Feeling overwhelmed from work, life, or the state of the world around us? It may be time to hit pause and reconnect with yourself, and mindfulness can help us do this. The best part is that you don't need hours of meditation to reap the benefits. Even just a few minutes of mindful practice can make a big difference.

Ever find yourself checking emails in bed or replaying work scenarios in your head when you should be relaxing? Many of us find it hard to “unplug” from work entirely, especially in our hyper-connected world. However, chronic work stress can seriously impact our physical health, mental health, and our productivity in the long run.

This article offers kind ways to encourage a reluctant loved one to try therapy. It suggests listening, sharing reasons for therapy, and involving them in the process. It advises patience, respect, and gentle education about therapy. In crises, it recommends staying calm and seeking professional help. Overall, it emphasises support without pressure.

It’s been a long, exhausting day at work. Your client kept calling you, your boss kept demanding your report, and you also had a few meetings online and offline. All this happened in just one day. We hear you. All you want to do right now is go back home and sit down on your cosy couch. The good news is that there are many other activities that you can do to eliminate your stress right away.

Gen Z has repackaged the activity of ‘sleep’ as “Bed Rotting”, the latest buzz word related to ‘self-care’ on social media. As of 2 May 2024, searching up “Bed Rotting” on TikTok brings up a total of 74.8 million posts. But what is it, really? Is it any different from having a lie-in after an exhausting day or week?

Have we truly broken down the stigma around mental health in Asia, or are there still barriers beneath the surface? Using case studies from Singapore, let's dive into the progress that has been made, the challenges that remain, and what’s next for mental health in the region.