Mental Health

Mental Health

Dear Acne, I’d never thought I’d thank you

Dear Acne, I didn’t expect these two words to come to mind when I remember how you first invaded my face three years ago. After all, I enjoyed a clear complexion for 19 years until you showed...

Mental Health

Pastors are human too: The mental health struggles some church leaders face

* TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SUICIDE * He was a newlywed and a newly appointed pastor. She was a go-getter leader, pregnant while pioneering a new church. They were each leading seemingly...

Mental Health

God has turned my depression into a blessing

*TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE*  Growing up, I was mostly just like any other child. I had most of what I wanted and needed. I liked spending my free time watching...

Mental Health

5 years after my bipolar disorder came out of the blue, I finally feel better

*TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SUICIDE* Five years ago, Hannah Grace Torres unexpectedly developed a mental health condition that led to two hospital admissions and even a suicide attempt....

Real Life, Real People

#UnheardNarratives: 3 misconceptions you still hear about mental illnesses

Did you know that World Mental Health Day has been around for nearly three decades? Yet while conversations on mental health have increased awareness and reduced stigma in recent years, we are still...

Devotionals

Surrounded by worry? These 3 steps will shift your focus

Different challenges surround us daily, and handling them alone can easily overwhelm and drag us down. But regularly coming to God for help is our best strategy. Here are some godly principles behind...

Mental Health

How to journey with those grieving the suicide of a loved one

Three years ago, my brother committed suicide. Facing that was a real struggle — I felt so lonely during the first couple of years, since it’s not something we talk about in our culture and there...

Mental Health

Bullied in school, I struggled with self-worth

Being told that I had been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) wasn’t something I was proud of. When others found out about it, people said things to me like...

Tech

SOS Symposium: 3 things I learnt about creating safe spaces online

I attended a panel at last week’s Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) Symposium 2021 that centred on safety in digital media, especially when it comes to mental health and suicide risk among users....