Rethinking risk: Mental health and resilience of migrant workers and migrant domestic workers in Singapore
Abstract
Over the past 5 years, there has been growing attention to the health and well-being of international migrant workers (MWs) in Singapore, particularly low- to semi-skilled MWs and migrant domestic workers (MDWs). To promote well-being, the government has introduced several initiatives, including mandatory rest days and improved living facilities.1,2 Non-profit groups, such as HealthServe, have also established peer support networks and a counselling hotline.3, 4
Fields of Study & Subjects
Migration
Health and Trauma
Identity
and Health
Migration and Labor Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 61–61
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN