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Many still steer clear of people with mental illness: Poll, Singapore News Even as more people are seeking outpatient treatment at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), more than five in 10 respondents in a recent survey indicated they are unwilling to live with, live nearby or work with a person with a mental health condition. The survey, which is the first of its kind by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), found that most people agree that more needs to be done to reduce societal stigma, yet they are also reluctant to accept them on an individual level. In the survey of 1,796 people conducted last year, six in 10 people said they believe that mental health conditions are caused by a lack of self-discipline and willpower, while half believe that persons with mental health conditions should not be given any responsibility. But seven in 10 respondents acknowledged that persons with mental health conditions experience stigma and discrimination in their daily lives, and eight in 10 said they believe the best therapy is for them to be included in society.

Child Guidance Clinic IMH runs two Child Guidance Clinics located at Buangkok Green Medical Park and Health Promotion Board at Outram Road. Young patients (18 years old and below) who are facing emotional or behavioural problems may seek consultation at either location. The CGCs provide the following specialty clinics: Neurobehavioural Clinic (NBC) - Autism Services are provided for children and adolescents (between 6-18 years old) with autism. Cases may be referred to us from other hospitals, polyclinics, general practitioners, or schools or they may be self-referred. Neurobehavioural Clinic (NBC) - ADHD Services offers specialised multi-disciplinary assessment and therapy for children and youth with ADHD and mental health co-morbidities.

OCD/Depression/Other mental illness - National Healthcare Group Polyclinics A clinical psychologist works closely with doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals to enable patients to manage and improve their mental and physical health. A clinical psychologist is qualified to provide assessment, counselling and psychotherapy for patients with stress-related problems, common mental health problems, with or without physical health conditions. A clinical psychologist also helps patients with an understanding of the factors that contribute to their problems and that maintain them.

CHAT - Community Health Assessment Team I am suicidal and I cannot keep myself safe. Can I come to CHAT?It takes courage to admit you are struggling. Understanding Your Mental Health "There is no health without mental health" Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. The World Health Organisation constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Good mental health isn't just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free of depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues. Rather than the absence of mental illness, mental and emotional health refers to the presence of positive characteristics.

KKH Psychological Medicine Mental and emotional health is as important as physical health and should not be neglected nor ignored. Some women may experience depression during pregnancy or following childbirth, while another may have emotional symptoms related to menopause, such as depression, anxiety and insomnia. Like adults, children and adolescents can have mental health disorders that interfere with the way they think, feel, and act. At KKH, Psychological Medicine (formerly Mental Wellness Service) provides a holistic and comprehensive range of services to meet the emotional needs of children, adolescents and women.

Depression - Mood Disorders Clinic The Mood Disorders Clinic is run by a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists and allied health specialists (such as a psychologist, pharmacist and case manager). This service is offered to patients aged 18 years and above, and cases are seen based on referrals from IMH psychiatrists. The team manages complex and/or treatment-resistant cases of affective disorders, such as major depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. WE CARE Community Services : Alcohol Addiction Do you continue to drink when it causes you problems? What you should be aware of when you drink Alcohol is often used as a social lubricant in social settings. More kids in Singapore seeking help for mental health issues SINGAPORE: Depression, relationship issues, bullying, family problems – kids as young as five years old are seeking help for these problems. Suicide prevention centre SOS told Channel NewsAsia last week that it received about 1,900 calls from those aged five to 19 last year – an increase of 70 per cent compared to 2012. Another helpline Tinkle Friend, which caters to primary school students, saw a 50 per cent increase in the number of calls and messages on its online chat service from 2012 to 2016. Some of the questions stemmed from boredom and loneliness - “What can I do when I’m bored?”

Tan Tock Seng Hospital: Psychological Services The Department of Psychological Services helps patients with psychological health problems, problem behaviours and difficulty coping with life stressors. We also conduct neuropsychological assessments for a range of neurological conditions. Both inpatient as well as outpatient services are available. We cover: Assessment Services Intellectual (IQ) Memory Neuropsychological functions Personality Decision-making/ competency to make decisions Assessment for medical legal purpose Mood Therapy Services Counselling Management of psychological disorders Stress management Anger management Couples therapy/ Marital therapy Social skills training Assertiveness training Relaxation therapy Memory retraining/ Cognitive retraining TODAY Online - Peer support programme initiated for mental health patients People who have recovered from mental health issues will soon be roped in to share their personal experiences and offer advice to patients as part of a new national framework, Social and Family Development Minister Tan Chuan-Jin announced yesterday. In a bid to break the stigma associated with mental illnesses and strengthen the support for such patients, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) are co-developing this initiative, where a pool of former patients may be “peer specialists” to those who need a listening ear. These specialists will be hired on a full-time basis to work in IMH, NCSS or the VWOs. This initiative also expands on the existing Peers 4Rs Programme under the IMH’s Early Psychosis Intervention Programme, where recovered patients volunteer part-time to be “buddies” to their peers. Source: TODAY Online

Mental health cases treated at polyclinics, Health News Housewife Ng Guat Hua, 64, who suffers from anxiety, had previously sought help at a hospital whenever she had an anxiety attack. But now, she goes to a polyclinic near her home for help. Meanwhile, Mr Steven Tan (not his real name), 63, seeks treatment for depression at Queenstown Polyclinic. Though the service at the polyclinic is run by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), he said it felt more reassuring to go to a neighbourhood clinic rather than a hospital. In recent years, it has become easier for people with mental conditions, whatever their age, to seek help at a polyclinic nearby. Parliament: New measures to boost mental health in the community, Politics News SINGAPORE - Frontline staff from government agencies, including the police, will be trained to spot and respond to mental health cases in the community. Social service and community agencies will also receive basic training to identify and respond to people with mental health issues, and refer them to the Agency for Integrated Care for help. These are among the objectives to boost community mental health care that wereannounced in Parliament on Thursday (March 9) by Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor.

Who's CHAT Our full name is "Community Health Assessment Team", and we've been helping and supporting young people with mental health concerns since 2009. CHAT is a national outreach and mental health check programme under the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). You can think of us as Singapore's "AAA" battery for youth mental health. Essentially, we are a group of healthcare professionals dedicated to promote: