Awareness about mental health has grown and more people recognise the importance of mental well-being. However, many who are aware still hesitate to seek help when they need it. MP Wan Rizal shared these observations in parliament on Friday (Mar 7), highlighting the need to do more and strengthen Singapore’s mental health ecosystem. He asked how the Ministry of Health (MOH) is ensuring that individuals receive help from qualified professionals and not unregulated providers, and called for formal regulations for psychologists as well as strict consumer protection measures for private counselling services. Turning to children’s mental health and well-being, he asked MOH to provide updates on efforts to strengthen early intervention for children’s mental health. He also wanted to know how Healthier SG initiatives are being extended to support early childhood mental wellness.