Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on 10-Year Trend Analysis of Mental Health Condition Diagnosis Detection Among Servicemen

Ms He Ting Ru asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence (a) what percentage of National Servicemen currently diagnosed with mental health conditions received their first diagnosis (i) before enlistment and (ii) during their National Service; and (b) how do these percentages compare to those from 10 years ago.

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Chan Chun Sing:

Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Choo had provided the latest figures on the proportion of full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) who sought help for mental health related issues, in his response to a parliamentary question from Ms Goh Sze Kee on 4 Nov 2025.

While the figures vary year to year, there has been a general upward trend of NSFs seeking mental health support over time. This is consistent with our national youth mental health trend.