Seeking Professional Help
Stress, anxiety and feeling down are a part of everyday life. However, if those emotions start to linger and is stopping you from functioning well, it may be time to seek professional care. There are many different types of healthcare professionals and services available for us to reach out to for support.
Where do I seek help for my mental health condition in Singapore?
Seeking help for your mental health concerns can be daunting. Whether you have an idea of what mental health condition you may be facing or not, there is a multitude of different services available to address your mental health needs.
Visiting a Therapist for the First Time: Debunking Common Misconceptions of Therapy
Without understanding the process of therapy from a trustworthy source, we often construct misguided representations of what happens in the therapy room based on information presented in novels or television.
What to expect when seeing a psychiatrist for the first time
You might be feeling anxious or terrified (that’s perfectly normal and reasonable, by the way ) because you’re not sure what to expect. But you also want to make the best out of your first appointment. Here’s a quick lowdown on how to best prepare for, what to expect during, and what happens after your appointment.
Should I get help for my anxiety?
Everybody feels some form of anxiety in their lives, but when should you seek help for it? Who should you seek help from? What’s causing it? We tackle these questions and more with Nisha Jhangiani (Founder of Mind Wellness), who specialises in professional counselling and cognitive hypnotic psychotherapy.
Is medication necessary for mental health treatment?
Mental health conditions exist on a spectrum, and some people with a diagnosis are able to function well without medication. However, there should be no shame in requiring it. For those who need medication management as part of their mental health recovery, there are many misconceptions that continue to persist today. Hear from Dr Ken Ung, one of Singapore’s leading psychiatrist on what it is like to be treated with medication, how he works with patients to manage side effects, and what the process of finding the right medication mix is like.
Why Asians don’t go to therapy
Mention that you are in therapy and you might receive a look of concern or sympathy. Where does this reaction stem from? And why does it still persist in Asian societies? By unpacking how culture shapes the individual, we explore our subconscious biases around therapy and how to reframe the societal idea of therapy to get the help we might need.