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Mental health

Vondrousova reveals mental health struggles behind doping control incident

FILE PHOTO: Aug 31, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Marketa Vondrousova reacts after winning the first set against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) (not pictured) on day eight of the 2025 US Open tennis championships at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Aug 31, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Marketa Vondrousova reacts after winning the first set against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) (not pictured) on day eight of the 2025 US Open tennis championships at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo

‘I Must Die’ movie billboards in Indonesia trigger backlash over suicide messaging

The posters feature the phrases "I Must Die" and "Sell My Soul for Wealth" against the backdrop of a blue, red-eyed creature.
The posters feature the phrases "I Must Die" and "Sell My Soul for Wealth" against the backdrop of a blue, red-eyed creature.

Gary Woodland grateful for Masters security as he manages PTSD

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 Gary Woodland of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 Gary Woodland of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Blake

Trump branded ‘crazy’ over apocalyptic Iran threats

The oldest elected president in US history has ramped up his apocalyptic rhetoric as his frustration grows with Tehran’s refusal to make a deal.
The oldest elected president in US history has ramped up his apocalyptic rhetoric as his frustration grows with Tehran’s refusal to make a deal.

Google add mental health tools to Gemini chatbot after lawsuit

Google allegedly misused examples from publishers' textbooks to train its Gemini large language model.
Google allegedly misused examples from publishers' textbooks to train its Gemini large language model.

‘I can be a grandmother and super fit’, Hyrox Singapore participant, 57, hopes to redefine ageing

Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.
Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.

Commentary

When is it okay to bring our ‘B-game’ to life?

We have been brought up to celebrate famously talented people who pushed themselves - and perhaps, others too - in their quest for perfection.
We have been brought up to celebrate famously talented people who pushed themselves - and perhaps, others too - in their quest for perfection.

‘Even if you have a crummy job, you can have a meaningful life’: design thinking guru Bill Burnett

Bill Burnett says the "meaning crisis" people face today inspired his new book, How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day.
Bill Burnett says the "meaning crisis" people face today inspired his new book, How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day.

Pilates studios are popping up everywhere, what’s driving Singapore’s core obsession?

Vaura Pilates' Vaura After Dark event at Gardens by the Bay in June 2025.
Vaura Pilates' Vaura After Dark event at Gardens by the Bay in June 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.
The three-year programme will start in August 2026, with its first batch of students expected to graduate in 2029.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.