What happens when you learn that your child is struggling with depression? After grappling with initial emotions like shock and helplessness, these parents chose acceptance, forging closer bonds with their children. CNA Insider explores their transformative journeys.SINGAPORE: When Prashant Pundrik first learned that one of his daughters was battling major depression, he was overwhelmed by …
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The Complexity of Mental Health Discourse on Social MediaAmidst the pandemic, mental health has gained overdue attention as the isolation highlighted the importance of emotional well-being. Social media has become a place where personal experiences with mental illness are shared more openly, helping to destigmatize these conversations. Yet, despite this positive movement, the nuances of …
Burnout, Manpower Shortages, and Mental Health Struggles Contribute to Healthcare Workers' ResignationsAmidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare professionals in Singapore have chosen to leave their roles due to burnout, overwhelming workloads, and emotional stress. Lisa*, a senior staff nurse, was denied time off when her father fell ill with COVID-19, a final push that …
The ruling emphasizes the child's autonomy in health decisions amid parental disagreement.SINGAPORE: A recent court ruling has favored a father who wishes to vaccinate his 16-year-old daughter against COVID-19, despite opposition from his unvaccinated ex-wife. However, the father has been ordered to pay S$2,000 in court costs to his ex-wife, as he allowed their daughter …
Enduring Isolation in Shanghai’s Ongoing Zero-Covid LockdownChina’s persistent "dynamic zero-covid" strategy has led to an ongoing lockdown in Shanghai, starting in March. For Singaporean headhunter Ting Tze Siang, who has been living in Shanghai for 13 years, the lockdown began immediately after he finished a three-week quarantine. Now in his eighth week of isolation, Ting …
Traditional Chinese medicine enters the spotlight as part of a new study on COVID-19 recovery.SINGAPORE: A clinical trial has been approved to explore the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine Lianhua Qingwen in treating adults with mild COVID-19. The study, initiated by the Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution, received approval on January 18, according to the …
The Challenges of Parenting Amidst a PandemicCovid-19 numbers have become a mundane part of our lives, especially after nearly three years of exposure. What used to cause panic over single-digit increases in cases has shifted to a more casual acceptance, particularly as we adapt to an endemic mindset reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. These days, a …
The 18-year collaboration between NTU and Imperial College London will conclude, marking a new phase in medical education at NTU.Nanyang Technological University (NTU) announced that its partnership with Imperial College London to jointly run the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) will end in 2028. As a result, the final batch of students receiving …
An Examination of Equity in COVID-19 MeasuresDuring a parliamentary session on Monday (April 4), Mr. Liang Eng Hwa (Bukit Panjang) referenced Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s remarks regarding the continued necessity of Safe Entry measures to safeguard the 3.5% of Singapore’s population who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19. He then posed a critical question: “From an …
Health Ministry to assess the need for TraceTogether and other COVID-19 safety measures based on national progress. The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore is considering whether to phase out the TraceTogether app and adjust vaccination-differentiated measures as the country continues to manage the COVID-19 situation, announced Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. While TraceTogether is …
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