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Why do some people refuse to seek professional help when dealing with mental health challenges? A survey done by the National Council of Social Service (2017) has found that 7 out of 10 respondents acknowledge that those struggling with mental health situations face stigma and... Continue reading
From January to August 2020, Samaritans of Singapore, a nonprofit organisation that provides emotional support to individuals facing a crisis, had received 26,460 calls, which was significantly higher than the number of calls they received exactly a year before. This is mainly due to the... Continue reading
In 2019, the leading cause of death for youths in Singapore is suicide. In the 20 to 29 age group, suicide was one-third of all reported deaths, with 71 people taking their lives. According to statistics from the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), last year, the... Continue reading
Did you know that a study that was done in 2015 had shown that the average person treated with psychotherapy was better off than 80% of those who did not receive treatment? In 2016, another study suggested that outpatient psychotherapy has a large reduction of... Continue reading
Did you know that psychotherapy is much older than counselling? Psychotherapy can be traced back to the 1800s. Many people believe that modern-day psychotherapy was founded by a neurologist named Sigmund Freud. But the truth is, psychotherapy has had its roots way before Freud. Freud... Continue reading
What is Counselling? What is Psychotherapy?? What is Psychology??! What is Psychiatry???!! So many people have this question, and many have asked us these questions. In this article, we'll attempt to explain these terms, the associated professions and what they all are. Counselling, Psychotherapy and... Continue reading
Counselling in Singapore is relatively “new” as adoption of counselling within the community in Singapore has been slow. Counselling has otherwise been around for more than 20+ years. Table of Contents: Interest in Counselling in Singapore Why the resistance to Counselling? Psychological / Mental Health... Continue reading
The impact of divorce is a matter that should not be “parked at a side”. The impact of divorce causes children to grieve, experience pain and extreme fear. This leaves its marks when children grow up and become adults. The impact sometimes influences the child... Continue reading
An interesting news article appeared on the Chinese daily, Lianhe Wanbao, where a divorced Singapore couple went to court so a decision could be made on who their 13 year old son has Chinese New Year Eve Reunion dinner with. Joint Custody The couple got... Continue reading