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Student suicides in South Korea rise 26% in three years

The annual number rose from 194 in 2022 to 214 in 2023, 221 in 2024, and 244 in 2025.
The annual number rose from 194 in 2022 to 214 in 2023, 221 in 2024, and 244 in 2025.

Married, yet on OnlyFans and dating apps? ‘Nothing happened’ is not enough

In an exclusive relationship, deliberately hiding something that falls outside what you and your partner have agreed on is a breach of trust, says the writer.
In an exclusive relationship, deliberately hiding something that falls outside what you and your partner have agreed on is a breach of trust, says the writer.

My husband and I can’t agree on school or tuition for our child. What should I do?

An IPS study in 2026 found that the proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.
An IPS study in 2026 found that the proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.

‘Why me? Did I cause it?’: Sex assault survivors on grappling with abuse by family members

The police said in most rape and molestation cases, the offenders and victims knew each other.
The police said in most rape and molestation cases, the offenders and victims knew each other.

‘If we can’t have a good marriage, at least have a good divorce’: S’pore man on amicable split

Don Shiau and his wife split on good terms and they decided to choose the new legal reason for divorce, called divorce by mutual agreement.
Don Shiau and his wife split on good terms and they decided to choose the new legal reason for divorce, called divorce by mutual agreement.

Are you ‘triggered’ or just upset?

Experts say the overuse of the word "trigger" can undermine the experiences of people with a history of trauma or mental health disorders.
Experts say the overuse of the word "trigger" can undermine the experiences of people with a history of trauma or mental health disorders.

‘I don’t want my children to grow up in a broken family’: Abused husbands in S’pore who are unseen

Rise in child sexual assault cases in Singapore

The number of sexual assault cases allegedly committed by family members or relatives involving victims below 16 also increased from 184 cases in 2024 to 192 cases in 2025.
The number of sexual assault cases allegedly committed by family members or relatives involving victims below 16 also increased from 184 cases in 2024 to 192 cases in 2025.

NTU, NHG Health launch work-study programme to boost number of clinical psychologists in S’pore

The three-year programme will start in August 2026, with its first batch of students expected to graduate in 2029.
The three-year programme will start in August 2026, with its first batch of students expected to graduate in 2029.

Finding Joy

Jumping off the career ladder to be an entrepreneur is the best decision I’ve made

The writer left the security of full time employment to start her own practice.
The writer left the security of full time employment to start her own practice.

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