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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,
A Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Bill has just been drafted by Ministry of Health, Singapore.
We have specially enclosed here for your reading: Proposed Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Bill 2008
From now till 14 March 2008, MOH is seeking views and feedback from the public and stakeholders on this proposed bill.
The draft bill is available on MOH website (www.moh.gov.sg).
All feedback can be emailed to moh_info@moh.gov.sg
or mailed to
Ministry of Health
Customer Relations Branch
College of Medicine Building
16 College Road
Singapore 169854
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Website News
Updated 26th April 2008
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New! Photographs for Bright Home programme are up in the Events page!! Thanks to all who helpped out!
New! Photographs for Saving Grace performance are aslo up in the Events page!!
If you have any suggestions, feel free to email us at webmaster@silverribbonsingapore.com
Thank you. Enjoy your stay here =)
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Current Events
Updated 26th April 2008
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PUBLIC FORUM
Emerging Trends in Psychiatry and Successful Recovery
26 Apr 2008
2pm - 4pm
Punggol Room Basement 1 HDB Hub Convention Centre
Registration is required and refreshment will be provided.
Pls refer to the attached flyer.
ODE TO WELLNESS
Woodbridge Hospital Endowment Fundraising Concert
20 April 2008
8pm
Singapore Conference Hall
Charity concert with performances by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra in support of the Woodbridge Hospital Endowment Fund
Tickets at $138 / $88 / $58 /$38
Early Bird Promo for purchase/order by 31 March 2008 at $88 / $58 /$38 / $28
Check out the poster above for more information!
Community PsychoGeriatric Programme
Mar - Sept 08
1.30pm - 5.30pm
Changi General Hospital
Staff Lounge Theatrette, Level 2
Registration Fee - $5 per person per module
Pls refer to attached flyer.
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