“…because it’s a fact, well enshrined in folklore, that if we are to kill the demon, then first we have to say its name.”
The Lenses We Use
I was posted to IMH as a student nurse, and my experience has changed my view of IMH. I am sharing this with hopes of spreading awareness and de-stigmatising mental health issues.
What would you like to see more of in Singapore’s mental health scene?
What would you like to see more of in Singapore’s mental health scene (if you had to choose one)? #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #Singapore #mentalhealth — Claire…
Too Poor For Mental Illness
How can a country that prides itself on healthcare policies view mental illness as a second or third priority? What I hope for is the…
Leaving the mentally ill behind
We see sights like the one above on the train. It almost becomes parts of our daily routine. I was a commuter on the train…
How we shame the mentally ill into a lonely recovery
To say that mental health and mental illnesses are plagued by stigma is a gross understatement. Yet, after one of the most successful decades into…
Illness Does Not Void My Education
I recently realised something. They looked at my resume, decided I was a suitable candidate and called me down. They liked my experience and education.…
Is Mental Health & Mental Illness Real?
Yes, indeed they are.
The Conversation Regarding Mental Health
We don’t really talk about mental health. It’s an issue that we need to talk about more but the only times we tend to talk…
Coming Out – Telling Someone About Your Mental Illness
Being diagnosed with a mental illness can be a life-changing event that is frightening, and it has the potential to make you feel alone. It…