The number of adults that suffer from mental disorders are increasing in Singapore. So what should we look out for and what are some of the ways to help us keep a healthy state of mind
The prevalence of mental disorders
Our mind is the most powerful and complex organ in the body, it controls our consciousness and also determines our physical being and the way we function in our daily life. Yet it is much harder for us to assess our mental wellbeing, compared to our physical health. And a 2016 nationwide study spearheaded by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) found that 1 in 7 of us, will experience a mental disorder in our lifetime.The top 3 mental disorders are currently:
The woes of a hyperconnected world
With our current society being built on convenience, it has become too easy for us to neglect our physical health because of poor dietary habits and limited physical activity, and also our mental health with over-indulgence in bad habits such as:
For city dwellers like ourselves, where taking a day trip to the countryside is difficult, here are some suggestions for having “me time”:
At the same time, if you know of anybody who needs a listening ear. or should consider counselling, there are various groups that provide valuable support:
Besides being your trusted financial planner, Chloe is always just a message or phone call away, happy to listen to your woes with an open mind and heart.
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