She lost one son to suicide. Now she fears for the other
A grieving mother shares her story following the suicide of her son, as data shows a 50% increase in suicide deaths among Singaporeans aged 30 to 39 in 2024. The article advocates for improved mental health support and reduced stigma in the workplace.
Why it matters
Rising suicide rates among working-age adults underscore a critical need for better mental health infrastructure and corporate support systems.
In 2024, suicide deaths among people aged 30 to 39 rose 50 per cent to 99, up from 66 the year before.
Listen Summarise A mother lost her 29-year-old son Erik to suicide despite his efforts to manage bipolar disorder and support his family. Suicide rates among people aged 30 to 39 rose by 50% in 2024, highlighting growing mental health challenges in this age group. The mother urges better job support and understanding for adults with mental illness to help them stay economically active and reduce stigma. AI generated
SINGAPORE – On the morning of Aug 20, 2023, Sarah (not her real name) cooked her eldest son Erik’s favourite minced beef dish.
The night before, the 29-year-old had told his mother he was hungry. He had barely been eating and lost about 10kg from not having an appetite. So she was glad when he asked for the dish.
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