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Insurance coverage for mental health treatments in Singapore
Given the rising prevalence of mental health issues in Singapore, it is crucial to address not only awareness and stigma but also the accessibility of mental health services, including insurance coverage. It’s important for individuals to have sufficient support when seeking professional help. This involves knowing about the available insurance options for mental health conditions and having a comprehensive understanding of their coverage.
Tiny Moments of Joy: Glimmers and Where To Find Them
According to Perpetua Neo on MindBodyGreen, we’re often always noticing and analysing the bad stuff that happens, and these tend to constantly trigger our nervous systems. Seeking out glimmers therefore makes us feel safer and calmer.
Embracing Neurodiversity at Work
Despite significant progress in recognising the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce today, there’s still a lack of awareness and lingering stigma surrounding neurodiversity. This gap presents a challenge towards creating a truly inclusive workplace for all.
How the patriarchy also hurts men’s mental health
While men in today’s society do often occupy positions of power and privilege in many aspects as a result of the patriarchal system, it's important for us to recognise and acknowledge that the same system can affect men negatively too.
Let’s explore further on some factors in which the patriarchy hurts men's mental health and why it is essential to challenge these harmful norms and embrace a more inclusive approach to gender equality.
Debunking myths about Psychosis
There are many misunderstandings that surround psychosis, and it does not help that the media often perpetuates many of these. One, for instance, is that people who have psychosis are dangerous, and that they need to be locked away. We’re going to debunk some of these myths, but first, let’s look at some basic facts about psychosis.
Crazy-in-limerence: How having a crush can affect your mental health
Psychologist Dorothy Tennov coined the term limerence in the 1970s. It describes the state of when we have powerful romantic feelings for someone we hope will feel the same way. Limerence is about wanting to be loved back even if it's not mutual, like a crush that occupies our thoughts while love means caring for others.
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