Institute of Mental Health Singapore

25/11/2025

Big days can stir up emotions that aren’t always easy to spot. 💬
Take a moment to understand what your child may be feeling — and how to help them grow stronger through it.

Join the BRAVE study to learn how you can nurture resilience and openness together. 📎 https://BRAVE.sg

21/11/2025

Celebrating A/Prof Daniel Fung, CEO of IMH, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at EMHIC 2025. 🥳 His commitment to using technology to support young people and families continues to move mental health care forward.

A meaningful milestone for a leader who never stops pushing for better. 🏆

21/11/2025

“The ward is like a second family to us nurses. As much as we look out and care for our patients, they also care for us. If they do not see us for some time, they will ask for us and tell us that they miss us when we are back at work. I’ve always encouraged my patients not to lose hope, and in whatever they do, they won’t be alone.”

Since 2013, Mai has walked alongside patients on their healing journeys at IMH. In 2018, she introduced handicraft-making as an activity to patients in recovery wards. Initially, Mai faced some resistance from patients as they didn’t think they had the necessary skills to pick up craft-making. But Mai did not give up, and customised the activities to each patient’s strengths, helping them discover their hidden potential.

Over time, Mai also expanded the types of crafts to include diamond painting, resin coasters, crocheted accessories and more, telling a story of progress with every handmade piece. With patience and belief in her patients, Mai celebrated every small victory and guided them through challenges, helping them finish what they started. Seeing how far her patients have come – their improved functionality and growing confidence in themselves and their abilities – inspires her to keep learning and finding ways to enhance their care.

This year, IMH’s Senior Enrolled Nurse Mai Nilar Tin Win received the prestigious Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award for her exceptional care and transformative impact. Established by the D.S. Lee Foundation in 2006, this national award represents the highest honour for Enrolled Nurses committed to advancing the nursing profession.

Congratulations Mai! You represent the heart of NHG Nursing – advancing care, inspiring hope, making IMH and NHG Health incredibly proud.

20/11/2025

💬❤️‍🩹 Silence can feel safe, but reaching out takes strength. Help create space for the men in your life to speak about what's on their mind.

19/11/2025

In forensic psychiatry, fitness to plead is about whether a person is mentally capable of understanding what’s happening in court: from the charges they face, to giving instructions to their lawyer, or even following the proceedings. 🧠 At its heart, it’s about fairness and giving everyone a chance to be heard.
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Listen to the full episode 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘼 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚? on:
Youtube - https://youtu.be/FXb_A8pPJiI
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This podcast is brought to you by the Institute of Mental Health.

18/11/2025

As we prepare for a leadership transition on 1 Feb 2026, we extend our appreciation to A/Prof Daniel Fung for his steady stewardship as CEO since 2021 - and look forward to his continued contributions in a new capacity.

We're also pleased to welcome Dr Jamie Mervyn Lim, who will step into the CEO position and steer IMH into its next phase.

We look forward to a new chapter of continued collaboration, innovation and commitment to supporting mental health in Singapore.

Associate Professor Daniel Fung, CEO of the Institute of Mental Health Singapore(IMH), will be handing over the reins to Dr Jamie Mervyn Lim, who has been appointed CEO-Designate with effect from 19 January 2026, and will officially assume the role on 1 February 2026. Dr Lim will conclude his tenure as CEO of Ren Ci Hospital on 18 January 2026.

Bringing extensive leadership experience across acute and community care, Dr Lim has driven major milestones at Ren Ci over the past three years. He was previously COO of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (2015–2022).

We thank Associate Professor Daniel Fung, who has led IMH with heart, dedication and vision since 2021. A champion for a whole-of-society approach to mental health, his leadership has strengthened IMH’s role as NHG Health’s specialist centre for psychiatric care in Singapore.

Congratulations Dr Lim on the new role, and thank you A/Prof Fung for your leadership!

Here’s to continued progress in Singapore’s mental health landscape!

For more information: http://bit.ly/482nDjE

17/11/2025

What does it mean to be of unsound mind? Dr Charles Mak explains the three domains that a forensic psychiatry team looks at when assessing someone's mental state.

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Listen to the full episode 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘼 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚? on:
Youtube - https://youtu.be/FXb_A8pPJiI
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4GdJUGzSSQuApfMei1avtu or follow us on Facebook for more Mindful Dialogues.

This podcast is brought to you by the Institute of Mental Health.

14/11/2025

Dr Charles Mak breaks down what a Mandatory Treatment Order (MTO) really involves, and why it’s not necessarily the “get-out-of-jail card", but a structured path towards recovery. ⚖️🧠

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Listen to the full episode 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘼 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚? on:
Youtube - https://youtu.be/FXb_A8pPJiI
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4GdJUGzSSQuApfMei1avtu or follow us on Facebook for more Mindful Dialogues.

This podcast is brought to you by the Institute of Mental Health.

13/11/2025

Depression doesn't always appear overnight. Sometimes, it builds up quietly.

In Singapore, 1 in 16 adults have experienced major depressive disorder. For some, it starts as a milder form called subsyndromal depression (SSD). People who have faced difficult experiences in childhood (known as adverse childhood experiences) may also find it harder to manage emotions and relationships, increasing their risk of depression.

Researchers at IMH are testing to see if boosting these individuals' emotional regulation and interpersonal skills can make a difference. Their new study uses i-STAIR, an online psychological intervention originally developed in the US, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

IMH researchers have modified the programme and aim to explore its effectiveness in helping people with adverse childhood experiences and subsyndromal depression to manage stress and emotions, build healthier connections, and possibly prevent depression.

🔗 Read more at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/imh-study-trials-digital-psychological-intervention-n86wc or visit https://www.predict-imhresearch.sg/

13/11/2025

The people we work with can make all the difference. 🤝 When we have colleagues we can trust to listen, support, and collaborate, work becomes more than just tasks and deadlines. It becomes a space where we feel safe, motivated, and understood. 💬✨

🔗 Read our latest article to learn why it matters to foster positive connections: https://for.sg/imh-workplace-wellbeing

11/11/2025

💨 Think va**ng is just flavoured smoke? Think again.

Dr Melvyn Zhang, Senior Consultant at the National Addictions Management Service(NAMS) in IMH joins the R U OK crew to bust viral myths and unpack how va**ng rewires the reward pathways of your brain.

🎧 Catch the full Mandarin podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBFXtBLsfp0

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10/11/2025

𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 ✅

𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 ✅

𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬❓

Good job parents, you’re already keeping up with your child’s health checks. Now, add a mental health check, because thriving minds build thriving futures.

👉 Learn more at https://BRAVE.sg!