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Mental health

Forum: Mental health support must reach parents facing strained relations with adult children

Pre-school principals make art as part of new programme for mental well-being

Noor Linda, centre principal of PCF Sparkletots at Jurong Central Block 404 (CC), was among the first batch of participants in the programme.
Noor Linda, centre principal of PCF Sparkletots at Jurong Central Block 404 (CC), was among the first batch of participants in the programme.

Lower-ranked players feel mental, physical strain as long season nears end

FILE PHOTO: Aug 17, 2026; Mason, OH, USA;  Terence Atmane (FRA) tosses his racket during the match against Alexander Zverev (GER) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Aug 17, 2026; Mason, OH, USA;  Terence Atmane (FRA) tosses his racket during the match against Alexander Zverev (GER) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images/File Photo

Schools to be strengthened as key places for youth to seek help, build mental resilience: Ong Ye Kung

Mental health needs are rising in Singapore, with one in three young persons aged 10 to 18 reported mental health symptoms.
Mental health needs are rising in Singapore, with one in three young persons aged 10 to 18 reported mental health symptoms.

Snooker-Allen reveals mental health clinic stay before return, considers retirement

Snooker - World Snooker Championship - The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Britain - May 2, 2026 Northern Ireland's Mark Allen reacts during his semi final match against China's Wu Yize Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Snooker - World Snooker Championship - The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Britain - May 2, 2026 Northern Ireland's Mark Allen reacts during his semi final match against China's Wu Yize Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Forum: What steadies a person is worth that is given rather than earned

Sumiko at 62: I’m learning to care less – and finding more peace

Learning to step back from relationships that drain us does not have to mean becoming socially isolated, says the writer.
Learning to step back from relationships that drain us does not have to mean becoming socially isolated, says the writer.

NUH offers precision brain stimulation to treat depression and anxiety

The treatment uses functional magnetic resonance imaging scans with AI-powered algorithms to map brain circuits.
The treatment uses functional magnetic resonance imaging scans with AI-powered algorithms to map brain circuits.

Having ‘high-functioning’ ADHD doesn’t mean you don’t need support

Despite the inherent struggles that come with ADHD, the writer appreciates her brain’s natural strengths too, such as creativity and curiosity.
Despite the inherent struggles that come with ADHD, the writer appreciates her brain’s natural strengths too, such as creativity and curiosity.

It’s not just exams that pressure students. It’s the fear of letting us down

An examination is rarely “just an examination” to a young person.
An examination is rarely “just an examination” to a young person.

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