Mental health

BTLUXE EXCLUSIVE

Why emotions shouldn’t be swept under the rug – even at work

This business leader has good reasons for her passionate advocacy for emotional inclusion

National mindline 1771 supports people across age groups, including working adults navigating stress, transitions and caregiving demands.
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Round-the-clock counselling: national mindline 1771 offers 24/7 support when life gets overwhelming

Whether it is work stress, a personal crisis or a major life change, trained counsellors are available, offering a confidential space to talk things through

The writer has started seeking out other activities, such as woodworking, as he neared retirement. Today, he is a furniture carpenter and "Grandparent for Climate".
SWITCHING LANES

A straddling act

How I took off my academic robes and transitioned into a new way of life

The report says that heavy social media use appears to be contributing to the drop in well-being among young people, and affects girls disproportionately.

World Happiness Report says social media makes teens unhappy

Overall, Finland remains the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year

Avoid getting overwhelmed on the decluttering journey by starting small.
WELLNESS

Declutter your home and mind: 8 quick tips before CNY

You’ll be surprised at what tidying up can do for your mental and emotional well-being

When every activity must justify itself with utility or output, something human and essential slips quietly away, says the writer.

Singapore needs more play – not to escape life, but to live it well

Rediscovering play may be one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to boost mental well-being, strengthen social bonds and help us age well

Despite an improvement in workers' mental health, over one-third remain anxious.

Singapore workers’ mental health improves amid looming financial anxiety

Survey finds that two-thirds of workers are worried they cannot financially support their everyday needs

The team that created mental wellness app Someone comprised: (from left) Ng Jia Wei, Tay Yong Jun, Tay Jeung Hong, Christian Candelario, Goh Jia Rui, Mohamed Fawaz
TAKING HEART

Dell InnovateFest 2025 uses AI to address mental health issues

The inter-tertiary school competition promotes AI skills and innovation

For the retrenched, a layoff is more than a loss of income. It is a rupture in identity, security and purpose.

The axe of retrenchment

Addressing the psychological cost of layoffs when it cuts more ways than one

Among executives, the symptoms of burnout are often dangerously mislabelled: The irritable chief executive is “passionate”. The indecisive chief financial officer is “deliberate”. The disengaged head of innovation is “delegating”.

The unseen leadership crisis: executive burnout

When the captain is frantic, the entire crew is at risk of drowning