Browsing: Mental Health

Noise pollution isn’t just annoying – it can mess with your brain, raise stress, and even harm your hearing. From traffic jams to home renos, loud sounds are everywhere. Ready to outsmart the noise and reclaim your peace of mind? Here’s how.

Music is more than entertainment; it’s a healer, a refuge, and a motivator. From Taylor Swift’s emotive lyrics to Coldplay’s anthems of hope, explore how sound soothes the soul, fosters connection, and boosts mental well-being through science and stories.

Are we doing enough for the mental health of Filipino youth? Despite growing awareness and initiatives, gaps in resources, stigma, and limited access persist. Dive into the factors affecting youth mental health and the ongoing fight to ensure better support and care.

Feeling stuck despite giving your best at work? Undiagnosed ADHD might be the hidden challenge. Learn how to identify signs like procrastination, time blindness, and executive dysfunction – and even turn your struggles into strengths at the workplace.

Dual task training combines physical exercise with mental tasks, enhancing brain health, coordination, and cognitive performance. Gyms like SPARKD in Singapore are leading the way, helping people of all ages stay fit and sharp through holistic training.

The Child and Adolescent Family Support Services (CAFSS) programme at NUH, supported by the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), provides subsidised psychosocial therapy for families managing chronic illnesses. For Mdm Adilah, this support was a lifeline in repairing strained family bonds following the diagnosis of their daughter Aafiyah.

As mental health issues surge in Malaysia, with depression and suicide rates climbing alarmingly, the nation faces urgent challenges in access to care and stigma. Could AI-powered solutions bridge the gap and offer hope for a more accessible mental health landscape?

Technology’s rise has transformed how we connect but also deepens feelings of loneliness and isolation. Finding balance and fostering meaningful offline connections are key to nurturing your emotional well-being.

Feeling like a fraud despite your achievements? You’re not alone with Imposter Syndrome. The self-doubt and fear can hinder growth and mental health – it’s time to tackle this syndrome head on.

Singapore’s BRAVE study, led by the Institute of Mental Health, invites up to 40,000 families to screen children aged 8–18 for ADHD, autism, and depression. Participants flagged at risk receive free diagnostic tests and guidance on follow-up care.