It’s been a long, exhausting day at work. Your client kept calling you, your boss kept demanding your report, and you also had a few meetings online and offline. All this happened in just one day. We hear you. All you want to do right now is go back home and sit down on your cosy couch. The good news is that there are many other activities that you can do to eliminate your stress right away.

Have we truly broken down the stigma around mental health in Asia, or are there still barriers beneath the surface? Using case studies from Singapore, let's dive into the progress that has been made, the challenges that remain, and what’s next for mental health in the region.

Transitioning into a new job and a new season of life, perhaps in a new city or country can bring a lot of excitement. However, it can also come with its share of challenges. Sometimes, in our enthusiasm to excel in our careers, we may end up pushing ourselves too hard that we take on more stress than is acceptable. This can lead to burnout if we don’t manage workplace stress properly.

Leaders in an organisation play a critical role in enabling psychological safety in the workplace as they are seen as role models and have the authority to establish norms and expectations in the organisation. If you are a leader or manager, here are 6 actionable ways of how you can create psychological safety at work and lead to a better performing team.

This guide is your compass, offering essential lessons for first-time managers to navigate this new journey with confidence. Learn to handle responsibilities, manage stress, build a support system, communicate effectively, prioritise tasks, practice self-care, embrace learning, seek feedback, and maintain a positive outlook. By implementing these strategies, you can increase your chances of success as a first-time manager.

In our recent talk, “The Business Case for Mental Health in 2024”, panellists Dr. Candice Schaefer and Sabrina Ooi shared key insights on how mental health and well-being play a crucial role in an organisation’s business strategy through talent attraction, retention, engagement, and organisational & individual resilience.