Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Date: 29 Nov 2024 | Time: 11:00 – 13:10 | Venue: L1-S4

Track Chairs: 
Associate Professor Timothy Sim, Singapore University of Social Sciences; 
Dr Sharon Sung, Duke-NUS Medical School; 
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Singapore University of Technology and Design 

This track will focus on understanding and promoting strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan from children, adolescent, adult and older people. Leading experts from different disciplines will discuss specific strategies related to a range of cognitive-behavioural, emotional, social and relational issues for all ages in the context of Singapore.  

Talk 1: Youth Psychosomatic Intervention – Harmonising Mind and Body in a Tiered Approach: The KKH RECAP Programme
Ms Yik Chow MengMs Flora Yong, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Talk 2: Responding to Hidden Adolescent Psychosocial Distress in the Emergency Department
Dr Angelina Ang, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Talk 3: REACHing out to Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Issues
Ms Geraldine Wong, Institute of Mental Health 

Talk 4: Working with Adults and Couples with Chronic Illnesses Towards Greater Mental Wellbeing
Dr Chua Wei Bin, Counselling and Care Centre

Talk 5: How Much can Life Satisfaction Change in Older Adult Singaporeans?
Associate Professor William Tov, Singapore Management University