It’s less than a week till the 2nd CalmCon mental health & well-being festival, and the Calm Collective team is beyond excited! It’s been months of planning, sourcing, and brainstorming - and we can’t wait for all of you to experience it.

As we count down, we figured we’d give you five things to look forward to at CalmCon and why you should snag that ticket (if you haven’t already!)

*Warning for Spoilers if you haven’t watched Season 4 of Stranger Things and Trigger Warning for Death, Depression & Suicide Ideation

This season of Netflix’s fan-favourite original brings more than just viral memes but a fresh new take on looking at mental illness, using monsters and horror as an allegory. Although the connection between horror and mental illness is hardly novel, Stranger Things manages to walk the fine line of drawing empathy for the characters with mental illness while portraying their struggles in a way that is both terrifying and not in a stereotypical way.

Research has shown that the well-being of employees goes beyond their financial needs. In this article, Rachel addresses the problem of loneliness in the workplace and shares some tips on how we can create a friendlier work environment.

Whether spurred on by a milestone or significant life events, many of us will at some point set out on a quest for greater self-knowledge. In this article, Xiao Qing shares some actionable tips on how you can set sail on your self-discovery journey

During our very first in-person talk, “Turning Imposter Syndrome into Your Strength”, our panellists Dr Jade Kua, Dr Wan Rizal and Vishal Jain shared their experiences coping with imposter syndrome and how they’ve turned it into a tool to help them flourish. Here’s a round-up of important lessons from the discussion

Just like with any relationship, boundaries in friendships help all parties keep the relationship healthy and intact. Once it feels off-balance to any person, it may unravel. In this article, Rebecca shares tips on setting boundaries with friends.