This World Mental Health Day, #LetsMeet Bringing Love to Every Single Soul (BLESS)' Managing Director, Gillian Peck, who promotes art-making as a way to sustain mental well-being.
“5 years ago, my struggle with depression and an eating disorder led me to drop out of university. I visited an art therapist who helped me work through my issues, and taught me to express my emotions through art. I set up an Instagram account (@he.artnotes) to share my artworks, and spread hope and positivity to others, which helped me get my life back on track.
Now, I am also reaching out to youths from rental households through BLESS’ upcoming mental health workshops.
I hope that my story can inspire people to take charge of their mental health, and seek help early.”
If you need emotional and psychological support, call the National CARE Hotline at 1800-202-6868 from 8am to midnight daily or visit go.gov.sg/mentalwellnessresources.
“5 years ago, my struggle with depression and an eating disorder led me to drop out of university. I visited an art therapist who helped me work through my issues, and taught me to express my emotions through art. I set up an Instagram account (@he.artnotes) to share my artworks, and spread hope and positivity to others, which helped me get my life back on track.
Now, I am also reaching out to youths from rental households through BLESS’ upcoming mental health workshops.
I hope that my story can inspire people to take charge of their mental health, and seek help early.”
If you need emotional and psychological support, call the National CARE Hotline at 1800-202-6868 from 8am to midnight daily or visit go.gov.sg/mentalwellnessresources.
On World Food Day today, #LetsMeet Sim Bee Hia, Chief Executive Officer of Food From the Heart.
“During the Circuit Breaker period, we had to ensure that the provision of food rations was not disrupted for families in need. Although we faced several logistical challenges, we are thankful to volunteers who came forward to help with packing and delivering the food packs to our beneficiaries.
We have also expanded Project Belanja!, our charity meal programme that allows beneficiaries to scan a card and redeem meals at selected hawker stalls. We now have more partner hawkers, so we can serve more beneficiaries.”
“During the Circuit Breaker period, we had to ensure that the provision of food rations was not disrupted for families in need. Although we faced several logistical challenges, we are thankful to volunteers who came forward to help with packing and delivering the food packs to our beneficiaries.
We have also expanded Project Belanja!, our charity meal programme that allows beneficiaries to scan a card and redeem meals at selected hawker stalls. We now have more partner hawkers, so we can serve more beneficiaries.”
“There are multiple messages in all the tracks of the 10-song cycle. But the one message that I hope will stay with listeners, especially those with mental health conditions, is that they are not alone.”
Together with the other members of 3am Music Collective, guitarist Ivan Lim turns his lived experience with mental health conditions into music that connects with others in a special way, and performed selections from their album at the virtual Beyond The Label Fest 2020. Read on to find out what motivates them: https://msfcaresblog.com/2020/09/30/beyond-the-label/
Together with the other members of 3am Music Collective, guitarist Ivan Lim turns his lived experience with mental health conditions into music that connects with others in a special way, and performed selections from their album at the virtual Beyond The Label Fest 2020. Read on to find out what motivates them: https://msfcaresblog.com/2020/09/30/beyond-the-label/
The pandemic has made many of us think about the uncertainties we face. Planning ahead and making your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will give you and your loved ones peace of mind that there will be a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf if you lose your mental capacity one day.
To make it more convenient for Singaporeans, we are proposing to amend the Mental Capacity Act to allow for digitalisation of the LPA.
Share your feedback on our proposed amendments from now to 18 November 2020 at go.gov.sg/mcapublicconsultation and help us serve you better!
To make it more convenient for Singaporeans, we are proposing to amend the Mental Capacity Act to allow for digitalisation of the LPA.
Share your feedback on our proposed amendments from now to 18 November 2020 at go.gov.sg/mcapublicconsultation and help us serve you better!
#LetsMeet Monica Datta from DBS, who has been working with The Food Bank Singapore to develop a nationwide virtual food banking platform that aims to provide support to families in need and reduce food waste at the same time.
“We believe that no one should go hungry, and wanted to do something to help vulnerable individuals and families who are struggling with basic food needs. Over the past year, we have been working on an app that allows food support organisations to submit requests from their beneficiaries directly to food donors. I’m looking forward to the app's launch later this year, as I hope it will help to reduce one of Singapore's largest waste streams, food waste, and lead to a more food secure world in the future.”
“We believe that no one should go hungry, and wanted to do something to help vulnerable individuals and families who are struggling with basic food needs. Over the past year, we have been working on an app that allows food support organisations to submit requests from their beneficiaries directly to food donors. I’m looking forward to the app's launch later this year, as I hope it will help to reduce one of Singapore's largest waste streams, food waste, and lead to a more food secure world in the future.”
This November and December, tune in to The Purple Parade's Live Chats and hear from persons with disabilities and their caregivers on their lived experiences, inclusion journey and how we can play a part in making Singapore a more caring and inclusive home for all. 💜
The first session starts at 8pm tonight! Join us on Facebook here.
#SupportInclusion #CelebrateAbilities #SeeTheTrueMe
The first session starts at 8pm tonight! Join us on Facebook here.
#SupportInclusion #CelebrateAbilities #SeeTheTrueMe
Are you feeling stressed amid the pandemic and need a listening ear?
Visit mindline.sg to share your feelings with Wysa, the friendly chatbot, or check out the self-help resources to improve your health and emotional well-being.
Visit mindline.sg to share your feelings with Wysa, the friendly chatbot, or check out the self-help resources to improve your health and emotional well-being.
Any violent, threatening or controlling behaviour that is experienced at home, whether physical, sexual, or psychological, can be considered family violence. It cannot be condoned.
Everyone has a right to be safe. If you are a victim of family violence or know someone who is suffering, here are some ways you can seek help. Find out more at: www.msf.gov.sg/breakthesilence
#BreakTheSilenceSG
Everyone has a right to be safe. If you are a victim of family violence or know someone who is suffering, here are some ways you can seek help. Find out more at: www.msf.gov.sg/breakthesilence
#BreakTheSilenceSG
Keen to find out more about fostering and how your family can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and youth? #LetsTalkAboutFostering at our upcoming sharing sessions, and hear first-hand from foster parents!
To RSVP, call 6354 8799, WhatsApp 9645 8231 or email fostering@msf.gov.sg. Visit https://go.gov.sg/foster-iss-telegram for more details.
#FosterAChildSG
To RSVP, call 6354 8799, WhatsApp 9645 8231 or email fostering@msf.gov.sg. Visit https://go.gov.sg/foster-iss-telegram for more details.
#FosterAChildSG
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amy (not her real name) was retrenched from her job as a cashier in August. As she struggled to find a new job, she worried about how she would fund her household expenditure.
Thankfully, Amy heard about the COVID-19 Support Grant (CSG). She applied for it and was successful. The support will help her through this difficult period, while she looks for a job.
CSG applications are open till 31 Dec 2020. Apply online at: go.gov.sg/CSG
Thankfully, Amy heard about the COVID-19 Support Grant (CSG). She applied for it and was successful. The support will help her through this difficult period, while she looks for a job.
CSG applications are open till 31 Dec 2020. Apply online at: go.gov.sg/CSG
Through the cycle of violence, abusers manipulate their victims to maintain power and control over them. It is important to recognise the stages of this cycle, and seek help, if you or someone you know may be experiencing an abusive relationship.
Tap on each image to learn more. #BreakTheSilenceSG
Tap on each image to learn more. #BreakTheSilenceSG