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Revision as of 03:20, 8 July 2019
“I don't feel that it is necessary to know exactly what I am. The main interest in life and work is to become someone else that you were not in the beginning."
― Michel Foucault, French philosopher and social theorist
Contents
Definitions
Mental Health
Mental Disorders
Background and History of Mental Health in Singapore
Issues Faced by People with Mental Health Issues
Issue 1:
Existing Resources
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Resource Directory
Stories
Tapestry Project
An independent, not-for-profit website that champions mental health recovery through the power of story. Link here.
Our Grandfather Story
Financial Support
The Zen Dylan Koh Fund - A fund that supports youths with mental health issues in need of therapy.
Voluntary Welfare Organisations
Free Counselling & Assessments
Care Corner Counselling Centre,1800-3535-800 (Mon-Sun, 10am-10pm): http://www.carecorner.org.sg/cccc.html
CHAT (youth aged 16 to 30) : https://www.chat.mentalhealth.sg/
Silver Ribbon (Singapore), 6386 1928: http://www.silverribbonsingapore.com
Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH), 1800 283 7019: http://www.samhealth.org.sg/mental-health-information/
AMKFSC - Psychological Services Unit (PSU)
AMKFSC - MindCare
AWARE
Provides counselling for women over a range of issues, here.