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Common Mental Health Issues among Kids in Singapore

Children and teenagers in Singapore today face pressures and influences that could have an effect on their mental health. While parents may often perceive them as moody or going through a phase, inexplicable behaviour could often be attributed to a mental health issue. Here are some of the more common mental health issues affecting youth in Singapore.

September 18, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Addressing Depression in Teens: Important Things Parents Should Know

When it isn’t addressed properly, depression can have serious consequences, Singapore mental health experts warn.

September 11, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Pressure For High Grades: The Damage Parents Could Be Causing Kids

There’s a fine line between being a good parent capable of stimulating kids to be achievers and taking things too far. Studies show that crossing the line can have severe consequences for young individuals.

August 20, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Address sexuality issue for those with mental disabilities, disorders

The Straits Times Forum published an opinion by Dr John Bosco Lee on addressing sexuality issue for those with mental disabilities and disorders.

July 26, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

The Evolution and Challenges of Child Psychiatry Services in Singapore

Of all Singaporean children in the six to 12 age group, 12.5 per cent demonstrate signs of either emotional or behavioural problems. Educational and peer pressure, little time being spent with parents (who have to work hard in order to support the family) and internalising have all been identified as common reasons why children may suffer distress and even depression in Singapore. What is even more revealing is the fact that Singapore has an insufficient number of child psychiatrists. Let's take a look at the evolution and challenges of child psychiatry services in Singapore.

July 24, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Michael Phelps Describes His Severe Anxiety and Post-Olympic Depression

Michael Phelps reveals details of his own severe anxiety and the major depression that hits him after every Olympic games.

July 11, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Andrew Lloyd Webber Unmasks Lifelong Struggle with Depression

Famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber shares his lifelong battle with depression, which began when he was very young.

June 28, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Olympic Athlete Struggles with “Deep Drops” of Depression

Olympic medalist Nick Goepper's confessed that he battled depression and contemplated suicide after his first Olympic Games.

June 19, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

NSF Deaths – Provide Mental Health Support to Those Affected

The Straits Times Forum published an opinion by Dr John Bosco Lee on the importance of providing professional mental health support to full-time NSmen and others involved or who witnessed the recent tragic incidents.

June 8, 2018/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Pushy Parenting and Its Profoundly Negative Psychological Effects

Pushy parenting may seem like a good idea when it comes to stimulating achievements. Many studies, however, suggest that pushy parenting can have profoundly negative psychological effects on a young and vulnerable individual.