Voice Out 2017: Challenging Silence and Stigma through Song
By Yi Feng // Martin Luther King Jr. once said: In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Societal stigma, shame and secrecy are commonly associated...
View ArticleAn Escape Room for Empathy: Have you met Jessica?
By Effendi K. // On 9 to 10 January 2018, a ground up social movement dedicated to heighten awareness of mental health issues among youths, CampusPSY (short for Peer Support for Youths) ran a series of...
View ArticleBook Review: Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
By Beyond A Maze // Depressed at 24, Matt Haig wanted to jump off a cliff. But he chose to turn back. A few years later, Haig penned his experiences and thoughts in Reasons to Stay Alive (RTSA). But...
View Article“In Order To Become Well”: Reflections on Mental Health Festival 2018
By Joshua L. // In the heart of former Woodbridge Hospital on the 8th of September 2018, people from all over Singapore congregated for the same cause: mental health. Community partners, ambassadors,...
View ArticleTogether Against Stigma conference 2019
By Dawn W. // On 3-5 October 2019, like-minded individuals convened in a conference to discuss social stigma faced by persons with mental health conditions. As a bystander, it is convenient to cast...
View ArticleAfter a Suicide Attempt, a Stuffed Bear Helped Renew a Sense of Purpose
By Marcus Lim // The modern workplace can be rewarding, but the increased pressure to get results and to work late, has led to more burnout. Enoch Li, 39, a Hong Kong social entrepreneur, strongly...
View ArticleReflections from the Singapore Mental Health Conference 2021
By Q. Anuradha // On 24 and 25 August 2021, The Tapestry Project attended the 6th Singapore Mental Health Conference which was jointly organised by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Agency for...
View ArticleReview: Dear Evan Hansen
By Bairavee // *This review contains spoilers. Adapted from a largely successful Broadway musical, the movie follows Evan Hansen, its 17-year-old protagonist who suffers from severe social anxiety and...
View ArticleThe Monster in the Mirror: A Musical that Reflects an Important Message
What are the monsters inside our heads? Our writer, Rachel, shares her reflections on the latest musical Monster in the Mirror. The post The Monster in the Mirror: A Musical that Reflects an Important...
View ArticleGetting off the Ladder: Philip’s Story
Philip describes how his experience of depression made him get off the ladder of extrinsic goals in his life, learn to cultivate self-compassion, and focus on intrinsic values. The post Getting off the...
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