Mental health

Boys and girls show different depressive symptoms tied to early brain development: A*STAR-led study

The finding suggests that researchers may need to examine mental vulnerabilities earlier in childhood.

Court acquits youth with autism and mental condition who assaulted parents

The prosecution had applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal on the man’s charges and to issue a stern warning to him instead.

Maja Chwalinska emerges from depression and Iga Swiatek’s shadow to shine at French Open

Poland's Maja Chwalinska in action during her quarter-final against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.

Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her fourth round match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Commentary

The real question for Singaporeans: Hungry for what?

Singaporeans would be setting themselves up for disappointment if we insist on finding jobs that meet these expectations in the uncertain times today.

As Singapore ramps up psychiatric nursing home capacity, focus shifts to social care

St Andrew's Nursing Home (Buangkok) residents doing cognitive art and craft with therapy assistants Kelly Poh (standing, left) and Rekha Chandran.

How muay thai helped a 16-year-old teen in S’pore cope with loneliness and self-harm

Kelly (not her real name) training with her coach Allan Ng at the Foundry on May 29.

In the Hot Seat

Competitive sport is cruel, I won’t force it on my son: Loh Kean Yew

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in training ahead of the May 26-31 KFF Singapore Badminton Open at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Life After... depression: Turning to theatre to spotlight mental health, tackle youth concerns

Ms Priscilla Khong, 45, executive director of Gateway Arts, at the Gateway Theatre on April 1.

US surgeon-general’s office issues a warning about screen time for young people

The report recommends that schools ban phones during classes, and that doctors ask about screen use during annual check-ups.

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