Mok Sook Fern was interviewed about her thoughts on how eating disorders are perpetuated
Senior Clinical Psychologist Mok Sook Fern was interviewed by the Straits Times to weigh in on her thoughts about how eating disorders can be perpetuated as a part of their body positivity article titled: Beyond body positivity: Growing fat acceptance movement in...
June Fong shares with Straits Times on her thoughts about the uptick in young people seeking help for mental health issues
The Straits Times spoke with Senior Forensic Psychologist June Fong about her thoughts about "Some clinics see an uptick in young people seeking help for mental health issues". She shared: "I think the incident... has actually opened a lot of parents' eyes to the...
Just want to stay in? It could be Cave Syndrome
If getting into the groove of post-pandemic living is proving stressful, you’re not alone. As the world heads out and about again, why do many of us want to stay at home? How’s your social life looking? Has the recent lifting of rules got you packing your calendar...
Youths’ lax mindset, liberal attitudes on drugs pose stiff challenge to S’pore authorities’ zero tolerance stance
TODAY Online interviewed Dr Sandor Heng of Visions by Promises, the addictions treatment arm of Promises Healthcare, about his views regarding the current methods taken towards those suffering from drug addictions. Here is his quote: Dr Sandor Heng of Visions by...
This elderly man with Alzheimer’s killed his granddaughter. He says he doesn’t remember
CNN Digital spoke with Dr Jacob Rajesh to give his views regarding a case that shocked the nation of Japan where a teenage girl was stabbed to death by her elderly grandfather. Here's his quote: Jacob Rajesh, a senior forensic psychiatrist at the Promises Healthcare...
How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
Andy Leach, Principal Addictions Therapist & Director of Visions by Promises was interviewed by BBC online to weigh in on his thoughts regarding Gen Z's addiction to Cryptocurrency & NFTs. Here's his quote: Andy Leach, from addictions clinic Visions by...
Quantifying Stress and How We Can Manage It
What comes to mind when you hear the word “stress”? Perhaps an imagery of you worrying about meeting certain deadlines, finding means to pay off that housing rent, or cramming knowledge to do well in the upcoming exam? As with everything else, stress can be...
Actio Sequitur Esse – Action Follows from Essence
Written by: Timothy Khoo, Executive Coach In the Disney Pixar movie, “Soul”, the main characters, Joe and Soul 22 are engaged in dialogue in the fantastical place called The Great Before. Soul 22 turns to Joe and says, “You can’t crush a soul here. That’s what earth...
An interview – Peep show: Understanding the reality behind female porn addiction
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay – Addressing the stigma
Alexis Fosler wrote an article for the Law Gazette addressing the stigmas that Lawyers face towards "not being okay". She gave some tools and practices that are important for mental health and well-being in the article. To read the article, visit:...
Alexis Fosler talks with the editor of ANZA Magazine on ‘Spring Cleaning Your Mind For Better Well-being’
Visions by Promises' Addictions therapist, Alexis Fosler, gave some great insights and tips for dealing with stress in an interview about "Spring Cleaning Your Mind For Better Well-Being" with ANZA Magazine's editor. Restrictions are lifting, the workforce is...
An Interview with Honeycombers to debunk the stigma around mental health medication
Honeycombers invited Dr Jacob Rajesh to weigh in to debunk the myths and misconceptions about mental health medications. Follow the link to read the full article: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/mental-health-medication-promises-healthcare/
Dr Jacob Rajesh Speaks with Expat Living on the misconceptions of psychiatric medication
Psychiatry Questions … Answered! 28th February 2022 by Dinesh Ajith 4 Min Read In these trying times, mental health is on many people’s minds! While therapy in Singapore has become more accepted, some people still feel trepidation when it comes to psychiatric...
An Interview with ANZA magazine on how psychological testing can help your child
Raising a child is demanding - their emotions and personality trait can change frequently. As a parent, how can you tell if your child's behaviour is part of growing up or a cause for concern? Child psychologists at Promises, Tan Su-Lynn and SC Anbarasu speak to the...
An Interview with HoneyKids Asia on the whats and hows of ADHD in Children
While most of us may be familiar with the term ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, we may be unfamiliar with the challenges and struggles a child diagnosed with ADHD goes through. Our senior psychologists from the Child and Adolescent team, S. C....
Benefits of Family Therapy in the Caregiving Process
When one has to live with debilitating chronic conditions or even degenerative disorders, it is natural that we place emphasis on seeing that the afflicted recover and receive the appropriate management. As our society rapidly ages, the number of elderly living with...
COVID-19, Singapore Easing Measures and Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented. The ubiquitous influence of the pandemic has been—and continues to be— felt by individuals globally. Many experiences the fear of being infected or infecting others, disruptions in their daily routines, social isolation, the...
What Are Panic Attacks and How To Manage?
Written by: Dr Elaine Yeo, Senior Clinical Psychologist All of us have felt anxiety at some point in our lives, whether before a big test, public speaking, or a job interview. Anxiety is a perfectly normal emotion that serves the purpose of motivating us to prepare...
Henny Tan Speaks To The Straits Times About How BMI Labels Can Impact A Child’s Well-Being
The Straits Times reached out to Henny Tan, Senior Clinical Psychologist to get her thoughts on the BMI classification. She shared that "Having the BMI classification in the report book may unintentionally encourage children to consider weight as an important...
Does Working From Home Ruin Or Fix Marriages?
Winifred Ling, Relationship Coach & Therapist shares her insights with Women's Weekly: "Does Working From Home Ruin Or Fix Marriages?" Follow the link to read the full article:...
UWS Boys Empowered – Gaming Addiction with Juliana Pang, Promises Healthcare, for ITE College West
Juliana Pang, Addictions Therapist with Visions by Promises gave a talk with the UWS Boys about Gaming Addictions for ITE College West. Please click the red play button to learn about Gaming Addictions from this 37min 27sec video.
Family Therapy 101 in the context of the pandemic.
The year 2020 saw a rise in uncertainties. Many have experienced anxiety, job loss, a strain on finances and family relationships due to the impact of the pandemic. By default, couples need to adjust to working from homes, with blurred boundaries between work and...
When things fall apart: Red flags in a failing marriage
Winifred Ling, spoke with thehomeground.asia about failing marriages. Read on to find out her thoughts in the article below. In Singapore, the law states that there is only one reason for divorce to be granted – the irretrievable breakdown of marriage....
The Power of Physical Presence in Therapy
Therapy is an indispensable tool to recovery, or in helping one gain deeper insights and achieve self-actualisation. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, traditional face-to-face therapy has been forced to take on various forms, including sessions conducted via...
What Does Journeying with a Psychiatrist for My Mental Health Issue Look Like?
For many people, when they hear the word ‘Psychiatrist’, it would instantly conjure up an image of a doctor prescribing medicine for someone with a mental health condition. This is true to the extent that a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has undergone training...
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a widely used evidence-based technique to encourage behaviour change. According to clinical psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, “MI is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention...
Winifred’s “Rules” for a Flourishing Marriage
Written by: Winifred Ling, Couples Therapist and Relationship Coach *This was first posted on her blog. I made an analysis of the 10 Rules of Marriage that I found on the internet recently and received several requests for proactive and positive rules that couples can...
Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is a shockingly common psychological phenomenon experienced by an estimated 70% of the population. Chances are you’ve probably had such a mindset at least once, but perhaps you couldn’t pinpoint the exact words to describe the feelings you had....
What’s the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Therapist?
Psychologists and Therapists are often misunderstood to be the same profession, but they aren’t one and the same. Both types of mental health professionals, however, do have a vast knowledge of mental processes. As a general rule, they may work closely together to...
Treating Trauma With Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Fear resulting from psychological trauma can be extremely deep-seated. The distress, feelings of helplessness and constant flashback of traumatic events can turn one’s world upside down, causing major problems with daily activities and quality of life. It may be easy...