Mental illness is now the biggest health crisis facing Singapore’s youth — and it’s happening largely out of sight.

A new study uncovers a stark truth: mental disorders are now the leading cause of disability and death among 10 to 14-year-olds in Singapore — more than in any other ASEAN country.

What’s fueling this silent epidemic? And how can Singapore confront a mental health crisis that too often stays hidden behind closed doors?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Marie Ng, Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and an Affiliate Associate Professor at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation to find out.

Mental illness is now the biggest health crisis facing Singapore&rsquo;s youth &mdash; and it&rsquo;s happening largely out of sight.
A new study uncovers a stark truth: mental disorders are now the leading cause of disability and death among 10 to 14-year-olds in Singapore &mdash; more than in any other ASEAN country.
What&rsquo;s fueling this silent epidemic? And how can Singapore confront a mental health crisis that too often stays hidden behind closed doors?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Marie Ng, Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and an Affiliate Associate Professor at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation to find out.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.