Counsellors/Psychologists

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.

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.

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.

What ‘trauma bonding’ really means

When it is used as a psychological term, trauma bonding refers to a victim’s strong emotional attachment toward their abuser.

870 psychologists enrol in professional body as Singapore plans mandatory registration

Only psychologists who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in applied psychology, with a recognised area of specialisation, are eligible for registration.

Health Check Podcast

Is your psychologist actually qualified? How can you tell?

Clearing the air on what different types of psychologists do.

Divorced mother and her son coping with grief among families who sought free counselling

Madam Kay (right) said her counsellor from PPIS' FAM centre, Ms Azmira (left), provided a safe space for her to heal.

Young people in distress: They need help, it’s available, so why don’t they get it?

On the surface, help for young people in distress is widely available. Yet, research reveals a troubling gap: many young people still do not seek help until their distress becomes severe.

Young & Savvy

Career road bumps can hurt, but I learnt that no experiences are wasted

The new skills picked up in a job taught the writer a lot about stepping out of her comfort zone, and about resilience and adaptability.

Hong Kong grapples with mental health crisis after Tai Po inferno

Volunteers sit in front of the flowers left by mourners for the victims of a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po district of Hong Kong on December 8, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

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