Well-being circles hope to attract more Singaporeans act as “first responders” for mental health wellness in community settings like neighbourhoods and schools.Continue Reading
Ahead of World Mental Health day on Oct 10, CNA traces the journey of how Heru Setyawan and Lamini started volunteering and helping hundreds of people with mental health problems.Continue Reading
Restaurant chain Swensen’s makes it a point not to put up signs about its inclusive hiring policy to ensure all staff members are treated the same.Continue Reading
More caregivers are signing up for day care services, as self-financed centres step up to the challenge after government-run ones scaled down capacity earlier this year at the peak of the city’s fifth COVID-19 wave.Continue Reading
Observers believe that self-harm among the elderly is being under-reported. Ahead of Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CNA looks at recent developments.Continue Reading
The Japanese government estimated that there are more than one million hikikomori, or social recluses, in the country. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CNA looks in detail at how young people are becoming socially withdrawn.Continue Reading
As a law to curb vape sales is proposed, Talking Point talks to a major player in Malaysia’s globe-spanning vaping industry. And a public health expert says why we should be sceptical of the industry’s claims.Continue Reading
A new survey shows burnout – not COVID-19 restrictions – most affected mental health in Singapore during the pandemic. CNA looks into the issue ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10.Continue Reading
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CNA looks at how awareness of maternal depression and avenues to seek help are generally lacking in Thailand. And the pandemic has made the situation more challenging.Continue Reading
Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean added that Singapore has tried to do this consistently, regardless of issue.Continue Reading