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New blog-salt and light for youth!

 Hello!

It has been a long time since I last posted on this blog. Apologies to those who I have not replied to; I will endeavour to respond.

I am writing this post because I have started a new blog, titled Salt and Light for Youth. This is a blog which I have started as part of volunteer work in SHINE's Nothing is Impossible 2021 campaign. Every week, I will be posting up an article covering different aspects of teenager's mental health. 

Why is this important? Because according to the WHO, half of all mental health conditions start by 14 years of age but most are undetected and untreated. In Singapore alone, 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with mental health problems, prevalence being in groups aged 18-34. 

To ensure that today's young adults can grow up to become stable, happy, independent adults, it is important that we care for them. As such, in conjunction with SHINE's campaign, for every blog post which I put up, its is sincerely hoped by both SHINE and me that you could contribute. Whether it is via donations, to support SHINE's mission to enable young children to grow with competence, confidence and character, or whether it is with your valuable advice to today's youth or with other parents on my blog.

If you are interested in finding out more about my blog, here is the link: 

https://saltandlightforyouth.blogspot.com

For donations: https://www.nothingisimpossible.sg/donate!Q00033FV

To find out more about SHINE and how to help:

https://nothingisimpossible.sg 

Btw I have just posted up my first article!

Thank you for your help.

Elijah Wee :)


Comic Strip Depression Anxiety | Prevention

From: https://www.prevention.com/life/a20490297/comic-strip-depression-anxiety/





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