Mental health task force in Singapore working with social media platforms to mitigate cyber bullying

The task force in Singapore will look at developing practical solutions to mitigate online risks. - AFP

SINGAPORE, March 19 (The Straits Times/ANN): With the youth spending much of their time on social media like Twitter and Instagram, and messaging platforms like WhatsApp, an inter-agency task force on mental health is working with technology platforms on ways to promote positive practices online.

Speaking at the launch of a citizens' panel on youth mental health on Saturday morning (March 19), Minister of State for Social and Family Development Sun Xueling said the Interagency Taskforce on Mental Health and Well-being will also look at developing practical solutions to mitigate online risks, such as cyber bullying.