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IMH/Institute of Mental Health

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.

Ren Ci Hospital CEO to helm the Institute of Mental Health from Feb 1

Dr Jamie Mervyn Lim (left) will take over the IMH role from Associate Professor Daniel Fung (right).
Dr Jamie Mervyn Lim (left) will take over the IMH role from Associate Professor Daniel Fung (right).

‘I need him to apologise,’ says mum whose son attacked her while high on Kpods

Rose said her son’s medical bills came up to more than $8,000, which MediSave and MediShield Life covered.
Rose said her son’s medical bills came up to more than $8,000, which MediSave and MediShield Life covered.

No health without mental health

He battled his own demons, now this doctor is fighting mental health stigma

While awareness about mental health concerns has grown over the years, some misconceptions and subtle biases remain.
While awareness about mental health concerns has grown over the years, some misconceptions and subtle biases remain.

No health without mental health

Views From The Couch: Tackling the hidden stigma around mental health in Singapore

To tackle these deeper forms of stigma, Singapore must move beyond awareness and towards empowerment.
To tackle these deeper forms of stigma, Singapore must move beyond awareness and towards empowerment.

Singapore to add 500 acute psychiatric beds by 2040 amid rising mental health needs

The Ministry of Health has set an aim to have a 30 per cent increase in the number of psychiatrists and a 40 per cent increase in the number of healthcare workers training in psychology by 2030.
The Ministry of Health has set an aim to have a 30 per cent increase in the number of psychiatrists and a 40 per cent increase in the number of healthcare workers training in psychology by 2030.

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