Mental Health

Stories that address and navigate the complexities of mental well-being.

When Travelling the World Is Cheaper Than Renting in Singapore

When Travelling the World Is Cheaper Than Renting in Singapore

Danya Astria took two years off from university to travel the world. But she's far from your run-of-the-mill privileged travel influencer.

by Kimberly Lim September 27, 2024

Thoughts I Have About Self-Fulfilment Now That It’s September

Thoughts I Have About Self-Fulfilment Now That It’s September

If Brat Summer is officially over, does it mean we’re now in Grand Theft Autumn?

by Ilyas Sholihyn September 25, 2024

Are Singaporeans Mentally Fatigued From Mental Health Talk?

Are Singaporeans Mentally Fatigued From Mental Health Talk?

Will policies shift to guarantee real, lasting solutions, or are we stuck in a cycle of awareness without action?

by Kimberly Lim September 20, 2024

The Art of Coping: What Gen Z Students Get Up To to Get By

The Art of Coping: What Gen Z Students Get Up To to Get By

Why does growing up feel so different, so much heavier now?

by Isaiah Chua September 11, 2024

When You Feel Like a Stranger in Your Own Family

When You Feel Like a Stranger in Your Own Family

Why do so many Singaporeans feel like outsiders in their own families?

by Kimberly Lim September 6, 2024

Lights, Camera, Exploitation: The Dark Side of Singapore’s Acting Industry

Lights, Camera, Exploitation: The Dark Side of Singapore’s Acting Industry

How long can the local entertainment industry go with acting like things are just fine?

by Kimberly Lim August 30, 2024

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Why Do I Feel Worse After Taking a Mental Health Day Off Work?

Why Do I Feel Worse After Taking a Mental Health Day Off Work?

Work never stops and sabbaticals aren't on the cards for most of us. Can the humble mental health day really provide relief?

by Nadine Lee

October 10, 2024

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The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy

What do we really need in our toughest times?

by RICE

September 12, 2024

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The Fierce Ah Mas Playing Water Polo

The Fierce Ah Mas Playing Water Polo

For 70-year-old Fong Nam, her greatest fear isn’t dying—it’s losing the strength to play water polo with her fellow elderly friends.

by RICE

September 1, 2024

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How a Boracay Trip Became a Singapore Idol’s Worst Nightmare

How a Boracay Trip Became a Singapore Idol’s Worst Nightmare

How a dip in the waters of Boracay triggered sparked a fight against water pollution.

by RICE

August 19, 2024

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In the Afterglow: The Cancer Survivors Finding Light In Their Night Routines

In the Afterglow: The Cancer Survivors Finding Light In Their Night Routines

In the stillness after sunset.

by Stephanie Lee

August 15, 2024