No longer taboo: Singapore musicians open up about their mental health in songs

Musician and former national athlete Eileen Chai is among the home-grown artists who have recently put out music that broaches the previously taboo subject of mental health. PHOTO: 3AM MUSIC COLLECTIVE
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SINGAPORE - Back in 2016, musician and former national athlete Eileen Chai's life was at a low point.

"Because of my mental health condition, I've lost performing and speaking engagement opportunities, I've hurt my friends emotionally, I've made my life difficult and lost confidence as a musician with my poor self-esteem," the 42-year-old violin teacher says.

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