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What causes burnout?🔥Burnout doesn’t happen overnight - it builds up over time when stress outweighs rest and support. C...
22/08/2025

What causes burnout?🔥
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight - it builds up over time when stress outweighs rest and support. Common causes include:

✦ Heavy workloads and long hours
✦ Lack of control or unclear expectations
✦ Little recognition or reward
✦ Poor work-life balance
✦ Chronic caregiving or emotional demands

When these pressures pile up, they can take a serious toll on your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

✨ Remember: burnout is a signal, not a weakness. Prioritising rest, setting boundaries, and reaching out for support can make all the difference.

We often picture our 30s as a decade of growth: stable careers, families forming, health on our side. But for many, it’s...
18/08/2025

We often picture our 30s as a decade of growth: stable careers, families forming, health on our side. But for many, it’s also a time of colliding responsibilities: chasing promotions, supporting children and ageing parents, paying off mortgages, or navigating relationships that bring both joy and heartbreak.

Su***des among people in their 30s are rising. The early signs are subtle, which is why prevention can’t just happen at crisis lines. It starts with everyday human connections: a colleague checking in, a friend offering to walk alongside someone to counselling.

Behind every statistic is a life that can still be saved. A culture where reaching out is seen as courage, not weakness, can make the difference. Read the full commentary by our psychiatrist, Dr Jared Ng and Mr Gasper Tan of Samaritans of Singapore: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-30s-are-heavy-understanding-suicide-in-singapores-young-adults

💭 “Why do we keep buying lottery tickets when the odds are 1 in 14 million?”Lotteries aren’t just about luck.. They play...
18/08/2025

💭 “Why do we keep buying lottery tickets when the odds are 1 in 14 million?”

Lotteries aren’t just about luck.. They play on psychology. Dr Jared Ng, our psychiatrist at Connections MindHealth, explains how probability neglect and the gambler’s fallacy make jackpots feel more attainable than they really are.

In Singapore, where living costs are high and income gaps feel stark, the hope of a life-changing win can be especially compelling.

✨ Read Dr Ng’s full insights in : https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/buying-hope-inside-spores-love-affair-with-the-lottery

Your worth is never measured by how much you can push through.👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻 When the pressure to perform never ends, burnout ...
16/08/2025

Your worth is never measured by how much you can push through.👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻

When the pressure to perform never ends, burnout can take hold. Leaving you exhausted, irritable, and unable to focus. It’s more common than you think, especially for working adults.

When it feels overwhelming, remember help is available.💜

A single number, 1771, now connects anyone in distress to mental health support in Singapore 24/7, via call, WhatsApp, o...
14/08/2025

A single number, 1771, now connects anyone in distress to mental health support in Singapore 24/7, via call, WhatsApp, or webchat.

It’s a big step forward. But as Dr Jared Ng writes in his CNA commentary, access is only the start. For this helpline to truly save lives, we need:

☎️ Skilled counsellors with strong training and support
👥 Seamless handovers so people don’t have to relive their trauma
👣 Follow-up services that have the capacity to help
🏘️ A community that listens without judgement

Su***de prevention isn’t just about picking up the phone, it’s about making sure help is there, and it works, when someone calls.

Read Dr Jared Ng’s full commentary: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/mental-health-crisis-helpline-1771-counsellors-staffing-training-referral-5292396

Today we celebrate International Youth Day and remind everyone of the importance of supporting the mental health of youn...
12/08/2025

Today we celebrate International Youth Day and remind everyone of the importance of supporting the mental health of young people around us. 💗🌍

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is simply to listen with patience, kindness, and without judgment. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, friend, or mentor, your support can make a world of difference. 🤝

If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is available. Taking that first step can truly make a positive difference in mental health and wellbeing.

That ‘mental cloudiness’ you’re experiencing - poor focus, forgetfulness, or feeling sluggish even after rest, it’s ofte...
11/08/2025

That ‘mental cloudiness’ you’re experiencing - poor focus, forgetfulness, or feeling sluggish even after rest, it’s often called brain fog. But it’s not just one-off tiredness, it’s your brain signalling something deeper.

Dr Jared Ng shares why brain fog happens and when it might be more than just a bad day: from stress and tiredness to underlying mental or physical health issues.

📰 Read the full article here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/mental-health-matters/brain-fog-mental-cloudiness-5266696

09/08/2025

Happy National day, Singapore! 🇸🇬

National Day reminds us that strength doesn’t come from standing alone it grows when we support one another. Let’s carry that spirit into our daily lives by caring for our own mental health and the people around us. 💞

💼 Burnout is more than just feeling tired. It’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonge...
08/08/2025

💼 Burnout is more than just feeling tired. It’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress.

While it’s most often work-related, burnout can also happen in other areas of life - parenting, caregiving, even relationships.

If you’ve been feeling drained, detached, or unmotivated for a long time, it might be more than “just stress," it might be time to talk to someone. We're here for you!
📧 hello@connectionsmind.com
📞 +65 6908 7624
💬 +65 9299 4331 (WhatsApp only)

On this Nurses’ Day, we honour not just nurses, but every team member who plays a part in caring for others.💙To the ones...
01/08/2025

On this Nurses’ Day, we honour not just nurses, but every team member who plays a part in caring for others.💙

To the ones who guide patients gently, who bring comfort with their presence, who manage, calm and support, your work may not always be seen, but it is always felt.

Thank you for showing up with compassion, every single day. 🤗

30/07/2025

🏊‍♀️ As athletes from around the world compete at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, we’re reminded that resilience isn’t just for sports, it’s a life skill we all need.

Whether you're pushing your limits in sport or navigating everyday stress, building mental resilience can help you stay grounded, focused, and strong.💪

Here are 4 simple but powerful reminders:
⦁ Reframe pressure as a challenge - not a threat.
⦁ Focus on the process, not just the result.
⦁ Take care of your body and mind - rest, fuel, and recovery matter.
⦁ Lean on support - resilience grows when we don’t face challenges alone.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more as Ms Mabel, our Principal Clinical Psychologist, shares practical ways to stay resilient when faced with stress, setbacks, or uncertainty.

An old problem in a new world.In their latest commentary, Dr Jared Ng and Dr David Teo explore what’s behind the rise in...
28/07/2025

An old problem in a new world.

In their latest commentary, Dr Jared Ng and Dr David Teo explore what’s behind the rise in teen va**ng and Kpods use and why it’s more than just a discipline issue.

Today’s teens are growing up in an environment where risky behaviours are amplified by social media and access to harmful substances is just a click away. Peer pressure doesn’t always look like a dare, sometimes it can come from thousands of unseen sources online.

What’s needed goes beyond enforcement. It starts with open conversations at home, support in schools, and a community that responds with empathy. Because behind every behaviour is a story, and sometimes, a silent struggle.

📰 Read the full article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/va**ng-kpods-and-teenage-risk-taking-an-old-problem-in-a-new-world?close=true

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