While mental health is a global phenomenon, the stigma surrounding it is undoubtedly more prevalent among Asians. The slightest hint pointing to a mental health irregularity may trigger a sense of shame, especially in households where honour takes utmost precedence. Through her mental health journey, Mika discovered that mental health tips and hacks growing in popularity are actually rooted in our very own culture.

As mental health issues have risen in and out of the workplace, many leaders have realised the importance of addressing mental health in order to safeguard success in the endemic. In this article, Kathik reflects on some of the important takeaways from this talk.

In our lives, how we perceive our realities may draw similarities with “Mercury retrograde”. With the ubiquity of spirituality in society and its apparent benefits to our mental health and well-being, we may turn blind to the downsides of over-relying on spirituality to cope psychologically.

Calm Circles prides itself to be a safe and non-judgemental space for open conversations. Before that happens, members of the Calm Collective Team go through a 4-week training programme to learn how to provide these safe spaces. In this article, Kathik shares in detail the lessons he learned and how they can extend beyond his role as a facilitator.

The search for employment can be exciting but it is also often times stressful and overwhelming, which can trigger job search anxiety. This can bring about side effects that might negatively impact your progress. Here are some coping strategies that may help you deal with anxiety as you seek new employment

When you hear the word “volunteering”, what comes to mind? Ming Hui’s relationship with volunteering over the past few years has been healing, both to the mind and body. It has allowed him to become more self-aware of what is going on in his mind as he regularly reflects on the interactions and experiences during his time volunteering.