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Mental health in the News
Mental health in Articles
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| Acceptance by Family Members |
| 25/06/2009 -- Shin Min Daily |
To some mental illness patients, family acceptance is hard to come by...
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| Singaporean refused to marry someone with mental illness |
| 23/06/2009 -- Shin Min Daily |
89% of people unwilling to marry a person with mental illness but willing to be friends and colleagues...
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| Helping the mentally ill find jobs in tough times |
| 09/01/2009 -- Straits Times |
| Even in good times, job opportunities do not come easily for those suffering from mental illness...
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| Lighting a Way out of Mental Illness |
| 14/10/2008 -- Straits Times |
| MOH study shows main causes of sickness are diseases that can be prevented early on
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| The state of support for mental health patients can be much improved |
| 06/10/2008 -- LianHe ZaoBao |
Article talking about the current state of mental health support and awareness in Singapore.
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| How the Rat Race plays on the Mind |
| 06/10/2008 -- TODAY |
| Life in the fast lane has its dangers
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| A Man Is Shouting My Name |
| 23/03/2008 -- New Paper |
| Just 15, she's stressed over school and hears voices...
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| More Stressed-Out Youngsters Seek Help |
| 23/03/2008 -- New Paper |
| More children and teenagers are under stress and seeking professional help for psychological considions...
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| Getting Youths Savvy about Mental Health |
| 30/01/2008 -- Straits Times, Mind Your Body |
| Getting youths to be more aware of mental health issues
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| Singaporeans live longer but suffer from 8 years of poor health |
| 03/12/2007 -- Sunday Times |
| MOH study shows main causes of sickness are diseases that can be prevented early on
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| People with mental illness can become a Picasso or a Shakespeare |
| 30/10/2007 -- WoBao Online |
Silver Ribbon Singapore and Raffles Design Institute jointly organised the "Stamp out Stigma Graphic Art Competition".
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| 'Five-in-one' step to wellness |
| 29/10/2007 -- Today |
| An introductory article about the services provided by Tze Hng Wellness Studio
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| Singaporeans fear mental patients, study finds |
| 29/10/2007 -- The Straits Times |
| More than one in three people here believes that the mentally ill are dangerous, and half the population thinks that the public should be protected from them. But the truth is most mentally ill people are not violent.
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| New mental health centre to help residents |
| 29/10/2007 -- The Straits Times |
| An article about the setting up and opening of Tze Hng Wellness Studio
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| Mental wellness studio opens in heartlands, helps people with mental illness to integrate with society |
| 29/10/2007 -- LianHe ZaoBao |
An introductory article about the services provided by Tze Hng Wellness Studio, Silver Ribbon Singapore with interviews of Mr Harris Ng and Dr Chelvi Rajakan
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| Tze Hng Wellness Studio |
| 28/10/2007 -- LianHe WanBao |
An introductory article about the services provided by Tze Hng Wellness Studio
Article is in Chinese |
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| Early treatment crucial in mental illness |
| 30/07/2007 -- Today Newspaper |
| "Many people delay seeking treatment for their conditions because of stigma and ignorance," said Ms Porsche Poh, founder of Silver Ribbon, a movement for mentally ill patients. |
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| Mavis Hee returns to the stage |
| 14/02/2007 -- ShinMin Daily |
Local singer returns to the stage for charity performance.
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| Colored Ribbons decoded |
| 05/02/2006 -- LianHe ZaoBao |
Silver Ribbon - Support people with mental illness and educates the public on mental health knowledge
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| Mental-health aid in the heartlands |
| 04/03/2006 -- Today Newspaper |
| The Silver Ribbon(Singapore) is joining hands with the North West Community Development Coundcil(CDC) to conduct a workshop today for 40 of its community volunteers. |
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| First Aid for the Mind |
| Mar-Apr 2006 -- SALT |
| When it comes to mental health, early intervention is crucial. That's what recently launched nonprofit Silver Ribbon Singapore seeks to provide. |
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| 06/02/2006 -- Lianhe Zaobao |
The Silver Ribbon(Singapore) and Institute of Mental Health collaborates to launch Fund-2-Work Scheme
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| 05/02/2006 -- Today Newspaper |
| Mental patients who find it hard to persuade employers to hire them will soon get help |
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| Show and tell |
| 17/01/2006 -- Today Newspaper |
| Manic-depressive painter Mark overcomes stigma and prejudice by proving himself through his achievements |
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| Fund-2-Work Scheme: Boosts Patients' Employability |
| Jan-Feb 2006 -- IMH Link |
| From February, persons who have recovered or are recovering from a mental illness will get added support when they seek employment. |
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| Got a Social idea? Grant can help realise it |
| 16/10/2005 -- The Straits Times |
| Groups helping mentally ill, single mums are among the beneficiaries |
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| Once a stranger to his family, this man now spreads 'hope' |
| 11/10/2005 -- Today Newspaper |
| Home tutor chronicles his story in his book Recovered Grace: Schizophrenia |
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| Getting rid of that 'crazy' label |
| 23/09/2005 -- Today Newspaper |
| Founders of Silver Ribbon campaign to dispell myths about mental illness |
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Worth Reading
| Mentally Prepared |
| Jan - Mar Issue -- Singapore International Foundation Magazine |
| Discussing about how the changes to the Mental Capacity Bill will ensure the protection of the mentally incapicitated and prepare for any dark days ahead.
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| World Mental Health Day |
| Ezine, Newsletter of Singapore Psychological Society, Issue 6 |
| Article about World Mental Health Day 2008 and SRS's role as main organiser
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| Mental Illness FAQ |
by Associate Professor Chong Siow Ann, Director, Early Psychosis Intervention Programme
- Why is mental health important?
- Do children get mental illness?
- Can mental illness be treated?
- Is mental illness contagious?
- Are people with mental illness dangerous?
- What are the consequences of delayed treatment?
- What are the common types of mental illness in Singapore?
- What can one do if their loved ones reject treatment?
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| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Mental Illness (1) |
| by Professor Zhao HeQing, Acupuncture and Tuina Physician, Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution |
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| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Mental Illness (2) |
| by Physician Tang Yue, TCM Physician, Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution |
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| Beat the Stigma and Discrimination |
| by Prof Patrick W. Corrigan, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare and The Chicago Consortium for Stigma Research, United States |
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| Beat the Stigma: Come out of the Closet |
| by Prof Patrick W. Corrigan, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare and The Chicago Consortium for Stigma Research, United States |
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| Can Movies Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness? |
| by Prof Patrick W. Corrigan, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare and The Chicago Consortium for Stigma Research, United States |
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| Combating Stigma Against People with Mental Illness |
| by Professor Graham Thornicroft and Ms Aliya Kassam, King’s College, London |
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| Mental Health Issues for the Japanese Community |
| by Mr Wada Koichi, Staff Writer, Science News Department, The Asahi Shimbun, Japan |
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