The onslaught of the Great Resignation has cast a long-overdue spotlight on safeguarding mental health in the workplace. Employees and leaders are now more comfortable speaking out about mental health issues without stigma, but leaders are often still criticised for their relative failure to address mental health issues. While having to worry about business continuity, leaders are also tasked with the responsibility of their teams’ well-being.

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Does the term bring to mind an image of a hyperactive child who can’t sit still? Society misunderstands so much about ADHD. While the condition can cause struggles, it has its upsides. We speak to adults with ADHD who have harnessed ADHD by turning it into their strength in the workplace — while managing its downsides with hacks and coping strategies.

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Is medication really necessary in mental health treatment? How about side effects? Join us as we learn from Dr Ken Ung, a leading psychiatrist in Singapore, about the role of medication in mental health treatment.

Mindfulness can help disrupt the stress cycle to allow space to respond instead of reacting. Learn more about mindfulness, and join in a short mindfulness practice to let go of any potential stress you’ve been carrying.

A high performing team requires more than productive people and clear goals. You’ll also need psychological safety — a shared belief held by members of a team that others on the team will not embarrass, reject, or punish you for speaking up. How might managers and leaders foster psychological safety in their own teams?

There seems to be this mindset that men are mentally stronger than women. That they can cope more. That they should cope better. But this is wrong. Mental health does not discriminate, and when it does strike, it can be completely overwhelming.

Do you find it hard to say no? Are you averse to conflict? Do you find yourself overwhelmed from saying yes too often? Whether it's in our personal lives or at work, many of us struggle with people-pleasing.

#WeAreDone: In this talk, our panelists will unpack the need to please and discuss healthy ways to work through it - so that we can start living life on our own terms.

In this webinar hosted with People's Assocation Youth Movement (PAYM), we had a conversation with Narelle and Benjamin Kheng about mental wellbeing - why it’s just as important as physical health, tips for self-care, and what to do if you or someone you know is going through a tough time, followed by a Q&A with the audience.