Mental Health

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

Shower Thoughts: Eau de Commuter Is Making Us Tap Out

Shower Thoughts: Eau de Commuter Is Making Us Tap Out

Smells like Singapore spirit.

by Andre Frois February 2, 2025

‘Like Filling a Bucket With No Bottom’: The Hidden Toll on Animal Welfare Volunteers

‘Like Filling a Bucket With No Bottom’: The Hidden Toll on Animal Welfare Volunteers

“I’ll tell you, all rescuers are in debt; not one is not struggling financially.”

by See Zhiqi January 31, 2025

CNY, Family Secrets, and an Identity Crisis: The Malay Who Was Raised Chinese-Christian

CNY, Family Secrets, and an Identity Crisis: The Malay Who Was Raised Chinese-Christian

“I grew up thinking I was Chinese, then found out I was Malay. But in actual fact, I can’t really say I belong to either.”

by Alfieyah Abdullah January 28, 2025

Can We Just Let the 4-Day Work Week Movement Die in Peace?

Can We Just Let the 4-Day Work Week Movement Die in Peace?

It's not going to work.

by Aloysius Ang January 23, 2025

I Love My Job. It’s Ruining My Life.

I Love My Job. It’s Ruining My Life.

If you love your job, work-life balance is easy—your life just becomes work.

by Kimberly Lim January 10, 2025

Can the Holiday Season Be Our Break From Constant Self-Improvement?

Can the Holiday Season Be Our Break From Constant Self-Improvement?

Perhaps the greatest act of self-optimisation in December is choosing not to optimise at all.

by Joel Teo December 19, 2024

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Singapore, Unfiltered

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

What does it say about Singapore when the real estate industry rebrands bomb shelters and utility rooms as 'maid rooms'?

by RICE

December 12, 2024

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What Are We Running From When We Get Into Marathons After Hitting 30?

What Are We Running From When We Get Into Marathons After Hitting 30?

Sometimes the only way to escape our quarter-life crisis is to outrun it.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

December 6, 2024

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The Promise of Progress When HIV Self-Test Kits Hit Singapore’s Pharmacy Shelves

The Promise of Progress When HIV Self-Test Kits Hit Singapore’s Pharmacy Shelves

"We have the potential to end the HIV epidemic in Singapore by 2030."

by Andre Frois

December 3, 2024

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The Curious Case of School Counsellor Trauma

The Curious Case of School Counsellor Trauma

Shouldn't we stop scaring kids away from seeking help?

by Nadine Lee

November 22, 2024

Coming Of Age

How A Scam Call Threw My Life Into Chaos

How A Scam Call Threw My Life Into Chaos

What would you do if an unknown caller claimed to be an old friend?

by RICE

November 19, 2024