TOUCH Community Services
DigitalMINDSET Intervention Programme
A 6–9 month counselling and therapeutic programme by TOUCH Community Services helping youths 12–21 manage excessive device use and improve emotional regulation, with individual, family, and group-based interventions.
Overview
DigitalMINDSET is a 6-to-9-month counselling intervention programme developed by TOUCH Community Services to help youths aged 12 to 21 manage excessive digital device use and improve emotional regulation.
Key features:
- Individual and family counselling sessions focused on balancing device use with real-life responsibilities (e.g., school, work) and improving family interactions
- Group-based components including experiential learning, group counselling, and excursions to reinforce goals and learning points
- Skills-building in emotional regulation, stress-coping, distress tolerance, consequential thinking, and problem awareness
- Family-focused work to address interaction patterns that may contribute to overuse and poor emotional regulation
- Access to a helpline staffed by trained professionals for support and enquiries
Intended outcomes:
- Reduce excessive device preoccupation (e.g., gaming, social media, streaming, VR) and its impact on daily functioning
- Equip youths and caregivers with practical strategies to achieve a healthier digital-life balance
- Motivate youths toward holistic wellbeing across different areas of life
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Youths aged 12 to 21 exhibiting: (1) both excessive device use and emotional regulation issues; (2) escapist behaviour; (3) risk of turning to device use due to poor self-management (e.g., emotional regulation issues); (4) unusually high device use preoccupation/investment that affects daily functioning (e.g., gaming, videos), possibly with irritability/restlessness when not using; and/or (5) poor management of emotional issues (e.g., anger, depressive symptoms) due to lack of screen time.
How to apply
Enquire and request support by contacting TOUCH Community Services: call 1800 377 2252 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm, excluding public holidays) or email mentalhealth@touch.org.sg. A staff member will guide next steps and enrolment.
Agency details
Service area
Singapore
Important Information
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