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Welcome to the Silver Ribbon (Singapore) Portal
Stigma that surrounds mental illness often prevents people from seeking treatment and the consequences of untreated mental illness can be shattering, leading to unnecessary disability, homelessness, unemployment, incarceration and even suicide. Silver Ribbon (Singapore) believes that the earlier an illness is detected and treated, the better the treatment outcome.
Exactly what is stigma? Stigma means a mark or sign of shame, disgrace of disapproval, of being shunned or rejected by others. It emerges when people feel uneasy or embarrassed to talk about behaviour they perceive as different.
Discrimination and misconceptions remain among the most significant barriers to people with mental illness being able to actively participate in the community and gaining access to the services they need.
Also, it is not only people with mental illness who experience discriminations and stigma. Rejection of people with mental illness inevitably spills over to the caregivers and family members.
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Our Vision
Positive attitude towards mental health among the community.
Our Mission
To combat mental health stigma, encourage early treatment and facilitate integration of people with mental illness within the society through innovative means of promoting mental health literacy.
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Learn more about us...
- ROS No 2210/2005
- Charity Registration No 01968 (w.e.f. 14 June 2006)
- Affiliated Member Organisation of World Federation for Mental Health (w.e.f. 28 Feb 2007)
- NCSS Associate Membership (w.e.f. 1 March 2007)
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Announcement
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Dear all,
We have conducted a survey to measure the extent of mental health stigma at our event titled R U OK? on 7 June 2008.
Here is a report on Public Attitudes towards Mental Illness done by Ms Carol Phillips, with special thanks to a team of Psychology students from Centre for Applied Psychological Studies.
Click to view the report: PAS08report _2_.pdf
Meanwhile, we welcome all to join us at Silver Ribbon (Singapore) Group on Facebook. - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21192994776
Thanks!
Porsche
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Website News
Updated 1st July 2009
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Health Promotion Board - Silver Ribbon
Champion of Mental Health Awards
Acknowledging and recognising individuals and organisations for their
committed efforts to raise awareness of mental health in Singapore
Head Over to the page for more details!
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Upcoming Events
Updated 18th May 2009
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Support Mental Wellness
A Collaboration between Silver Ribbon (Singapore) and National Library Board |
| 1 July - 31 Aug 2009 |
| Mental Health Awareness Talk |
| 27 June 2009, 9am - 1pm |
| Don't Forget to Remember Me - A Play on Dementia |
Showing on: 29 May 09m 30 May 09, 7 Jun 09, 12 Jun 09, 13 Jun 09
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For more details, please head to our Events page
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