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Intrinsic Goals Lead to Greater Subjective Well-being

16th February, 2021

A recent research examines the effectiveness of different types of goals and goal orientations that individuals adopt in the pursuit of life satisfaction and subjective well-being.

Safety Behaviours and Panic Disorder

7th February, 2020

A recent research examines the different types of safety behaviours engaged by individuals experiencing panic attacks, and how it may affect treatment.

Effective Coping Methods by International Students With Homesickness and Depression

3rd February, 2020

A recent research examines how international students cope with homesickness and depression when they are away from home.

Access Not Granted: Accessing Someone’s Phone Without Permission

12th January, 2020

A recent research examined why the reasons and consequences of checking on the phone of those close to them.

Infidelity Associated With Ptsd-related Symptoms and Poorer Psychological Outcomes

12th January, 2020

A recent research found that partner infidelity is associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress.

Psychological Impact of Primary to Secondary School Transition

6th January, 2020

A recent research highlighted how transiting into secondary school can be stressful for both parents and child.

The Effects of Social Media on Social Comparison and Well-being

30th December, 2019

A recent research examines how social media may negatively affect one's well-being.

The Hidden Dangers of Psychological Aggression

21st December, 2019

While physical abuse is often taken seriously, a recent research found that the impact of psychological abuse in relationships are even more harmful

Understanding Anticipatory Grief Amongst Family Caregivers

21st December, 2019

A recent research explores the experiences of caregivers to family members with terminal cancer in their final days.

The Experience of Postpartum Depression in Fathers

8th December, 2019

A recent study examined online reports and discussions of postpartum depression in men to understand their experience.

Role of Mental Health First Aid In Addressing Depression and Other Mental Health Issues In Adolescents

30th August, 2019

Mental health aid can help early identification of mental health issues

The Effectiveness of Cbt in Treating Anxiety Disorders

31st July, 2019

Review of the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for anxiety disorders.

Adverse Effects of Screen Time on Children and Adolescents

4th June, 2019

Review of adverse effects of excessive screen time in children and adolescents

Understanding Elderly Depression in Singapore: The Role of Frailty

29th May, 2019

Frailty predicts experience of depression in the elderly in Singapore

Language: A Carrier of Stigma in Mental Health

19th May, 2019

A study finds that language affects perception of mental illness, including in counsellors

Singapore Mental Health Study 2016 Reveals Most Prevalent Mental Illnesses- Many Still Not Seeking Treatment

13th December, 2018

Singapore Mental Health Study 2016 shows depression, alcohol use disorders and OCD are most prevalent in Singapore

Insomnia Among the Mental Health Population in Singapore

8th July, 2018

Researchers from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) study the prevalence of insomnia in individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder in Singapore.

Clinical Psychologists in Singapore: Training and Cultural Competency

12th February, 2018

Exploring cultural competency of clinical psychologists trained in Singapore