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Learning for Resilience: The Power of Continued Education in Ageing – Dementia Asia Column Series
As I age, I’ve realized that what I do today shapes how I’ll live tomorrow. This ongoing process of self-discovery and learning has become essential…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience: Thriving in the Workplace and Preventing Burnout
Mental health in the workplace is critical for creating a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. It affects how employees interact with one another, handle…
Read MoreAcceptance and Gratitude: Moving on to the Next Chapter – Dementia Asia Column Series
Life is filled with chances, coincidences, and opportunities. More often than not, it doesn’t go the way you expect. In a letter to my 26-year-old…
Read MoreCaring for loved ones with dementia: A dance, a journey well-travelled together – Dementia Asia Column Series
My beloved dad who was first diagnosed with dementia in December 2020 passed on in late January 2024 at the age of 87. Perhaps it…
Read MoreThe Launch of the First Age Well Everyday (AWE) Club in Clementi Meadows
The Age Well Everyday (AWE) Club offers a suite of cognitive and physical activities to promote mental well-being and prevent dementia.
Read MoreHow I Remain Resilient As I Age – Dementia Asia Column Series
I am 77 and I accept the reality that I have aged. I accept the reality that as I age, my health issues multiply. I…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude – Dementia Asia Column Series
An Attitude of Gratitude A column written by Dr William Wan, Senior Consultant of the Singapore Kindness Movement “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that…
Read MoreSave the date: I’MPERFECT Musical Drama
I’MPERFECT Musical Celebrated Alongside D.S. Lee Foundation $3 Million Gift Pictured: The cast, crew, production, and creative team of “I’MPERFECT.” https://youtu.be/ACxlS8SZCEU?feature=shared I’MPERFECT Musical Celebrated Alongside…
Read More‘Poetry and the Unquiet Mind’ Webinar Highlights: 22 March 2024
‘Poetry and the Unquiet Mind’ Webinar Highlights: 22 March 2024 9th Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series: Mental Health and the Arts The unquiet mind,…
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ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
As the world moved on to a digitalized age, it is inevitable that the healthcare industry has to prepare to adapt to a new generation…
Read MoreSINGAPORE YOUTH RESILIENCE SCALE (SYRESS)
SYRESS is a comprehensive measure of resilience in adolescents, which reflects the multi-faceted components of resilience. It encompassed all the underlying mechanisms separately measured by…
Read MoreROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – HARNESSING HUMAN POTENTIAL AND HEALTH THROUGH URBAN NATURE
With limited land resource, Singapore has, over the years, found ways to integrate pockets of nature into its cityscape and living up to her reputation…
Read MoreMENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE SURVEY ON COVID-19
Mind Science Centre, together with the Community Care Buddy (Iamaccb.sg), collaborated on a recent survey to find out the impact of COVID-19 on our mental…
Read MoreREMINDER FOR MSC-SEED GRANT CALL
The Mind-Science Centre (MSC) is an academic research centre at the Department of Psychological Medicine under the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Centre…
Read MoreMIND-SCIENCE CENTRE GREATER GOOD SERIES EVENT – HOW TO BUILD MENTAL RESILIENCE IN OUR YOUTH?
To conclude the Inaugural Hikikomori Round Table and Symposium, MSC has organised the Greater Good Series Dinner Dialogue at Orchard Hotel Singapore as the finale….
Read MoreHIKIKOMORI – HIDDEN YOUTH SYNDROME SYMPOSIUM 2017
Hikikomori – Hidden Youth is an evolving syndrome affecting late adolescents and young adults, presenting with features of social withdrawal, isolation, depression, social anxiety with…
Read MoreHIKIKOMORI – HIDDEN YOUTH SYNDROME ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 2017
A panel of 33 mental health multidisciplinary professionals across psychology, psychiatry, the arts council, the ministry of education, voluntary work organisations and academicians with expertise…
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The Launch of the First Age Well Everyday (AWE) Club in Clementi Meadows
The Age Well Everyday (AWE) Club offers a suite of cognitive and physical activities to promote mental well-being and prevent dementia.
Read MoreAWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023
AWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023 It’s Open House Day for our Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme! We sent…
Read MoreAWE Mindful Awareness Practice Workshop: 29 & 30 April 2023
AWE Mindful Awareness Practice Workshop: 29 & 30 April 2023 Fostering mental wellness through Mindfulness The Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme conducted its highly anticipated…
Read MoreAWE Volunteer Appreciation Day: 28 Jan 2023
AWE Volunteer Appreciation Day: 28 Jan 2023 It’s the time of the year for us to celebrate the contributions made by the Age Well Everyday…
Read MoreAWE VOLUNTEER GET-TOGETHER & NETWORKING
With the further easing of mask restrictions, the Age Well Everyday Programme will be getting ready to restart its community activities. As a volunteer-driven programme,…
Read MoreA HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR AWE VOLUNTEERS
On last Saturday, 11 December, we gathered on Zoom for one of our most important events of the year – Age Well Everyday (AWE) Volunteer…
Read MoreTAKING THE PERFECT SNAPSHOT: HANDPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH AWE VOLUNTEERS
15 Age Well Everyday (AWE) Volunteers gathered at Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab) on the morning of 17 September to pick up some tricks to…
Read MoreDELIVERING HOPE AND WARMTH TO OUR AGE WELL EVERYDAY SENIORS THROUGH MINI-AWE SESSION 2
Since 10 August, the Singapore government has loosen the restrictions and we are inching towards our envisioned new normal once again. As mentioned in our…
Read MoreWARMING THE HEARTS OF OUR AGE WELL EVERYDAY SENIORS DURING PHASE 2 (HEIGHTENED ALERT)
Singapore took a step back towards Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) restrictions on 22 July, which is slated to last for a month. It is indeed…
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Unleashing Resilience through Creativity: Highlights of MAELab’s March Holiday Art Workshop
Unleashing Resilience through Creativity: Highlights of MAELab’s March Holiday Art Workshop In line with our ongoing ‘Teens & Kin’ curation theme of ‘Empowering Youths’, the…
Read MoreMAELAB’S ANNUAL GRANT CALL
MAELab’s Art & Mind Grant recognises the integration of arts and mental health as an emerging yet fast-establishing interdisciplinary field. Opening avenues for discussion and…
Read MoreAN INTERN’S VENTURE TO THE ‘ARTS, MINDFULNESS & THE AGEING BRAIN’ CURATION
The two ways of perceiving the world converged at Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab). Aesthetes, mental health advocates and those who simply wish to learn…
Read More‘TEENS & KIN’ CURATION LAUNCH: 1 JULY 2022
Mind Science Centre (MSC) is proud to bring you the second curation of Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab), titled ‘Teens & Kin’. The second exhibition…
Read More‘TEENS & KIN’ ART INSTALLATION DAY: 24 JUNE 2022
Back in April this year, a pre-curation art workshop took place at Boon Lay Primary School with a group of 16 students, from the West…
Read MoreMIND + PARENT BOOKLET – RAISING A RESILIENT CHILD
Growing up in the midst a fast-paced urban society, Singaporean youth contend with a wide range of growing up demands and challenges. In this transitional…
Read MoreTEENS & KIN: SECOND CURATION BY MIND ART EXPERIENTIAL LAB
This second exhibition puts the spotlight on youth mental health. We are excited to see how this uniquely themed curation can initiate conversations about intergenerational…
Read More[SNEAK PEEK] THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR YOUTHS
The Gen Z youths in Singapore are growing up in the midst of a fast-paced urban society. The range of stressors they contend with on…
Read MoreMAELAB X VOLUNTEERS: REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THE ‘ARTS, MINDFULNESS AND THE AGEING BRAIN’ EXHIBITION
Mind Science Centre called out for volunteers to join us as docents to guide public visitors through the curation and we are grateful that our…
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MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT) FOR LIFE
Originally developed for relapse prevention of people with chronic depression, MBCT has been widely applied to a range of physical and psychological health problems. Beyond…
Read MoreMINDGYM PROGRAMMES
MSCP is a 6-session evidence-based healthcare adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, introducing the concepts of Mindfulness with particular emphasis on how to manage stress more…
Read MoreFINDING PEACE IN A FRANTIC WORLD: ONLINE 6-WEEK MINDFULNESS PROGRAMME FOR STRESS REDUCTION
This programme uses the framework of the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programme, and is based on the self-help book, Mindfulness: a practical guide to Finding…
Read More[EVENT POSTPONED] ONLINE MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP BY DR ALAN WALLACE ON SAT, 16 JAN 2021
Mind Science Centre is organising an online Mindfulness Workshop with Dr Alan Wallace on Saturday, 16th Jan 2021 (8:30am – 12:30pm).
Read MoreWORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS: A MINDFUL SATURDAY MORNING WITH DR ALAN WALLACE
The 4-hours workshop was delivered in two parts, each with a lecture segment, a mindfulness practice session and a Q&A discussion. During the workshop, Dr…
Read More[19 JUN] ONLINE MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP WITH DR ALAN WALLACE: ESTABLISHING THE NEW NORM
The global pandemic has forced us to temporarily withdraw from the full range of our daily social engagements. Cultivating inner peace, emotional balance and vitality…
Read MoreMSC HALF DAY VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS SILENT RETREAT ON 19 APRIL 2020
Find peace and joy in tough times by applying “COVID-19”. Join our half day virtual mindfulness silent retreat via Zoom on 19 April (Sunday), with…
Read MoreTHE MINDFUL WAY THROUGH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Mind Science Centre presents an introductory 8-week mindfulness programme for the prevention and management of stress, anxiety and depression. The class will be held weekly…
Read MoreA MINDFULNESS TALK BY DR ALAN WALLACE ON 20 JAN 2019
The key speaker, Dr Alan Wallace, founder and director of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies first defined Resilience as the ability to withstand…
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Tribute to Mr Lin Tah Hwa
Tribute to Mr Lin Tah Hwa We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Lin Tah Hwa on 10 September 2023, an esteemed benefactor…
Read MoreAWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023
AWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023 It’s Open House Day for our Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme! We sent…
Read MoreThe Official Launch of Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre: 5 May 2023
The Official Launch of Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre: 5 May 2023 The highly anticipated launch of the Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre…
Read MoreNUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Ageing Well topics took place on 27 April morning with 186 registrants for the…
Read MoreNUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Youth Mental Resilience topics took place on…
Read MoreThe Philanthropist Series: Dr Lee Oi Kum
The Philanthropist Series: Dr Lee Oi Kum “It is important that we change our mindset from I to We, from an individual to the linked…
Read MoreUnleashing Resilience through Creativity: Highlights of MAELab’s March Holiday Art Workshop
Unleashing Resilience through Creativity: Highlights of MAELab’s March Holiday Art Workshop In line with our ongoing ‘Teens & Kin’ curation theme of ‘Empowering Youths’, the…
Read MoreLiving with Lucy: Melodies Fade but Memories Remain
Living with Lucy: Melodies Fade but Memories Remain To leave or to stay? We hope you have found your answer for the dilemma that unfolded…
Read MoreBehind the stage curtains: The people with a heart of gold
Behind the stage curtains: The people with a heart of gold The next edition of our signature fund-raising musical event will be on stage in…
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Learning for Resilience: The Power of Continued Education in Ageing – Dementia Asia Column Series
As I age, I’ve realized that what I do today shapes how I’ll live tomorrow. This ongoing process of self-discovery and learning has become essential…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience: Thriving in the Workplace and Preventing Burnout
Mental health in the workplace is critical for creating a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. It affects how employees interact with one another, handle…
Read MoreAcceptance and Gratitude: Moving on to the Next Chapter – Dementia Asia Column Series
Life is filled with chances, coincidences, and opportunities. More often than not, it doesn’t go the way you expect. In a letter to my 26-year-old…
Read MoreCaring for loved ones with dementia: A dance, a journey well-travelled together – Dementia Asia Column Series
My beloved dad who was first diagnosed with dementia in December 2020 passed on in late January 2024 at the age of 87. Perhaps it…
Read MoreHow I Remain Resilient As I Age – Dementia Asia Column Series
I am 77 and I accept the reality that I have aged. I accept the reality that as I age, my health issues multiply. I…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude – Dementia Asia Column Series
An Attitude of Gratitude A column written by Dr William Wan, Senior Consultant of the Singapore Kindness Movement “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that…
Read More‘Am I at Risk of Dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023
‘Am I at risk of dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023 The third edition of our Dementia Asia’s signature webinar series – ‘Living with Dementia’…
Read More‘COPING STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS’ WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS: 24 APRIL 2022
MSC is proud to announce the launch of our latest initiative – ‘Living with Dementia’ webinar series, which seeks to build the foundations of a…
Read MoreLIVING WITH DEMENTIA: COPING STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS
In this new webinar series by Mind Science Centre, we will be bringing you distinguished panelists from various fields with the aim to establish a…
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Tribute to Mr Lin Tah Hwa
Tribute to Mr Lin Tah Hwa We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Lin Tah Hwa on 10 September 2023, an esteemed benefactor…
Read MoreThe Official Launch of Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre: 5 May 2023
The Official Launch of Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre: 5 May 2023 The highly anticipated launch of the Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre…
Read More‘AGEING WITH DIGNITY’ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: 8 MAY 2022
In this edition of Mind Science Centre’s (MSC) key event – Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series, we were pleased to be able to hold…
Read MoreA NIGHT TO REMEMBER: AN UNDEFEATED MIND
On 11 March 2022, Mind Science Centre debuted its signature fund-raising event of the year – a Juke-Box Musical titled ‘An Undefeated Mind’. Months of…
Read MoreWALK A MILE IN THE SHOES OF ‘AN UNDEFEATED MIND’ CAST
As the meaningful story start to grow on us with the countless rounds of rehearsals and dance practices to perfect the act, the production team…
Read More[BEHIND THE SCENES] FIRST SCRIPT READING FOR ‘AN UNDEFEATED MIND’
The first script reading for our upcoming fund-raising musical took place in 30 November and it’s the first time our entire cast and production team…
Read MoreAN UNDEFEATED MIND: A FUND-RAISING JUKE-BOX MUSICAL
Struggling to navigate through uncharted waters of unfamiliar surroundings, Rose persists in holding on to her memories and the happy times. With the love and…
Read MoreQNA FOLLOW-UP FOR ‘ARTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH’ WEBINAR
During the webinar, time is limited and we could only answer some of the questions. As a follow-up, we decided to take that extra step…
Read More‘ARTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH’ WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS: 10 OCT 2021
In this edition of Mind Science Centre’s (MSC) key event – Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series, we celebrated World Mental Health Day the unique…
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MSC NEWSLETTER: IMPACT AND MILESTONES
In the latest issue of our Newsletter, the spotlight is placed on the impact we have achieved in FY2021! As our existing programmes gets enhanced…
Read MoreMIND SCIENCE CENTRE: WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHAT’S NEXT!
This three-session virtual programme is our latest initiative, in collaboration with the Centre for Healthcare Professionals Training! If you are looking for an introduction to…
Read More2021 MID-YEAR UPDATES: MIND SCIENCE CENTRE NEWSLETTER
As Mind Science Centre follows Singapore’s stride towards being an COVID-19 endemic nation, we are constantly adapting our key initiatives to suit the growing mental…
Read MoreMIND SCIENCE CENTRE: ONGOING & UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out what’s coming up at MSC! Join us on Facebook and participate in our ongoing campaign to spread love and positivity in May and…
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Save the date: I’MPERFECT Musical Drama
I’MPERFECT Musical Celebrated Alongside D.S. Lee Foundation $3 Million Gift Pictured: The cast, crew, production, and creative team of “I’MPERFECT.” https://youtu.be/ACxlS8SZCEU?feature=shared I’MPERFECT Musical Celebrated Alongside…
Read MoreThe Philanthropist Series: Dr Lee Oi Kum
The Philanthropist Series: Dr Lee Oi Kum “It is important that we change our mindset from I to We, from an individual to the linked…
Read MoreLiving with Lucy: Melodies Fade but Memories Remain
Living with Lucy: Melodies Fade but Memories Remain To leave or to stay? We hope you have found your answer for the dilemma that unfolded…
Read MoreBehind the stage curtains: The people with a heart of gold
Behind the stage curtains: The people with a heart of gold The next edition of our signature fund-raising musical event will be on stage in…
Read MoreLiving with Lucy: Fund-Raising Juke-Box Musical 2023
Living with Lucy: Fund-Raising Juke-Box Musical 2023 SHOWTIME @ DRAMA CENTRE THEATRE Fri, 24 Feb 2023 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 SHOW SYNOPSIS Lucy, a…
Read MoreTHE PHILANTHROPIST SERIES: A CHAT WITH DR COLLIN ANG
THE PHILANTHROPIST SERIES: A CHAT WITH DR COLLIN ANG “I had been blessed and it’s my responsibility to do my best for those who aren’t…
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Building Resilience: Thriving in the Workplace and Preventing Burnout
Mental health in the workplace is critical for creating a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. It affects how employees interact with one another, handle…
Read More‘Am I at Risk of Dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023
‘Am I at risk of dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023 The third edition of our Dementia Asia’s signature webinar series – ‘Living with Dementia’…
Read MoreTHERAPEUTIC FOREST: WALKING AWAY FROM DEPRESSION & DEMENTIA
Take a moment to hear the rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, or simply the crackling sound as you take a step on the…
Read MoreA SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MRS TEO POH YIM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs Teo Poh Yim, Patron of the Mind Science Centre on 31 Oct 2021. Our condolences and…
Read MoreMIDLIFE CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
In our brand-new Mind booklet, let’s place our focus on women’s climacteric period – Midlife. Evolutionarily, women’s ability to care may have equipped them with…
Read MoreCOVID-19: SIMPLE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AT HOME
In line with the measures from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Singaporean population at large has been staying or working from home as much as possible….
Read More89.3FM INFLUENCE: HOW TO GUARD YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19
If you missed out on this morning’s radio interview with Professor Kua on how we can build our resilience and overcome the mental burden of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 CHRONICLES: KEEP THE ELDERLY SAFE
Showing care and concern for our loved ones can be expressed through alternative platforms via Whatsapp video call, zoom, or a phone call to provide…
Read MoreA SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MR WEE SIN THO
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Wee Sin Tho, our founding Chairman of the Mind Science Centre. Mr Wee, together with a…
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NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Ageing Well topics took place on 27 April morning with 186 registrants for the…
Read MoreNUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Youth Mental Resilience topics took place on…
Read MoreROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
As the world moved on to a digitalized age, it is inevitable that the healthcare industry has to prepare to adapt to a new generation…
Read MoreMAELAB’S ANNUAL GRANT CALL
MAELab’s Art & Mind Grant recognises the integration of arts and mental health as an emerging yet fast-establishing interdisciplinary field. Opening avenues for discussion and…
Read MoreROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – HARNESSING HUMAN POTENTIAL AND HEALTH THROUGH URBAN NATURE
With limited land resource, Singapore has, over the years, found ways to integrate pockets of nature into its cityscape and living up to her reputation…
Read MoreREMINDER FOR MSC-SEED GRANT CALL
The Mind-Science Centre (MSC) is an academic research centre at the Department of Psychological Medicine under the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Centre…
Read MoreHIKIKOMORI – HIDDEN YOUTH SYNDROME SYMPOSIUM 2017
Hikikomori – Hidden Youth is an evolving syndrome affecting late adolescents and young adults, presenting with features of social withdrawal, isolation, depression, social anxiety with…
Read MoreHIKIKOMORI – HIDDEN YOUTH SYNDROME ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 2017
A panel of 33 mental health multidisciplinary professionals across psychology, psychiatry, the arts council, the ministry of education, voluntary work organisations and academicians with expertise…
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AWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023
AWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023 It’s Open House Day for our Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme! We sent…
Read MoreNUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Ageing Well topics took place on 27 April morning with 186 registrants for the…
Read MoreAWE Mindful Awareness Practice Workshop: 29 & 30 April 2023
AWE Mindful Awareness Practice Workshop: 29 & 30 April 2023 Fostering mental wellness through Mindfulness The Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme conducted its highly anticipated…
Read MoreAWE Volunteer Appreciation Day: 28 Jan 2023
AWE Volunteer Appreciation Day: 28 Jan 2023 It’s the time of the year for us to celebrate the contributions made by the Age Well Everyday…
Read MoreAWE VOLUNTEER GET-TOGETHER & NETWORKING
With the further easing of mask restrictions, the Age Well Everyday Programme will be getting ready to restart its community activities. As a volunteer-driven programme,…
Read MoreA HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR AWE VOLUNTEERS
On last Saturday, 11 December, we gathered on Zoom for one of our most important events of the year – Age Well Everyday (AWE) Volunteer…
Read MoreTAKING THE PERFECT SNAPSHOT: HANDPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH AWE VOLUNTEERS
15 Age Well Everyday (AWE) Volunteers gathered at Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab) on the morning of 17 September to pick up some tricks to…
Read MoreDELIVERING HOPE AND WARMTH TO OUR AGE WELL EVERYDAY SENIORS THROUGH MINI-AWE SESSION 2
Since 10 August, the Singapore government has loosen the restrictions and we are inching towards our envisioned new normal once again. As mentioned in our…
Read MoreWARMING THE HEARTS OF OUR AGE WELL EVERYDAY SENIORS DURING PHASE 2 (HEIGHTENED ALERT)
Singapore took a step back towards Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) restrictions on 22 July, which is slated to last for a month. It is indeed…
Read More
Learning for Resilience: The Power of Continued Education in Ageing – Dementia Asia Column Series
As I age, I’ve realized that what I do today shapes how I’ll live tomorrow. This ongoing process of self-discovery and learning has become essential…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience: Thriving in the Workplace and Preventing Burnout
Mental health in the workplace is critical for creating a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. It affects how employees interact with one another, handle…
Read MoreAcceptance and Gratitude: Moving on to the Next Chapter – Dementia Asia Column Series
Life is filled with chances, coincidences, and opportunities. More often than not, it doesn’t go the way you expect. In a letter to my 26-year-old…
Read MoreCaring for loved ones with dementia: A dance, a journey well-travelled together – Dementia Asia Column Series
My beloved dad who was first diagnosed with dementia in December 2020 passed on in late January 2024 at the age of 87. Perhaps it…
Read MoreThe Launch of the First Age Well Everyday (AWE) Club in Clementi Meadows
The Age Well Everyday (AWE) Club offers a suite of cognitive and physical activities to promote mental well-being and prevent dementia.
Read MoreHow I Remain Resilient As I Age – Dementia Asia Column Series
I am 77 and I accept the reality that I have aged. I accept the reality that as I age, my health issues multiply. I…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude – Dementia Asia Column Series
An Attitude of Gratitude A column written by Dr William Wan, Senior Consultant of the Singapore Kindness Movement “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that…
Read More‘Poetry and the Unquiet Mind’ Webinar Highlights: 22 March 2024
‘Poetry and the Unquiet Mind’ Webinar Highlights: 22 March 2024 9th Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series: Mental Health and the Arts The unquiet mind,…
Read MoreTribute to Mr Lin Tah Hwa
Tribute to Mr Lin Tah Hwa We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Lin Tah Hwa on 10 September 2023, an esteemed benefactor…
Read More
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Youth Mental Resilience topics took place on…
Read MoreUnleashing Resilience through Creativity: Highlights of MAELab’s March Holiday Art Workshop
Unleashing Resilience through Creativity: Highlights of MAELab’s March Holiday Art Workshop In line with our ongoing ‘Teens & Kin’ curation theme of ‘Empowering Youths’, the…
Read More‘TEENS & KIN’ CURATION LAUNCH: 1 JULY 2022
Mind Science Centre (MSC) is proud to bring you the second curation of Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab), titled ‘Teens & Kin’. The second exhibition…
Read More‘TEENS & KIN’ ART INSTALLATION DAY: 24 JUNE 2022
Back in April this year, a pre-curation art workshop took place at Boon Lay Primary School with a group of 16 students, from the West…
Read MoreMIND + PARENT BOOKLET – RAISING A RESILIENT CHILD
Growing up in the midst a fast-paced urban society, Singaporean youth contend with a wide range of growing up demands and challenges. In this transitional…
Read MoreTEENS & KIN: SECOND CURATION BY MIND ART EXPERIENTIAL LAB
This second exhibition puts the spotlight on youth mental health. We are excited to see how this uniquely themed curation can initiate conversations about intergenerational…
Read MoreSINGAPORE YOUTH RESILIENCE SCALE (SYRESS)
SYRESS is a comprehensive measure of resilience in adolescents, which reflects the multi-faceted components of resilience. It encompassed all the underlying mechanisms separately measured by…
Read More[SNEAK PEEK] THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR YOUTHS
The Gen Z youths in Singapore are growing up in the midst of a fast-paced urban society. The range of stressors they contend with on…
Read More
The Philanthropist Series: Dr Lee Oi Kum
The Philanthropist Series: Dr Lee Oi Kum “It is important that we change our mindset from I to We, from an individual to the linked…
Read MoreNUS GREATER GOOD SERIES – RESILIENCE ACROSS THE AGE CONTINUUM
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Greater Good Series kicked off the year with a most pertinent topic in our fast evolving and challenging times:…
Read MoreGREATER GOOD SERIES DINNER DIALOGUE: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH INTERGENERATIONAL (CHI) STUDY
Being the region’s first multi-disciplinary and intergenerational ageing research, the CHI study aims to holistically investigate the biological, psychological and social factors that affect the…
Read MoreMIND-SCIENCE CENTRE GREATER GOOD SERIES EVENT – HOW TO BUILD MENTAL RESILIENCE IN OUR YOUTH?
To conclude the Inaugural Hikikomori Round Table and Symposium, MSC has organised the Greater Good Series Dinner Dialogue at Orchard Hotel Singapore as the finale….
Read MoreMIND-SCIENCE CENTRE GREATER GOOD SERIES EVENT – CAN DEMENTIA BE PREVENTED? A BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH THROUGH DIET, MUSIC AND CHINESE PAINTING
When the secretases that produce Aβ were first identified in the late 1990s, some people felt that the writing was on the wall for Alzheimer’s…
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NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 2: Ageing-in-Place The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Ageing Well topics took place on 27 April morning with 186 registrants for the…
Read MoreNUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building
NUS Psychiatry Symposium Day 1: The Emotional Challenges of Youth and Resilience Building The NUS Psychiatry Symposium on Youth Mental Resilience topics took place on…
Read MoreROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
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The Age Well Everyday Programe (AWE) is launching 2 different courses in October 2020: the AWE E-learning training course (6 mods), and the Lifestyle Management…
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Mind Science Centre has collaborated with NUH Memory Clinic and NUH Dietetics to create a “Food for the Mind” booklet focusing on nutrition for healthy…
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The 4-hours workshop was delivered in two parts, each with a lecture segment, a mindfulness practice session and a Q&A discussion. During the workshop, Dr…
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Read MoreMSC HALF DAY VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS SILENT RETREAT ON 19 APRIL 2020
Find peace and joy in tough times by applying “COVID-19”. Join our half day virtual mindfulness silent retreat via Zoom on 19 April (Sunday), with…
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Read More‘Am I at Risk of Dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023
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As the meaningful story start to grow on us with the countless rounds of rehearsals and dance practices to perfect the act, the production team…
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The first script reading for our upcoming fund-raising musical took place in 30 November and it’s the first time our entire cast and production team…
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Struggling to navigate through uncharted waters of unfamiliar surroundings, Rose persists in holding on to her memories and the happy times. With the love and…
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To conclude the Inaugural Hikikomori Round Table and Symposium, MSC has organised the Greater Good Series Dinner Dialogue at Orchard Hotel Singapore as the finale….
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ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
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With limited land resource, Singapore has, over the years, found ways to integrate pockets of nature into its cityscape and living up to her reputation…
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MAELab’s Art & Mind Grant recognises the integration of arts and mental health as an emerging yet fast-establishing interdisciplinary field. Opening avenues for discussion and…
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Growing up in the midst a fast-paced urban society, Singaporean youth contend with a wide range of growing up demands and challenges. In this transitional…
Read MoreMIDLIFE CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
In our brand-new Mind booklet, let’s place our focus on women’s climacteric period – Midlife. Evolutionarily, women’s ability to care may have equipped them with…
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Mind Science Centre has collaborated with NUH Memory Clinic and NUH Dietetics to create a “Food for the Mind” booklet focusing on nutrition for healthy…
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‘COPING STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS’ WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS: 24 APRIL 2022
MSC is proud to announce the launch of our latest initiative – ‘Living with Dementia’ webinar series, which seeks to build the foundations of a…
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In this new webinar series by Mind Science Centre, we will be bringing you distinguished panelists from various fields with the aim to establish a…
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‘Poetry and the Unquiet Mind’ Webinar Highlights: 22 March 2024
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Read More‘Are Women at Higher Risk of Mental Illness’ Webinar Highlights: 8 June 2023
In this edition of Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre’s (MSC) key event – Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series, we focused on women’s mental…
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THE ECOLOGY OF RESILIENCE: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 | NAMAS BOOK LAUNCH AND WEE SIN THO LECTURE | ZOOM WEBINAR
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Read More‘Am I at Risk of Dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023
‘Am I at risk of dementia’ Webinar Highlights: 16 March 2023 The third edition of our Dementia Asia’s signature webinar series – ‘Living with Dementia’…
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MAELab’s Art & Mind Grant recognises the integration of arts and mental health as an emerging yet fast-establishing interdisciplinary field. Opening avenues for discussion and…
Read MoreMINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT) FOR LIFE
Originally developed for relapse prevention of people with chronic depression, MBCT has been widely applied to a range of physical and psychological health problems. Beyond…
Read MoreMIND + PARENT BOOKLET – RAISING A RESILIENT CHILD
Growing up in the midst a fast-paced urban society, Singaporean youth contend with a wide range of growing up demands and challenges. In this transitional…
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MSCP is a 6-session evidence-based healthcare adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, introducing the concepts of Mindfulness with particular emphasis on how to manage stress more…
Read More‘AGEING WITH DIGNITY’ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: 8 MAY 2022
In this edition of Mind Science Centre’s (MSC) key event – Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series, we were pleased to be able to hold…
Read MoreLIVING WITH DEMENTIA: COPING STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS
In this new webinar series by Mind Science Centre, we will be bringing you distinguished panelists from various fields with the aim to establish a…
Read MoreA NIGHT TO REMEMBER: AN UNDEFEATED MIND
On 11 March 2022, Mind Science Centre debuted its signature fund-raising event of the year – a Juke-Box Musical titled ‘An Undefeated Mind’. Months of…
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AWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023
AWE Open House Day for Collaborators towards Healthier SG: 26 July 2023 It’s Open House Day for our Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme! We sent…
Read MoreAWE Mindful Awareness Practice Workshop: 29 & 30 April 2023
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Read MoreAWE VOLUNTEER GET-TOGETHER & NETWORKING
With the further easing of mask restrictions, the Age Well Everyday Programme will be getting ready to restart its community activities. As a volunteer-driven programme,…
Read More‘TEENS & KIN’ CURATION LAUNCH: 1 JULY 2022
Mind Science Centre (MSC) is proud to bring you the second curation of Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab), titled ‘Teens & Kin’. The second exhibition…
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Back in April this year, a pre-curation art workshop took place at Boon Lay Primary School with a group of 16 students, from the West…
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With limited land resource, Singapore has, over the years, found ways to integrate pockets of nature into its cityscape and living up to her reputation…
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On last Saturday, 11 December, we gathered on Zoom for one of our most important events of the year – Age Well Everyday (AWE) Volunteer…
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