Answers to Your Biggest Mental Health Questions

It’s no problem going to get an MC from a doctor when we’re feeling unwell, so why is it so difficult to deal with when our state of mind feels out of whack? Defined by the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) as “a disturbance of the mind that impairs the way we think, feel and behave” mental health issues span across a spectrum of disorders. It can involve needing support to cope with a certain area of life, managing work stress, dealing with a breakup, or navigating today’s anxiety-inducing pandemic. It can also include severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety or depression which — due to the stigma that such illnesses bring — makes it hard for those who struggle to open up and seek help.

If you’re reading this today and feel like you might be struggling with your mental wellbeing in some way, it’s important to know that you’re not alone and there are professional therapists, coaches and psychologists who you can to talk to. They’ll be able to help you gain a perspective, offer clarity and guidance, and provide you with support and a safe space from which you can speak openly and honestly.

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