IMH to be redeveloped and expanded, renamed
Singapore's Institute of Mental Health will be renamed the National Centre for Mental Health Singapore by 2027 and undergo a major expansion by 2040. The initiative aims to reduce stigma and improve access to psychiatric care for youth.
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Rebranding and expanding mental health infrastructure reflects a global shift toward prioritizing psychiatric care and community-based support systems.
The Institute of Mental Health will be renamed as the National Centre for Mental Health Singapore in 2027, and expanded by 2040.
Listen Summarise Singapore will rename IMH as the National Centre for Mental Health Singapore by 2027 and expand it at Buangkok by 2040 to lead research and specialist care. The Government will seek public views on parental consent rules for youth mental health care, so young people can get help without stigma or delay. Ong Ye Kung said mental health cases are rising, especially among young people, and fears about judgement, records and future opportunities still stop many from seeking support. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s sole psychiatric hospital, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), will be renamed the National Centre for Mental Health Singapore in 2027, reflecting a broader shift in how the country approaches psychiatric care.
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