MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Continue your
Mental Health Journey
Resources
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Compendium to Guided Mental Health Commentary
in The Experience
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CONTINUE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEY
This non-exhaustive list outlines some mental health resources which could be helpful in your mental health journey.
Book List
‘White: Behind Mental Health Stigma’
A book about mental health in Singapore as told through the perspectives of fifty voices.
‘Why We Sleep’
by Matthew Walker
‘The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma’
by Bessel van der Kolk
ONLINE RESOURCES
Happiness Initiative
A social enterprise that translates the science of happiness and well-being into actions people can take.
Silver Ribbon Singapore
A society that aims to combat mental health stigma, encourage early treatment and facilitate integration of people with mental illness within the society through innovative means of promoting mental health literacy.
Limitless
A non profit organisation that aims to provide affordable and accessible counselling to youths aged 12-25. Their counselling services can be done through text, video call or in person.
@calmcollectiveasia
A platform that creates conversations around mental health in Asia.
@asha.n.co
A peer support community for women seeking a safe space to practice mental wellness, healing+living in recovery from mental health issues and abuse.
@howareyoureallysg
How Are You, Really? is a communication campaign that aims to empower youths aged 19 to 24 in Singapore with the ability to provide functional support to others with depression.
@ycs.mhc
Youth Corps Singapore Mental Health Cluster is a youth-led cluster under Youth Corps Singapore, advocating for mental health.
@silent_conditions
An instagram account dedicated to raising more awareness about mental health issues
@mindfi.co
MindFi is a digital wellness platform with meditations, well-being assessments and video content on mental health, well-being and workplace performance

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@heyturnique
Turnique is an online brain gym specializing in holistic mental fitness workout.

Turnique’s training is a holistic approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Classes are conducted by trained instructors, based on their expertise.

Find out more at https://turnique.org/

Compendium to Guided Mental Health Commentary
in The Experience
These are some resources, links and videos that the team has found helpful in helping us gain a deeper understanding of certain keywords and themes covered in The Experience. They are framed via three thematic categories:
EXPERIENCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS
SUPPORT SYSTEM
MEDICAL CARE
Experience of
mental illness
Eva’s experience of her mental health issues forms the heart of the piece. Below are some key themes of her experience previously highlighted in the guided commentary.
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TRAUMA
DEPRESSION
PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION
PSYCHOLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION
MOOD DISTURBANCES
SELF-HARM
RECOVERY
TRAUMA
Traumatic Event
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video explains a neurological response to a traumatic event as well as how someone can develop PTSD.
Trauma-based Therapy
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This blog post describes how trauma-informed care and a trauma-informed therapist can help you.
Flashback
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what a flashback is as well as other symptoms someone with PTSD may face.
Reliving Trauma
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article lists some grounding techniques one can use while having a flashback.
Dissociating
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This document explains what dissociation is and its causes.
Unprocessed Emotions
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article highlights how identifying and processing these emotions could help alleviate the trauma.
Unprocessed Trauma
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article tells us how trauma causes biological changes to the body.
Depression
Depressed Mood
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video explains depression and its symptoms.
Suicidal Thoughts and Inclinations
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article lists some warning signs and examples of suicidal ideation.
Actively Suicidal
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what is actively suicidal behaviour.
Passively Suicidal
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what is actively suicidal behaviour.
Triggers
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains different triggers and how to cope with them.
Anhedonia
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what anhedonia is and how to overcome it.
physical dysfunction
Neuro Vegetative Symptoms
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Indicates disturbances of a person’s functions necessary to maintain life, such as sad mood, lack of general interest, decreased appetite, weight loss and insomnia. This academic journal delves deeper into such symptoms in the context of Major Depressive Disorders (MDD)
Pre-sleep Cognitions
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This report explains the difference in pre-sleep cognitions between those with insomnia and those without.
Sleep
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video touches on the science of sleep and the different sleep conditions one may face.
Dreams
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video highlights different theories of dreams.
While this article touches on how dreams process negative emotions
REM Sleep
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what REM sleep is and its benefits.
Insomnia
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video shows us what causes insomnia.
Sleeping Habits
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video suggests different habits we could adopt to improve sleep.
Heartbreak
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Romantic passion triggers a neurological response that is involved in our survival system. This report tells us what that neurological response is.
While this article talks about different studies and their findings.
psychological dysfunction
Negative Affect
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
How one has a more pessimistic approach to life and has poor self concept. It includes a variety of emotions like sadness, fear and nervousness. 

This article explains the difference between positive and negative affect.
Affect Intolerance
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
One’s ability to withstand as well as their sensitivity to their emotions, mostly in terms of negative emotions.
Psychological Fatigue
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article tells us what causes mental exhaustion and how to treat it.
Pathological Grief
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
A form of grief that interferes with daily living includes:

• Depression symptoms (Resource 1)
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• 5 stages of grief (Resource 2)
• Feelings of worthlessness

• Unable to deal with reality of loss
Mood disturbances
Cycle/ Severity of Mood Disturbances
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what causes rapid shifts in mood.
Emotional Stability
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article teaches us what we can do to be more mentally stable.
Emotional Dysregulation
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what dysregulation is and possible solutions.
Interventions
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article lists how one can manage their mood swings.
self-harm
Possible Reasons for Self-Harm
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video tells us possible reasons why one may self harm.
Emotional Tension
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This report explains how self harm can be a form of relief.
Societal Stigma
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video highlights the societal stigma some may have towards those with mental illnesses.
The stigma occurs because of misconceptions:
recovery
Recovery
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains the recovery model.
Healthier Coping Mechanisms
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article suggests different healthier coping mechanisms we could adopt.
Recovery is Not Linear
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains how recovery is not linear.
Stashes of Medicine
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article warns us of the dangers of drug overdose.
Other Needs
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
SUPPORT SYSTEM
In one scene in particular, Eva has a conversation with a friend. We believe that a support system is crucial for mental health, especially in recovery.
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MEANS OF SUPPORT
IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORT
Means of SUpport
Flashback
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains how we could help someone facing a flashback.
Importance of support
Care from Many Others
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains why support systems are important in recovery.
Mental Health Recovery Ecosystem
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This report explains the ecosystem of one’s mental health recovery.
Oxygen Mask Theory
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article highlights how we should make sure to take care of ourselves first before taking care of others.
MEDICAL CARE
We can only hope to cover a glimpse of mental health care from the perspective of The Experience, which includes certain types of therapies referenced, the importance of seeking help as well as the ethics of mental healthcare and experiences of therapists.
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TYPES OF THERAPY
INFOMATION oN THERAPy
ETHICs
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Types of therapy
EMDR
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video explains what EMDR is and how it works.
This is an article on EMDR.
Psychotherapy
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This video is on psychotherapy and its effects.
Narrative Therapy
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article introduces what narrative therapy is.
Information on therapy
Therapeutic Alliance
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Therapeutic alliance consists of 3 essential elements: agreement on the goals of the treatment, the tasks and the development of a personal bond made up of reciprocal positive feelings.

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This article includes warning signs of therapy and counselling.
This article is on boundaries one should have with their therapist.
Before your First Session
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains the differences between a Psychologist and Psychiatrist.
This article has suggestions on how to pick a therapist.
Therapeutic Process
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains why you might feel worse before feeling better during recovery.
J-curve Effect
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains what the J curve effect is the context of therapy. It is also applicable in recovery.
Suicide Risk Assessment
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This report shows how a professional may conduct their assessment.
Problems with Self-Diagnosis
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article tells us why we should not self-diagnose.
Defensiveness
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains why someone can get defensive in the therapeutic process and why it happens.
ETHICS
Idolisation and Idealisation of Therapist
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains why this may happen and what one should do.
On Changing Therapists
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article explains factors that might lead to a need to change your therapist.
Basic Counselling Ethics
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This link includes the list of ethical principles that counsellors in Singapore should follow.
Counselling Ethical Violations
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This link highlights possible ethical violations that counsellors in Singapore could commit.
mental health professionals
Stress
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This article is a compilation of ways therapists cope with stress.
Emotional Safety Framework
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
This document shows the emotional safety framework of mental health professionals based in the UK.
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