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Home-grown artists tuned into mental health to encourage others to seek help

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Artists such as (from left to right) Jaye Foo, Dominic Chin and Eileen Chai have put out music that broaches the previously taboo subject of mental health.

Artists such as (from left to right) Jaye Foo, Dominic Chin and Eileen Chai have put out music that broaches the previously taboo subject of mental health.

PHOTOS: 3AM MUSIC COLLECTIVE, JAYE, UMAMI RECORDS

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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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