Collection of Data on Causal Links between Academic Stress and Suicide Attempts by Students

Assoc Prof Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry collects data on any causal links between academic stress and attempted suicide by (i) children in primary and secondary school and (ii) young people at university; and (b) whether the Ministry collects data on any causal links between academic stress and death from suicide for (i) children in primary and secondary school and (ii) young people at university.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: This question has been addressed by written answer to Question No 103 on 6 August 2024. [Please refer to "Data Collection on Causal Links between Academic Stress and Increased Mental Health Issues", Official Report, 6 August 2024, Vol 95, Issue 138, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]