Barriers such as wearing earphones and negative body-language might put people off. It's far easier to approach someone who looks like they want to talk to you. Having something in common with someone won't automatically make you best friends, but people tend to open up about things they're passionate about. Not only will you be helping someone else who might be in a similar situation to you but it usually feels easier to approach one person than a large group. It's always less awkward if you have someone to introduce you and something to talk about. Hanging out with friends of friends can be a great way to meet new people. Use Conversation Starters to Get ChattingĬheck out our conversation starters for going back to school. Have a look at some of our ideas to help you start building new friendships at school. Permission required for reproduction.Many of us struggle to talk to new people, but meeting new people doesn't have to be scary. This article was first published in The Straits Times. TOUCHline (Counselling): 180 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm)Ĭare Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 180 (Daily, 10am to 10pm) Tinkle Friend: 180 (Mon to Fri, 2.30pm to 5pm)/ Tinkle Friend website (Mon to Thu, 2.30pm to 7pm and Fri, 2.30pm to 5pm) Counselling Singapore Association for Mental Health: 180 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm) Samaritans of Singapore: 180 (24 hours) /1-767 (24 hours) Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours) National Care Hotline: 180 (8am - 12am) Mental well-beingįei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: eC2.sg website (Mon to Fri, 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 5pm) However, those aged below 18 will be given life imprisonment instead. Those found guilty of murder can receive the death penalty. Mr Sunil then said the teen's parents would also like to contact the psychiatrist conducting the evaluation of their son to inform him of further details with regards to their family history. She added that they may make arrangements at a later time when it was appropriate to do so. She said: "We understand the concerns of the parents but I think this is not the time yet for the parents to speak to him." Mr Sunil asked that the court grant them five minutes to speak with the teen so they could check on his well-being.īut the prosecution objected to this, telling the court that the teen faces a capital charge and investigations are still ongoing.ĭistrict Judge Brenda Tan denied the request from the defence. The teen's parents and family members were present in the court gallery. His previous lawyer Peter Fernando was discharged, and he is now being represented by lawyers Sunil Sudheesan and Diana Ngiam.
On Tuesday, the teen appeared on screen wearing a white T-shirt and light blue mask. He has been in remand at the CMC since he was charged. The court was then told that he had been assessed at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in 2019 after attempting suicide. The teen was charged on July 20 with committing the murder at a level-four toilet in the school between 11.16am and 11.44am the previous day. The court ordered that he be remanded for two more weeks at the Complex Medical Centre (CMC) at Changi Prison for psychiatric evaluation. The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age. SINGAPORE - The 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS), charged with the murder of a schoolmate, 13, appeared in court again via video link on Tuesday (Aug 10).
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