mental health
How Childhood Trauma Causes Mental Health Disorders In Adult Life
Twin experiments by researchers in South Korea reveal the mechanism underlying adverse effects of stress hormones on a child’s brain.
Young Adults’ Mental Health In Singapore Need Urgent Attention
A new survey shines a light on the rates of depression and anxiety among Singapore’s youth.
Caring For The Caregivers
COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Vidita Vaidya
Professor Vaidya and her team are advancing mental health research in India by studying the brain mechanisms contributing to mood disorders including depression.
COVID-19’s Shadow On Suicides
Researchers have found that COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in suicide rates in Japan, particularly among young working women.
Is Your Online Therapy Safe?
Online mental health services in Malaysia have boomed since the pandemic, but guidelines concerning patient security and data privacy need to be monitored.
Travel Therapy
Tourism may soon be recognised as a dementia intervention by providing an experience which resembles current cognitive stimulation therapies, reveals a study.
Watching Out For Depression Risk
Scientists from Singapore have developed a machine learning program to predict depression risk based on vital signs tracked by wearables.
Three Technologies Driving The Future Of Mental Healthcare
Digital innovation can paint a brighter future for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, but achieving an equitable ecosystem needs careful evaluation of the technologies involved.
Envisioning A Digital Approach To Mental Well-being
With data and analytics shaping the future of mental healthcare, Singapore is in a prime position to harness technology to foster well-being, says Professor Benjamin Seet of the National Healthcare Group.
