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Calculated Shard: 89 (from laksa199)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa089.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons","crawl_time":1776413009,"first_indexed_time":1725164136,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"sg,org,childrensociety!www,\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons s443","src_root_hash":"272073200226108089","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons - Singapore Children Society","meta_descriptions":["There are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Sunbeam Newsletter\nThe issue of suicide among children is a deeply concerning and complex phenomenon. It can be more complicated in Asian societies, due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. While children are often perceived as being resilient and carefree, they too can experience significant mental health challenges that may lead to thoughts of suicide.\nAccording to a report by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)*, the number of suicide deaths in 2022 and 2023 were the highest at 32.4% and 29.2% respectively for those aged 10 to 29.\nThere are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms. There are also factors such as self-expectation, peer relationships and personal struggles. The fear of disappointing their families or falling behind academically also play a part in building up stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness among children.\nMental health issues and seeking help are often stigmatised in many Asian cultures. Often, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent children and their families from seeking timely and appropriate mental health support. Children may hesitate to express their feelings or seek help as they fear being misunderstood, judged and becoming a burden to others.\nIn support of vulnerable children and young persons (CYPs), our Student Service @ Children’s Society (SSC) team held a workshop on “Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons and how to support them”. The Centre oversees the operations of Tinkle Friend from Singapore Children’s Society.\nAhmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs\nThe workshop was a collaboration between the Community and Volunteer Relations team (CVR) and the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects programme (AAYS) to further upskill the volunteers from AAYS. The interactive workshop, which was attended by 45 volunteers, aimed to impart and deepen knowledge and skills to help support CYPs with suicide risks.\nMr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society\nThe workshop focused on the difference between self-harm and suicide risks.\nSelf-harm is a temporary escape from unimaginable distress.\nSuicide is a permanent escape from unimaginable distress with the intention to end one’s life.\nDuring the workshop, our staff engaged the volunteers in discussions on the myths and facts of suicide and also shared global and local statistics.\nThe concept of PyschAche was also shared with the volunteers to give them a perspective on what goes on in the mind of an individual with suicide thoughts, along with some of the common struggles that our children may experience.\nVolunteers listening attentively during the workshop\nThe volunteers learnt about how to be\nAlert\nto verbal and non-verbal warning signs.\nAssist\nthe CYPs in distress by responding to them with care, concern and empathy. Volunteers were also taught how to ask questions on suicide in a tactful and empathetic manner.\nSupport\nCYPs by educating and sharing with them that there are various support resources available in the community.\nHear what a few of our attendees had to say after the workshop:\n“Reasons for suicide can be complex, supporting at-risk individuals needs active listening and empathy.”\n“I appreciate the different ways to ask the children who have thoughts to end their life. Opening the topic is always hard and awkward at first. So, this tip is great!”\n“I feel better prepared about my role as an AAYS.”\n“I got a deeper understanding of children’s suicidal ideation and the methods to handle the issue.”\nThe volunteers ended their day feeling more confident on how they should approach and support any CYPs who may be experiencing distress.\nGroup photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers\nIf you know of any child who needs support, please let them know that help is always available at Tinkle Friend.\nCall us at 1800 2744 788 from Monday to Friday at 2.30pm to 5.00pm or chat with us at Tinklefriend.sg on Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.00pm.\nTo find out more about Tinkle Friend and our services, visit tinklefriend.sg.\nClick \nhere\n to read the story in Chinese.\n请点击此处阅读中文版本\nTo stay updated on the Society’s upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.\n*Sources\nSUICIDE NUMBERS DECLINE IN SINGAPORE, BUT VIGILANCE MUST CONTINUE – Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=806940609503380&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons#content)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SCS-Logo-Colour-5.png)](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/)\n\n- [Donor Login \/ Sign Up](https:\/\/portal.childrensociety.org.sg\/Authentication\/Login)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/contact)\n\n- [Donor Login \/ Sign Up](https:\/\/portal.childrensociety.org.sg\/Authentication\/Login)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/contact)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons)\n  - 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[Tips and Guides](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/resources\/tips-and-guides)\n- [News & Events](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons)\n  - [Media Coverage](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/news-events\/media-coverage)\n  - [Press Releases](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/news-events\/press-releases)\n  - [Events](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/events)\n\n[Donate](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/support-us\/donation\/)\n\n[Fundraise](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/g2c\/)\n\n[Volunteer](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/get-involved\/volunteer-with-us)\n\n## Sunbeam Newsletter\n# Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons\nThe issue of suicide among children is a deeply concerning and complex phenomenon. It can be more complicated in Asian societies, due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. While children are often perceived as being resilient and carefree, they too can experience significant mental health challenges that may lead to thoughts of suicide.\n\nAccording to a report by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)\\*, the number of suicide deaths in 2022 and 2023 were the highest at 32.4% and 29.2% respectively for those aged 10 to 29.\n\n![Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-01-768x432.png)\n\nThere are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms. There are also factors such as self-expectation, peer relationships and personal struggles. The fear of disappointing their families or falling behind academically also play a part in building up stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness among children.\n\nMental health issues and seeking help are often stigmatised in many Asian cultures. Often, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent children and their families from seeking timely and appropriate mental health support. Children may hesitate to express their feelings or seek help as they fear being misunderstood, judged and becoming a burden to others.\n\nIn support of vulnerable children and young persons (CYPs), our Student Service @ Children’s Society (SSC) team held a workshop on “Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons and how to support them”. The Centre oversees the operations of Tinkle Friend from Singapore Children’s Society.\n\n![Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/IMG_2665-scaled-rf66h3dilppt02qvyr16bain8a7zxdhe7tjo2zx3m0.jpeg)\n\nAhmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs\n\nThe workshop was a collaboration between the Community and Volunteer Relations team (CVR) and the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects programme (AAYS) to further upskill the volunteers from AAYS. The interactive workshop, which was attended by 45 volunteers, aimed to impart and deepen knowledge and skills to help support CYPs with suicide risks.\n\n![Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/IMG_2691-scaled-rf66hkam0qcyt22b7ycgk68xx7wlrxcka5aepz80i0.jpeg)\n\nMr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society\n\nThe workshop focused on the difference between self-harm and suicide risks.\n\n- Self-harm is a temporary escape from unimaginable distress.\n- Suicide is a permanent escape from unimaginable distress with the intention to end one’s life.\n\nDuring the workshop, our staff engaged the volunteers in discussions on the myths and facts of suicide and also shared global and local statistics.\n\n![myths and facts about suicide](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-02-Revised-768x722.png)\n\nThe concept of PyschAche was also shared with the volunteers to give them a perspective on what goes on in the mind of an individual with suicide thoughts, along with some of the common struggles that our children may experience.\n\n![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2678-1024x768.jpeg)\n\n![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2676-1024x768.jpeg)\n\nVolunteers listening attentively during the workshop\n\nThe volunteers learnt about how to be **Alert** to verbal and non-verbal warning signs.\n\n![verbal and non-verbal warning signs of suicide risks](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-03-768x815.png)\n\n**Assist** the CYPs in distress by responding to them with care, concern and empathy. Volunteers were also taught how to ask questions on suicide in a tactful and empathetic manner.\n\n**Support** CYPs by educating and sharing with them that there are various support resources available in the community.\n\nHear what a few of our attendees had to say after the workshop:\n\n“Reasons for suicide can be complex, supporting at-risk individuals needs active listening and empathy.”\n\n“I appreciate the different ways to ask the children who have thoughts to end their life. Opening the topic is always hard and awkward at first. So, this tip is great!”\n\n“I feel better prepared about my role as an AAYS.”\n\n“I got a deeper understanding of children’s suicidal ideation and the methods to handle the issue.”\n\nThe volunteers ended their day feeling more confident on how they should approach and support any CYPs who may be experiencing distress.\n\n![Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2695-768x531.jpg)\n\nGroup photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers\n\nIf you know of any child who needs support, please let them know that help is always available at Tinkle Friend.\n\nCall us at 1800 2744 788 from Monday to Friday at 2.30pm to 5.00pm or chat with us at Tinklefriend.sg on Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.00pm.\n\nTo find out more about Tinkle Friend and our services, visit tinklefriend.sg.\n\nClick [here](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons-cn) to read the story in Chinese.  \n[请点击此处阅读中文版本](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons-cn)\n\n*To stay updated on the Society’s upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.*\n\n\\*Sources\n\n[SUICIDE NUMBERS DECLINE IN SINGAPORE, BUT VIGILANCE MUST CONTINUE – Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)](https:\/\/www.sos.org.sg\/pressroom\/suicide-numbers-decline-in-singapore-but-vigilance-must-continue\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SCS-Logo-Colour-5.png)](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/)\n\n- [Society Overview](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/about\/society-overview\/)\n- [FAQs](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/support-us\/faqs)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/blog)\n\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/get-involved\/join-us)\n- [Code of Conduct](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/code-of-conduct\/)\n- [Data Protection Notice](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/data-protection-notice)\n\n### Join Our Mailing List\n## Mailing List\n\n#### Stay connected with us\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SingaporeChildrensSociety)     [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sgchildrensoc\/)     [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCv4BF9Ajp0dqCBOf_-tSt6g)     [Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/singapore-children%27s-society\/)\n\nCopyright © 2026 Singapore Children’s Society. All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Sunbeam Newsletter\n\nThe issue of suicide among children is a deeply concerning and complex phenomenon. It can be more complicated in Asian societies, due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. While children are often perceived as being resilient and carefree, they too can experience significant mental health challenges that may lead to thoughts of suicide.\n\nAccording to a report by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)\\*, the number of suicide deaths in 2022 and 2023 were the highest at 32.4% and 29.2% respectively for those aged 10 to 29.\n\n![Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-01-768x432.png)\n\nThere are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms. There are also factors such as self-expectation, peer relationships and personal struggles. The fear of disappointing their families or falling behind academically also play a part in building up stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness among children.\n\nMental health issues and seeking help are often stigmatised in many Asian cultures. Often, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent children and their families from seeking timely and appropriate mental health support. Children may hesitate to express their feelings or seek help as they fear being misunderstood, judged and becoming a burden to others.\n\nIn support of vulnerable children and young persons (CYPs), our Student Service @ Children’s Society (SSC) team held a workshop on “Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons and how to support them”. The Centre oversees the operations of Tinkle Friend from Singapore Children’s Society.\n\n![Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/IMG_2665-scaled-rf66h3dilppt02qvyr16bain8a7zxdhe7tjo2zx3m0.jpeg)\n\nAhmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs\n\nThe workshop was a collaboration between the Community and Volunteer Relations team (CVR) and the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects programme (AAYS) to further upskill the volunteers from AAYS. The interactive workshop, which was attended by 45 volunteers, aimed to impart and deepen knowledge and skills to help support CYPs with suicide risks.\n\n![Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/IMG_2691-scaled-rf66hkam0qcyt22b7ycgk68xx7wlrxcka5aepz80i0.jpeg)\n\nMr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society\n\nThe workshop focused on the difference between self-harm and suicide risks.\n\n- Self-harm is a temporary escape from unimaginable distress.\n- Suicide is a permanent escape from unimaginable distress with the intention to end one’s life.\n\nDuring the workshop, our staff engaged the volunteers in discussions on the myths and facts of suicide and also shared global and local statistics.\n\n![myths and facts about suicide](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-02-Revised-768x722.png)\n\nThe concept of PyschAche was also shared with the volunteers to give them a perspective on what goes on in the mind of an individual with suicide thoughts, along with some of the common struggles that our children may experience.\n\n![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2678-1024x768.jpeg)\n\n![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2676-1024x768.jpeg)\n\nVolunteers listening attentively during the workshop\n\nThe volunteers learnt about how to be **Alert** to verbal and non-verbal warning signs.\n\n![verbal and non-verbal warning signs of suicide risks](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-03-768x815.png)\n\n**Assist** the CYPs in distress by responding to them with care, concern and empathy. Volunteers were also taught how to ask questions on suicide in a tactful and empathetic manner.\n\n**Support** CYPs by educating and sharing with them that there are various support resources available in the community.\n\nHear what a few of our attendees had to say after the workshop:\n\n“Reasons for suicide can be complex, supporting at-risk individuals needs active listening and empathy.”\n\n“I appreciate the different ways to ask the children who have thoughts to end their life. Opening the topic is always hard and awkward at first. So, this tip is great!”\n\n“I feel better prepared about my role as an AAYS.”\n\n“I got a deeper understanding of children’s suicidal ideation and the methods to handle the issue.”\n\nThe volunteers ended their day feeling more confident on how they should approach and support any CYPs who may be experiencing distress.\n\n![Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2695-768x531.jpg)\n\nGroup photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers\n\nIf you know of any child who needs support, please let them know that help is always available at Tinkle Friend.\n\nCall us at 1800 2744 788 from Monday to Friday at 2.30pm to 5.00pm or chat with us at Tinklefriend.sg on Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.00pm.\n\nTo find out more about Tinkle Friend and our services, visit tinklefriend.sg.\n\nClick [here](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons-cn) to read the story in Chinese.  \n[请点击此处阅读中文版本](https:\/\/www.childrensociety.org.sg\/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons-cn)\n\n*To stay updated on the Society’s upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.*\n\n\\*Sources\n\n[SUICIDE NUMBERS DECLINE IN SINGAPORE, BUT VIGILANCE MUST CONTINUE – Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)](https:\/\/www.sos.org.sg\/pressroom\/suicide-numbers-decline-in-singapore-but-vigilance-must-continue\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Sunbeam Newsletter The issue of suicide among children is a deeply concerning and complex phenomenon. It can be more complicated in Asian societies, due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. While children are often perceived as being resilient and carefree, they too can experience significant mental health challenges that may lead to thoughts of suicide. According to a report by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), the number of suicide deaths in 2022 and 2023 were the highest at 32.4% and 29.2% respectively for those aged 10 to 29. There are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms. There are also factors such as self-expectation, peer relationships and personal struggles. The fear of disappointing their families or falling behind academically also play a part in building up stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness among children. Mental health issues and seeking help are often stigmatised in many Asian cultures. Often, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent children and their families from seeking timely and appropriate mental health support. Children may hesitate to express their feelings or seek help as they fear being misunderstood, judged and becoming a burden to others. In support of vulnerable children and young persons (CYPs), our Student Service @ Children’s Society (SSC) team held a workshop on “Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons and how to support them”. The Centre oversees the operations of Tinkle Friend from Singapore Children’s Society. Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs The workshop was a collaboration between the Community and Volunteer Relations team (CVR) and the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects programme (AAYS) to further upskill the volunteers from AAYS. The interactive workshop, which was attended by 45 volunteers, aimed to impart and deepen knowledge and skills to help support CYPs with suicide risks. Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society The workshop focused on the difference between self-harm and suicide risks. Self-harm is a temporary escape from unimaginable distress. Suicide is a permanent escape from unimaginable distress with the intention to end one’s life. During the workshop, our staff engaged the volunteers in discussions on the myths and facts of suicide and also shared global and local statistics. The concept of PyschAche was also shared with the volunteers to give them a perspective on what goes on in the mind of an individual with suicide thoughts, along with some of the common struggles that our children may experience. Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop The volunteers learnt about how to be Alert to verbal and non-verbal warning signs. Assist the CYPs in distress by responding to them with care, concern and empathy. Volunteers were also taught how to ask questions on suicide in a tactful and empathetic manner. Support CYPs by educating and sharing with them that there are various support resources available in the community. Hear what a few of our attendees had to say after the workshop: “Reasons for suicide can be complex, supporting at-risk individuals needs active listening and empathy.” “I appreciate the different ways to ask the children who have thoughts to end their life. Opening the topic is always hard and awkward at first. So, this tip is great!” “I feel better prepared about my role as an AAYS.” “I got a deeper understanding of children’s suicidal ideation and the methods to handle the issue.” The volunteers ended their day feeling more confident on how they should approach and support any CYPs who may be experiencing distress. Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers If you know of any child who needs support, please let them know that help is always available at Tinkle Friend. Call us at 1800 2744 788 from Monday to Friday at 2.30pm to 5.00pm or chat with us at Tinklefriend.sg on Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. To find out more about Tinkle Friend and our services, visit tinklefriend.sg. Click here to read the story in Chinese. 请点击此处阅读中文版本 To stay updated on the Society’s upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page. Sources SUICIDE NUMBERS DECLINE IN SINGAPORE, BUT VIGILANCE MUST CONTINUE – Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
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It can be more complicated in Asian societies, due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. While children are often perceived as being resilient and carefree, they too can experience significant mental health challenges that may lead to thoughts of suicide. According to a report by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)\, the number of suicide deaths in 2022 and 2023 were the highest at 32.4% and 29.2% respectively for those aged 10 to 29. ![Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-01-768x432.png) There are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms. There are also factors such as self-expectation, peer relationships and personal struggles. The fear of disappointing their families or falling behind academically also play a part in building up stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness among children. Mental health issues and seeking help are often stigmatised in many Asian cultures. Often, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent children and their families from seeking timely and appropriate mental health support. Children may hesitate to express their feelings or seek help as they fear being misunderstood, judged and becoming a burden to others. In support of vulnerable children and young persons (CYPs), our Student Service @ Children’s Society (SSC) team held a workshop on “Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons and how to support them”. The Centre oversees the operations of Tinkle Friend from Singapore Children’s Society. ![Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IMG_2665-scaled-rf66h3dilppt02qvyr16bain8a7zxdhe7tjo2zx3m0.jpeg) Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs The workshop was a collaboration between the Community and Volunteer Relations team (CVR) and the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects programme (AAYS) to further upskill the volunteers from AAYS. The interactive workshop, which was attended by 45 volunteers, aimed to impart and deepen knowledge and skills to help support CYPs with suicide risks. ![Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IMG_2691-scaled-rf66hkam0qcyt22b7ycgk68xx7wlrxcka5aepz80i0.jpeg) Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society The workshop focused on the difference between self-harm and suicide risks. - Self-harm is a temporary escape from unimaginable distress. - Suicide is a permanent escape from unimaginable distress with the intention to end one’s life. During the workshop, our staff engaged the volunteers in discussions on the myths and facts of suicide and also shared global and local statistics. ![myths and facts about suicide](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-02-Revised-768x722.png) The concept of PyschAche was also shared with the volunteers to give them a perspective on what goes on in the mind of an individual with suicide thoughts, along with some of the common struggles that our children may experience. ![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2678-1024x768.jpeg) ![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2676-1024x768.jpeg) Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop The volunteers learnt about how to be Alert* to verbal and non-verbal warning signs. ![verbal and non-verbal warning signs of suicide risks](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-03-768x815.png) Assist the CYPs in distress by responding to them with care, concern and empathy. Volunteers were also taught how to ask questions on suicide in a tactful and empathetic manner. Support CYPs by educating and sharing with them that there are various support resources available in the community. Hear what a few of our attendees had to say after the workshop: “Reasons for suicide can be complex, supporting at-risk individuals needs active listening and empathy.” “I appreciate the different ways to ask the children who have thoughts to end their life. Opening the topic is always hard and awkward at first. So, this tip is great!” “I feel better prepared about my role as an AAYS.” “I got a deeper understanding of children’s suicidal ideation and the methods to handle the issue.” The volunteers ended their day feeling more confident on how they should approach and support any CYPs who may be experiencing distress. ![Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2695-768x531.jpg) Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers If you know of any child who needs support, please let them know that help is always available at Tinkle Friend. Call us at 1800 2744 788 from Monday to Friday at 2.30pm to 5.00pm or chat with us at Tinklefriend.sg on Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. To find out more about Tinkle Friend and our services, visit tinklefriend.sg. 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Readable Markdown	Sunbeam Newsletter The issue of suicide among children is a deeply concerning and complex phenomenon. It can be more complicated in Asian societies, due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. While children are often perceived as being resilient and carefree, they too can experience significant mental health challenges that may lead to thoughts of suicide. According to a report by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)\, the number of suicide deaths in 2022 and 2023 were the highest at 32.4% and 29.2% respectively for those aged 10 to 29. ![Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-01-768x432.png) There are many factors that push a child or youth to the brink of no return. Children may face immense pressure to excel in school, caused by parental expectations and societal norms. There are also factors such as self-expectation, peer relationships and personal struggles. The fear of disappointing their families or falling behind academically also play a part in building up stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness among children. Mental health issues and seeking help are often stigmatised in many Asian cultures. Often, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent children and their families from seeking timely and appropriate mental health support. Children may hesitate to express their feelings or seek help as they fear being misunderstood, judged and becoming a burden to others. In support of vulnerable children and young persons (CYPs), our Student Service @ Children’s Society (SSC) team held a workshop on “Understanding suicide risks in our children and young persons and how to support them”. The Centre oversees the operations of Tinkle Friend from Singapore Children’s Society. ![Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IMG_2665-scaled-rf66h3dilppt02qvyr16bain8a7zxdhe7tjo2zx3m0.jpeg) Ahmad Taufiq from the Tinkle Friend team giving a presentation to the volunteers about understanding suicide risks in our CYPs The workshop was a collaboration between the Community and Volunteer Relations team (CVR) and the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects programme (AAYS) to further upskill the volunteers from AAYS. The interactive workshop, which was attended by 45 volunteers, aimed to impart and deepen knowledge and skills to help support CYPs with suicide risks. ![Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IMG_2691-scaled-rf66hkam0qcyt22b7ycgk68xx7wlrxcka5aepz80i0.jpeg) Mr Loh Aik Khoon from the CVR team speaking about the potential volunteer opportunities with Children’s Society The workshop focused on the difference between self-harm and suicide risks. - Self-harm is a temporary escape from unimaginable distress. - Suicide is a permanent escape from unimaginable distress with the intention to end one’s life. During the workshop, our staff engaged the volunteers in discussions on the myths and facts of suicide and also shared global and local statistics. ![myths and facts about suicide](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-02-Revised-768x722.png) The concept of PyschAche was also shared with the volunteers to give them a perspective on what goes on in the mind of an individual with suicide thoughts, along with some of the common struggles that our children may experience. ![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2678-1024x768.jpeg) ![Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2676-1024x768.jpeg) Volunteers listening attentively during the workshop The volunteers learnt about how to be Alert* to verbal and non-verbal warning signs. ![verbal and non-verbal warning signs of suicide risks](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAYS-CVR-TF-Training-Workshop-Visual-03-768x815.png) Assist the CYPs in distress by responding to them with care, concern and empathy. Volunteers were also taught how to ask questions on suicide in a tactful and empathetic manner. Support CYPs by educating and sharing with them that there are various support resources available in the community. Hear what a few of our attendees had to say after the workshop: “Reasons for suicide can be complex, supporting at-risk individuals needs active listening and empathy.” “I appreciate the different ways to ask the children who have thoughts to end their life. Opening the topic is always hard and awkward at first. So, this tip is great!” “I feel better prepared about my role as an AAYS.” “I got a deeper understanding of children’s suicidal ideation and the methods to handle the issue.” The volunteers ended their day feeling more confident on how they should approach and support any CYPs who may be experiencing distress. ![Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2695-768x531.jpg) Group photo of the staff at Children’s Society and the AAYS volunteers If you know of any child who needs support, please let them know that help is always available at Tinkle Friend. Call us at 1800 2744 788 from Monday to Friday at 2.30pm to 5.00pm or chat with us at Tinklefriend.sg on Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. To find out more about Tinkle Friend and our services, visit tinklefriend.sg. Click [here](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons-cn) to read the story in Chinese. [请点击此处阅读中文版本](https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/understanding-suicide-risks-in-our-children-and-young-persons-cn) To stay updated on the Society’s upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page. \*Sources [SUICIDE NUMBERS DECLINE IN SINGAPORE, BUT VIGILANCE MUST CONTINUE – Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)](https://www.sos.org.sg/pressroom/suicide-numbers-decline-in-singapore-but-vigilance-must-continue/)
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