Category: Mental Health
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How you could be part of the change this International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination!
Before I even start this blogpost I’d first like to recognise my own privilege as a white cis South African male. Understanding my gender, racial and cultural privileges and how they’ve informed the formulation and output of this blogpost is extremely important to me. This may be a challenging post to read for some and…
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Being different is normal
For more than a century, scientists have tried to understand humans through the evolving process of science. In order to grasp the vastness of what it means to be human, scientists started defining human variations in terms of standardised measures. The main goal of this process aimed towards increased understanding, as understanding could potentially lead…
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Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Being a woman is a multifaceted and complex experience that is shaped by a variety of factors including biology, culture, society, and personal experiences. It can involve navigating social and political structures that have historically marginalised and oppressed women, as well as navigating personal identities and relationships. Leading up to International Women’s Day, I had…
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Beyond Thinness: Breaking the Stereotype of Eating Disorders
The last week of February is celebrated globally as the Eating Disorder (ED) Awareness Week. It aims to prevent eating disorders and disordered eating while reducing the stigma associated with this disorder. The misconceptions of ED and social stigma continue to perpetuate the disorder and impede help seeking behaviours. It is crucial to recognise how…
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The Boomerang of Kindness
Shortly before Christmas, my son and I were shopping around Orchard Road when we came upon a kind gentleman who sells tissues in the area. I have known this man for many years and, despite some disabilities, he is always extremely cheerful and grateful. Because of this, I usually try to give a little extra,…
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Valentine’s Day – love it or loathe it, here’s how to make it work for you
Love is in the air and as usual, it is hard to avoid the abundance of hearts and flowers on display at this time of year. For many people, Valentine’s Day is a moment to celebrate their relationship by exchanging gifts, planning a romantic dinner or a surprise. For others, it brings into sharp focus…
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Fostering Psychological Safety in the Workplace
A McKinsey Global Survey concluded in 2020 confirms that only a handful of business leaders often demonstrate positive behaviours that foster a climate, termed psychological safety, in their workforce. It is the belief that one can speak up and share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of retribution, shame, or ostracism. With hallmark studies…
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Priortising self-care for caregivers and family members of cancer patients
This World Cancer Day, it’s high time we also acknowledge the impact cancer has on families worldwide. The Singapore Cancer Society shared that an average of 44 people were diagnosed with cancer every day between 2016 – 2020 in Singapore and an estimated one in four people will experience a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.…
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Protecting your emotional wellbeing after a cancer diagnosis
World Cancer Day is a global event observed on February 4th each year to raise awareness and educate people about cancer, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2023 is “I am and I will” which encourages individuals to take personal action and make a difference in the fight against cancer. …
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Connection at Reunion
How do you feel about meeting your relatives this Lunar New Year? What plans do you have for this Lunar New Year? It’s been years since some of us last returned home for Lunar New Year due to the travel restrictions around the world. Some of us miss our home, some of us actually feel…
