Category: Mental Health
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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…
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How to finally set New Years Resolutions that stick
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. I for one have had lose weight on my list for the last 5 years proving sticking to resolutions is not easy. The New Year gives us a feeling of renewal. Sometimes we reflect and review areas of our lives, we think of improvements we want to make,…