IMH/Institute of Mental Health

Hundreds of vape, Kpod addicts have sought help at IMH; some lost jobs due to addiction

Many had tried to quit vaping on their own, but found it difficult, with some losing their jobs because of their addiction.

IMH nurses trained to defuse tense situations before they escalate into abuse and assault

IMH senior nurse manager Win Min Htet (left) and assistant director of nursing Kalaivanan Dakshnamoorthy (third from left) developed the Code Grey training programme.

Finding Joy

We teach because we were once taught well – and because tomorrow’s patients depend on it

There is a joy that comes from knowing that the lives we touch will, in turn, touch many others, says the writer.

Ketamine therapy at IMH offers hope to patients with hard-to-treat depression

Ketamine, widely known as a party drug that has emerged as a fast-acting treatment for patients with hard-to-treat depression worldwide, is now available at IMH.

Finding Joy

Comparison may be the thief of joy, but you can steal it back

Joy returns when you stop keeping score and start paying attention to the life that is already yours, says the writer.

When you feel nothing at all, and you don’t know why

Not being able to feel pleasure isn’t a personal failure, or lack of trying, says the writer.

Blood markers may help predict psychosis in at-risk Asian youth: IMH-NTU study

In Singapore, one in 43 individuals aged 18 and above has been diagnosed with psychosis, which includes schizophrenia, in their lifetime.

S’pore takes precautionary stance on youth gender dysphoria; bans hormonal and surgical treatment for under-18s

IMH launches third nationwide survey to assess mental health in Singapore

For the first time, the survey will include younger teenagers and eating disorders, which have emerged as a concern among youth.

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