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Hooked to your screen? Internet addiction can affect your mental health, relationships, and sleep. But – hear us out – science suggests exercise may be the key to breaking free.

Can probiotics for anxiety be the next breakthrough? New research from Duke-NUS and NNI suggests gut microbes play a key role in mental health, regulating stress and supporting mental 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.

Brain Bank Singapore, Southeast Asia’s first brain bank, has gained 380 pledges to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health disorders. This vital work focuses on understanding neurological conditions within Asian populations.

Discover how cancer survivors like Sabrina navigate mental health challenges, with insights and resources from 365 Cancer Prevention Society.

Recent data from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) WiSE study indicated that dementia rates among Singapore’s elderly have decreased to 8.8% from 10% in 2013, largely due to better education and stroke prevention. Professor Chong Siow Ann notes that government initiatives have played a key role in this positive trend. Nevertheless, as Singapore ages, creating a dementia-friendly society is crucial for ongoing support in dementia care.

Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers monkeypox in Indonesia, mental health in Malaysia and air pollution in Thailand.