Industrial Visit : Institute of Mental Health (IMH)

I am currently working with my course mates in looking at how middle managers can effectively reach out to teachers who may be emotionally troubled.

As part of my assignment, my team members and I visited IMH as part of our case study preparation.

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) is the only tertiary psychiatric care institution in Singapore. IMH treats patients who are severely ill and who require specialised psychiatric help. This is also the place where the Child Guidance Clinic is situated.

Mental health affects every aspect of our daily lives and the lives of those around us. It influences the way we think, behave and relate to others.

          Ms Ng Si Jia, Senior Executive, Corporate Communication Department, IMH giving a briefing to team members

We were given a tour of the facilities and a visit to Sayang Wellness Centre, a boutique centre offering outpatient and inpatient services for non-subsidised patients, The centre has a very conducive environment and offes programmes such as group therapy, relaxation sessions and personalised medication counselling.

This poster can be found throughout IMH. It was drawn by a girl who used to seek treatment at IMH. She has since recovered and is now living a fufilling life.

                             To know more about depression, visit http://www.depnet.com.sg

If you know of a friend who may need professional help, you can direct him / her to the following:

IMH
Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View

General Enquiries : 6 389 2000
Appointment Line : 6 389 2200
Crisis Helpline : 6389 2222
Problem Gambling Helpline : 1800 6 668 668
All addictions Helpline : 6 7326837

Online resources

(1) Teacher depression can hurt students' learning
(2) Six must know signs of depression
(3) Generalised anxiety disorder
(4) Sign and symptoms of mental illness

MOE iCare Services 

iCARE offers counselling services and workshops for the individual’s social, emotional and psychological growth.The aim is to enhance staff well-being and build personal and professional capacity.   They have trained Officers who are able to offer counselling services for MOE staff who may need help. Respect, Personal Choice and Adherence to Strict Confidentiality are the principles that guide counselling practice at iCARE.

iCARE is located at Academy of Singapore of Teachers (AST), 2 Malan Road, Singapore 109433

Opening Hours : Monday to Friday:  8am – 5.30pm

iCARE counsellors are available for consultation through:

§ Face-to-Face sessions at Academy of Singapore Teachers. By appointments only

(last appointment is 4.30pm)

§  Telephone – 6664 1392 / 1393

§  Mobile – 96322648

§  Email – moe_icare@moe.gov.sg