Coupled with the funding for therapy and sometimes medication, the accumulated cost for mental healthcare could be costly and hard to bear for some. So how can we save on long-term mental healthcare costs?

As human beings, it is inevitable to feel a sense of inadequacy. When we are going through difficult times, we may notice we tend to be more critical of ourselves versus how we would treat other people in similar situations.

In this article, Karen shares with us her discovery with mindful self-compassion and how it provided her emotional strength to deal with a toxic work environment that was putting her down.

We are all constantly drawn towards empathising with others’ experiences. From friends and family, clients at work, to strangers on the news, it seems like every situation is ours to imagine and everyone is someone to care about. What happens when we hit a limit?

Ever since the Covid-19 outbreak, many graduates have been facing difficulties in finding employment. The pressure is intensified as there’s no immediate end in sight. During the job search, you'll be met with rejection but don’t let it determine your self worth

Through the miscarriage of her triplets, friends and families started sharing snippets of similar stories. It was only then Natalie realised how little prenatal loss is talked about in Singapore. Feeling like there’s little support for her during this journey, she realised how mothers can be left feeling alone and isolated. Natalie hopes that by sharing her grief, she can let others know that they are not alone.

In episode 7 of Calm Conversations, Alyssa speaks with Dr Mary Sawdon a naturopathic doctor and fertility coach about her journey dealing with infertility and the grief of multiple miscarriages.