Principal Consultant Psychologist Sue Anne Han on U PME’s Panel Discussing Job Opportunities in the Mental Health Sector

Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic’s own Sue Anne Han joins a panel of distinguished mental health practitioners and talks about the opportunities in the Singaporean mental health landscape. The panel assembled and presented by NTUC had some really interesting insights.

How Influencers May Be Spreading Misinformation on Mental Health

Content creators have a steadily growing influence on discussions about mental health. However, there are some limitations to what they have the ability to talk about. Here’s why we should listen to them with caution

How Data Can Help Us Cope with Pandemic-Related Mental Health Issues

Pandemic-rated mental health issues, both direct and indirect, have risen throughout the COVID-19 health crisis. As a result, there is a massive amount of data waiting to be collected and analysed. It’s an unprecedented circumstance that is luckily already being taken advantage of by mental health practitioners and scientists. Hopefully, this can all help Singapore psychologists respond better to future pandemics.

EMDR – A Way Out from Trauma

Trauma is a fact of life but if left untreated, it can greatly impair the way a person functions in their day-to-day life. One of the ways in which trauma can be addressed is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a type of exposure therapy, which enables the client to recall traumatic memories in a safe and controlled environment. EMDR therapy allows the client to reprocess traumatic memories and live life more fully.

Does Covid-19 Threaten Mental Health, As Well?

Covid-19 affects our health in more than one way but until recently, there was no evidence of its psychological impact. A new study suggests that people who beat the new infection are at a higher risk than the general population of experiencing serious mental health problems like anxiety, depression and insomnia.

5 Important Things to Learn on World Mental Health Day

Marking World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2020 is more important than it has ever been before. This year has brought on various challenges, some of which have contributed to higher levels of mental health problems. To mark the day, we have put together a list of important mental health facts.

Study: Lockdowns and Quarantines - Their Profound Effect on Mental Health

How does quarantine affect mental health? This is an incredibly important question in light of the latest coronavirus pandemic. Mental health professionals have warned that prolonged social distancing could be expected to produce serious negative effects from a psychological point of view.

Psychological Treatment Labelled Non-Essential Service Under Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Measures

The government has removed psychological treatments from the list of essential services under the Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Measures. Psychologists in Singapore are worried about giving their patients quality assistance, especially when they have to do so remotely.

Covid-19 Measures, Loneliness and Depression

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Social distancing is currently one of the most pronounced measures against the spread of coronavirus. People are working from home and going out solely for groceries and supplies. Is this way of living contributing to a higher risk of depression due to loneliness?

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Social Distancing

The absence of human contact and the forced social isolation stemming from the Covid-19 situation can impact mental health in more than one negative way. What are the potential effects of the quarantine and are there any options for overcoming these problems?