Over 630 GPs in Singapore now part of scheme that empowers them to treat mental health
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SINGAPORE - Mental health support in primary care has expanded here, with the number of general practitioners (GPs) who can access lower-cost psychiatric medications and support networks for managing complex mental health conditions rising to over 630 at theOver 630 GPs in Singapore now part of scheme that empowers them to treat mental health
SINGAPORE - Mental health support in primary care has expanded here, with the number of general practitioners (GPs) who can access lower-cost psychiatric medications and support networks for managing complex mental health conditions rising to over 630 at the end of 2025.This is up from more than 520 the year before, according to data from the Ministry of Health (MOH).These doctors are part of the Mental Health General Practitioner Partnership (MHGPP) programme, which was launched in 2012 to enable GPs to identify, diagnose and manage patients with more complex mental health conditions.At the same time, 23 out of 28 polyclinics now offer mental health services. MOH expects all polyclinics to offer such services over the next three years, a spokesperson said. It plans to expand the network of polyclinics to 32 by 2030.This growth is part of the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy to make care more accessible in the community. Read more
