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Belle, the Beyond the Label Helpbot

Meet Belle, the Beyond the Label Helpbot who will assist you with helplines, mental health services, and list of resources and programmes for the community.

Mental Health Services Resource Directory List of available programmes, contacts and addresses of services to support persons with mental health issues.

For Parents

Parenting Tips on Helping Your Child Cope With Trauma

Understanding Mental Health Challenges Faced by Youths

Dialogue by BTL Youth Alliance

Helping Your Child Cope With Trauma

Organised by Silver Ribbon in support of BTL

For Youths

Tips on Peer Support

by Campus PSY

Extracts from BTL Media Guide

Self-care Tips

by Limitless Singapore

LimitlessTips1 The danger of stress is very real!

#DidYouKnow that Singapore spends 18% (or $3.1 billion) of its total healthcare expenditure on stress-related illnesses annually?*

The immense pressure to excel academically, expectations from parents, increased competition for employment and the digital stress. It’s time NOT to take stress lightly.

Relax, Let Go and Breathe.

*Source: Study found that Singapore spends about 18% (or $3.1 billion) of its total healthcare expenditure on stress-related illnesses annually - The Straits Times article, 21 Nov 2019

LimitlessTips2 Allow yourself to be heard

Understanding, acknowledging, and processing why we feel the way we do can seem like a complicated process. However, challenge yourself to let your voice be your superpower.

If you ever need to speak to someone, reach out:
- National CARE Hotline (8am to 12am): 1800-202-6868
- Limitless Singapore: www.limitless.sg/talk
- SAMH (weekdays, 9am-1pm; 2pm-6pm): 1800-283-7019
- Touchline (weekdays, 9am-6pm): 1800-377-2252

Do visit Belle, Beyond the Label helpbot for mental health resources and services.

LimitlessTips3 Have you ever found yourself at a loss when a loved one seeks support from you? We would often make the mistake of doing what we think is best. Even though we have good intentions, doing that might results in them closing up even more.

People with mental health conditions often anticipate rejection from others because of the stigma associated with it. In the case that your loved one opens up about their mental health experiences, it is important to…
Be present - sometimes all you need is to listen. You may not need to offer any solution, simply listening is a form of support.
Ask them how they would like to be supported - keep the conversations going and let them set the pace for seeking support themselves.

Doing so provides them a safe space where they can talk openly about their thoughts and feelings!

LimitlessTips4 If you look around right now, it is quite impossible to look at how 2020 had evolved without talking about our mental health. Many of us may be facing some form of struggles given our current climate.

MYTH: Counselling is for people with mental health conditions.
FACT: Counselling is for anyone who has an emotional situation they need help with or for anyone simply going through a bad time and wants to gain a new perspective. It can be very effective in helping us sort through life’s challenging moments.

So if you need a listening ear, don’t be afraid to talk to someone today.

LimitlessTips5 Sometimes, nothing seems to go right, no matter how hard you try. Everyone has bad days. However, if you’re going through a mental health condition, bad days may be harder to “shake off”.

If you or someone you know have been experiencing low moods for more than 2 weeks, or have suicidal tendencies, please reach out:
- limitless.sg/talk
- SOS 24hr hotline 1800 221 4444
- National CARE hotline 6202 6868
- Belle, Beyond the Label helpbot for mental health resources and services

Youthophia (NYC)

Youthopia logo Struggling to manage your emotions or know of someone in need? Find relevant resources to aid your mental well-being and support your peers.

Click here

Youth Mental Well-Being Network

Youth Mental Wellbeing Network

Participate/advocate for youth mental health and find resources on mental health support!

Click here

Publications

Understanding the Quality of Life of Adults with Mental Health Issues

NCSS supports a person-centred and ecosystem approach towards helping individuals achieve quality of life. This is also the value which underscores the Social Service Sector Strategic Thrusts (2017-2021), a 5-year roadmap for the social service sector.

Removing Barriers - Interacting with Persons with Mental Health Issues

This booklet gives an overview on how to help persons at risk of or experiencing mental health issues. It features everyday encounters with persons who may be experiencing mental health issues. This booklet is also to help persons who are interested in supporting their friends, colleagues, neighbours or loved ones, and gives recommendations for action to help others seeking help.

Engagement Tools

How Much Do You Know About Mental Health?

Let's be more aware and knowledgeable about mental health to help fight perceptions and stigma in our community.

Click here to view the How Much Do You Know About Mental Health? infographic (188kb).

Speaking About Mental Health

The words we use in our daily interactions can impact people living with mental health conditions. Learn more about non-stigmatising terms we can all use to stamp out stigma.

Click here to view the Speaking About Mental Health infographic (106kb).

Mental Health Toolkit for Employers

An employer’s guide to hiring and
supporting persons with mental health
conditions in the workplace

For those interested to find out more, click here.

Beyond the Label Conversation Tool

Beyond the Label conversation tool is designed to facilitate meaningful conversations about mental health and stigma. The conversation can be used by anyone who is open to having a better understanding of mental health and exploring the impact of stigma in society.

For those interested to find out more, please email
ncss_mental_health@ncss.gov.sg

Financial Subsidy

Mental health services are covered under existing healthcare subsidy schemes for outpatient and Inpatient treatments. Additional subsidies are available for those seeking treatment for conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme; and MediSave and MediShield Life claims can also be used for these treatments. Should one need further financial assistance despite Government subsidies, insurance and MediSave, MediFund is available.

Find out more about SUBSIDIES at:

Videos

A Social Experiment on Mental Health Stigma | Beyond the Label
How do we view persons with mental health conditions? To find out, we invited members of the public to a social experiment.

Beyond the Label | Sumaiyah's Story of Resilience and Recovery from Schizophrenia
When Sumaiyah was diagnosed with schizophrenia, her family and friends came together to encourage and support her. Today, she is in recovery, happily married and working as a full-time programme coordinator. Mental illness does not discriminate, so why should we? Let's unite against mental health stigma.

Beyond the Label | Nicholas' Story of Resilience and Recovery from Depression
Nicholas battled with depression for over 10 years, and overcame it with treatment and the support of loved ones. Today, he's inspiring others with his recovery story. Mental illness does not discriminate, so why should we? Let's unite against mental health stigma.

Beyond the Label | Nicole's story of resilience and recovery from depression and anxiety
Nicole manages depression and anxiety with medication, therapy and support. Today, she's in recovery and supports others in their recovery journeys through writing. Mental illness does not discriminate, so why should we? Let's unite against mental health stigma.

Beyond the Label | Desmond’s story of resilience and recovery from schizophrenia
Desmond was seeing images for years before he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now, with medication and a new interest in photography. Desmond views life through a different pair of lens. Mental illness does not discriminate, so why should we? Let’s unite against mental health stigma.

Beyond The Label | Understanding Anxiety
The mental health landscape has seen an increase in Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD over the last 6 years, according to the Singapore Mental Health Study. Watch Veena’s story to understand more on how you can support someone on their road to recovery.

Beyond The Label | Understanding Depression
According to the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016, depression is the most common mental health condition in Singapore.
Watch this video to learn more about depression, and how support and acceptance help in recovery. Let's unite against mental health stigma today.

Beyond the Label | Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the top three mental health conditions in Singapore, according to the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016. Watch this video to learn more about OCD and how you can support someone on their road to recovery.

Let's Be Brave And Seek Support - Beyond the Label
You are not alone. The first step to recovering from a mental health condition, is finding the courage to seek help, and getting support from your friends and loved ones.

It's time to open up and talk about it with someone you trust.

Let's Support Our Family & Friends - Beyond the Label
Do you have a loved one or a friend struggling with a mental health condition?

By being more understanding, offering your support and seeking help for them, you can get them on their road to recovery. It's time to open up and talk about mental health.

Let's Offer Our Support As Colleagues & Caregivers - Beyond the Label
Is someone in your office or your life partner struggling with a mental health condition? By being more understanding, offering your support and seeking help for them, you can get them on their road to recovery. It's time to open up and talk about mental health.

year-3-shortfilm The Clock - Beyond the Label Campaign 2020 Short Film
Hard times reveal true strength. Let's have more compassion and empathy for persons with mental health conditions during these difficult times. The support from family, friends or mental health professionals can help in the road to recovery.

Beyond the Label Fest 2020 Finale Video | NDP 2020 Theme Song - Everything I Am
Thank you for joining us at #BTLFEST2020. We hope that your weekend was enriched and brighter with the workshops, dialogues and music!

Past Initiative - Speak Up

Speak Up

In support of World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2016

According to the Singapore Mental Health Study conducted by IMH in 2010, about 1 in 8 Singaporeans have a mental health issue. Of those, only a third will seek help1.

This project was part of NCSS’s 5-year public education efforts to promote the inclusion of persons in recovery as our thoughts, words and actions can make a difference. We hope that through this project, persons in recovery would feel that they are not alone, and that the general public would be more accepting and inclusive towards persons in recovery.

If you need any information on this project, please contact Ms Seri Ayuni at NCSS_Mental_Health@ncss.gov.sg.

¹Siow Ann Chong et al (2012). Help-Seeking Pattern of the Mentally Ill. Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore; 41:154-60

Campaign Video

	A short film based on real life stories of recovery and resilience which showcases the importance of the support of friends and family. >> Click here.
	Mr Joseph shares who helped him on his journey to recovery from depression. >> Click here.
	Peirong talks about bipolar disorder and how her supportive boss helped her in her recovery journey. >> Click here.

To support or donate to mental health related causes, please click here.

Resources