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IMH/Institute of Mental Health

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.

Migrant workers hesitate to seek mental health support due to job loss fear, misconceptions: Study

Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study.
Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study.

16-year-old boy, who was reported missing in Buangkok, has been found

Boey Xiang Le was last seen in the vicinity of Block 10 Buangkok View on Feb 19 at 11.33am.
Boey Xiang Le was last seen in the vicinity of Block 10 Buangkok View on Feb 19 at 11.33am.

‘They are not forgotten’: Volunteer spends holidays with long-stay IMH patients for 15 years

Mr Yong Kwon Seng, a volunteer at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), befriends long-stay patients.
Mr Yong Kwon Seng, a volunteer at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), befriends long-stay patients.

Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.
Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.

He took just four days to reclaim his life from the grip of OCD

Bryan (not his real name) is among over 100 people whom IMH has helped using the Bergen 4-day Treatment.
Bryan (not his real name) is among over 100 people whom IMH has helped using the Bergen 4-day Treatment.

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Extra safeguards for more sensitive medical info like mental health conditions: MOH

With the passing of the Health Information Bill, all healthcare providers have to contribute patients’ key health information to the National Electronic Health Record system by early 2027.
With the passing of the Health Information Bill, all healthcare providers have to contribute patients’ key health information to the National Electronic Health Record system by early 2027.

Commentary

Super-aged, superlative: Ageing with meaning and dignity in Singapore

Just as society has embraced the neurodiversity movement, so too can we reframe ageing, says the writer.
Just as society has embraced the neurodiversity movement, so too can we reframe ageing, says the writer.

Emotional regulation is not an innate ability, but has to be taught: Psychiatrist

As a parent, try to understand your child’s perspective and don’t be upset if you don’t know what he or she is thinking.
As a parent, try to understand your child’s perspective and don’t be upset if you don’t know what he or she is thinking.

IMH studies modified PTSD treatment to stop mild depression from worsening

Researchers are studying whether the modified intervention, called Internet-delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation or i-STAIR, is effective in managing symptoms of depression.
Researchers are studying whether the modified intervention, called Internet-delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation or i-STAIR, is effective in managing symptoms of depression.

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