Mental Health

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What is adult mental wellbeing?

What is adult mental wellbeing?

Mental wellbeing is not just about the absence of mental illness. Mental wellbeing relates to our ability to positively experience life, effectively manage challenges, realize our potential and make a meaningful contribution within our community. With good mental wellbeing, we are able to deal with challenges, solve problems and achieve our goals. Maintaining good mental wellbeing also reduces our vulnerability to mental health difficulties.

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Build up the 5 Dimensions of your Mental Wellbeing!

Build up the 5 Dimensions of your Mental Wellbeing!

Take the Mental Wellbeing Scale! It is meant to help you understand more about yourself, and for you to take the first step towards building up your mental wellbeing! towards building up your mental wellbeing!

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Understanding Depression

Understanding Depression

We all feel sad from time to time. But when this sadness never seems to fade away, it might be a symptom of depression. Knowing how to spot depression can help protect you and your loved ones. With early detection, you can beat the blues.

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Have you got the blues?

Have you got the blues?

Feel down? Got the blues? Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy? Depression is different from normal sadness as it interferes with your day-to-day life making it hard for you to work, rest and have fun. Take our quiz to find out if you may be experiencing symptoms of depression.

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Ah Kong - A short film on dementia by Royston Tan

Ah Kong - A short film on dementia by Royston Tan

For some, memory is just a thing of the past. Ah Kong is a new short film written and directed by Royston Tan and presented by the Health Promotion Board

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Ah Kong - A short film on dementia by Royston Tan

Ah Kong - A short film on dementia by Royston Tan

For some, memory is just a thing of the past. Ah Kong is a new short film written and directed by Royston Tan and presented by the Health Promotion Board

Myths and Misconceptions about Depression

Myths and Misconceptions about Depression

Despite being one of the most common mental disorders, depression is often misunderstood. These myths and misconceptions may contribute to the stigma attached to depression, discouraging those affected to talk about their symptoms or seek help and treatment.

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Ah Kong - A short film on dementia by Royston Tan

Ah Kong - A short film on dementia by Royston Tan

For some, memory is just a thing of the past. Ah Kong is a new short film written and directed by Royston Tan and presented by the Health Promotion Board

Depression

Depression

Everyone has felt sad at one time or another. Usually it is due to a disappointment, frustration or losing someone. Such sadness is normal. Time heals, the mood lifts and people continue to get on with their lives.

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Building a Supportive Network of Family and Friends

Building a Supportive Network of Family and Friends

Human beings do not thrive alone. We need our family and friends as pillars of support, especially in difficult times. Having a strong network of supportive family and friends helps enhance our mental well-being. Learn more about the importance of having this supportive network and how you can maintain and build one.

Be Positive

Be Positive

Wondering what being positive is all about? Does it merely involve thinking positive thoughts or hoping for bad things to go away, without doing anything on your part? Or does it require us to take action to act on our positive thoughts?

Last updated on 20 Jan 2012