Part 1: Unpacking thecience of Rejection
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I believe one of the things many of us fear or hate to receive in our mailbox would be, “Sorry to inform you that…”. As a second-year undergraduate applying for internships, rejection is almost becoming a daily occurrence for me. Despite how many times I tell myself, “It’s okay”, “Don’t let this define you”, I still find myself sinking into negativity when I face rejection.   Rejection manifests in various areas of life, including work and relationships. In this essay, in hopes of self-learning and helping whoever going through a similar issue, I will be discussing the psychology of rejec ..read more
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Making a Mid-Career Switch to Psychology
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3y ago
Switching careers can be tough. It is venturing into uncharted waters; it is facing a steep learning curve; it is taking a potential pay cut. Good news is: it brings along more meaning, opportunities, and growth. Best of all, it is not impossible. This article is directed at my fellow aspiring psychologists out there, who are toying with the idea of a career switch, but not sure how, amidst the current uncertainty. Given the recent pandemic, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) have rolled out two initiatives relevant for mid-career switching: SGUnited Skills Programme an ..read more
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My Mentorship Experience with SG Psych Stuff by Nelson Toh
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Why I thought a mentorship was necessary Prior to being part of the SG Psych Stuff mentorship programme, I had no idea which field of psychology I was keen on pursuing. This arose from the lack of understanding of my own personal interest and. I also did not know what each field in psychology encompasses. That compelled me to seek out mentors in the field to help understand which field in psychology to focus on. What I hoped to achieve was to develop an understanding of the various fields of psychology. This included clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and neuropsychology. I also hop ..read more
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Four Things People Who Had Contemplated or Attempted Suicide Want You to Know
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3y ago
  1. There need not be a major life event or trigger Often times, there might be the misconception that only a very major and devastating event would lead one to contemplate or attempt suicide. While events like that can be a trigger for suicide, it is not always a prerequisite. The cause of suicide can be a combination of many factors, including genetics, being unable to cope with current life events, mental illness, and certain demographics and living conditions. Credit: Google Images “Nothing bad needs to have happened. There doesn't need to be a crisis or disaster in your life, or e ..read more
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My mentorship experience with SG Psych Stuff by Khai Teng
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3y ago
As a psychology undergraduate who aspired to join the psychology field, I sought a mentorship programme as I was curious what the sector entails. I wanted to gain a broader perspective of the psychology field and what the different types of psychologists do. Thus, I joined the SG Psych Stuff mentorship programme to learn more about the what it was like to be a psychologist and figure out the steps that I can take to work towards my career goals.   During the mentorship programme, I engaged in meaningful conversations with my mentor where we talked about his role as a psychologist and lea ..read more
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Throwing the Life Buoy: What to do when a loved one expresses their suicidal ideation
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3y ago
Credit: Gavin Foo Suicide has and always will be a scary topic to talk about, especially in Singapore. A strong stigma and taboo coil itself around such topics, strangling the words of those who are desperately gasping for help. On many occasions, people who are suicidal are afraid of asking for help from their loved ones because they may be concerned with worrying and being a burden to others, the stigma and label of being suicidal, or harming the reputation of their family.  These negative cognitions being held by those who are suicidal, however, are rarely true. Often, their family a ..read more
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Your words can save a life
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3y ago
Suicide is often deemed as a highly sensitive topic and thus rarely talked about. Do you know that in Singapore, suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 10-29? Given its prevalence and significance, it is imperative that we educate ourselves more on this topic and learn how to stand by those in need. In this post, we will be debunking some of the myths regarding suicidal ideation, followed by identifying warning signs of suicide and finally bringing forth some ways we can help those around us.   Credits: healthmatters.nyp.org   Myths about suicides   Many tend to b ..read more
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Healthy Ageing: All’s not lost in old age
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 This month, we covered the various struggles faced by geriatric population. To conclude this topic, we would like to end on a more positive note. Growing old does not necessarily mean a loss of health and quality of life. There are various protective factors involved and ways to age gracefully.   Credit: Google Images Protective factors for cognitive decline and mental health at old age   While older adults are at higher risk of experiencing reduced mental functions, studies have found various factors that can protect against or slow down such declines. Regular physical activ ..read more
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In-psychs on becoming a Geriatric Psychologist
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3y ago
With our current topic on geriatric psychology, it only seems fitting that we now shine the spotlight on our local geriatric psychologists! This month, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ms Lim Si Huan, a Senior Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Geriatric Psychiatry at the Institute of Mental Health.   Ms Lim started practicing in 2012 with experiences in the general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and physical rehabilitation settings. She is currently with the Aged Psychiatry Community Assessment and Treatment Service (APCATS). APCATS is a community-oriented psychogeriatri ..read more
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