What is Mental
Well-being
Mental well-being
is part of our overall health yet
it is often a misunderstood topic
Uncover the facts to the commonly held misconceptions about mental well-being below.
Is mental health
the same as
mental illness?
Is mental well-being
as important as
physical health?
Mental well-being
is also about
coping with our emotions
We experience varying emotions, ranging from happiness to sadness to anger and more. On some days, we may feel
energised while on other days, we may feel stressed. It is normal to feel all kinds of emotions because mental well-being
is about accepting and embracing all
these emotions.
And that’s why, it’s OKAY not to be okay at times. We can all learn to improve our mental well-being by incorporating
”OKAY” tips in our
daily lives.
Interested to find out more about how to
manage your emotions,
stress or even
sleep better?
Explore the relevant pages in this portal to
learn more.
Taking care of our mental well-being
Sustaining mental well-being requires time and effort. Try the OKAY tips today:
Click on the OKAY buttons below to learn more.
Observe your emotions
- Identify them, assess how you are feeling and what’s causing you to feel that way.
- Take a pause and reflect upon how you are currently feeling by using
The Feelings Tracker below as a guide for such daily self check-ins.
Keep a healthy lifestyle
Adopt the following healthy lifestyle habits:
Get a good night’s sleep daily
Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each day.
Have a balanced diet
- – Adopt the Quarter, Quarter, Half rule for My Healthy Plate...
Exercise regularly
- – Aim for 150-300 mins of physical activity each week…
Adopt coping skills
Better manage your time
Make a list of things that need to be done. Plan your time in…
Learn to think positive by
reframing your thoughts
- – By reframing your thoughts e.g. from negative to positive…
Engage in activities to clear
your mind
- – You can try deep breathing exercises, mental relaxation…
You can reach out
Reaching out is a sign of courage and asking for support does not mean that we are any less capable.
Reach out to support yourself and others.
Stay connected
- – “Create” your own support system. These could be a friend…
Be there for others
- – It is not always obvious when the people you care for is…
Seek mental health
resources & services
There are many avenues of support available. Click the button below to find the support suitable for your needs.
Mental well-being self-assessment tool
Our mental well-being is important because it affects how we handle stress and tackle the different demands in our lives. Having a positive mindset and being resilient can directly affect our overall well-being.
The Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale is a set of 16 questions that those
aged 18 and above can use to assess their state of mental well-being.
Please note this is a self-assessment and not a medical diagnosis.
Mental health is different from
mental illness.
This is a commonly misunderstood concept by many;
where
1 in 2 Singaporeans view that mental health is all about
mental illness.Mental health is in fact, a continuum, ranging from “well and coping” on the left, to “clinically diagnosed with mental illness” on the right.
Depending on our ability to manage stress, lifestyle habits and coping ability, we can move along this spectrum over time and at any time.
Yes, it is!
Mental well-being is part of our overall health and is just as important as our physical health.
However, 4 in 10 Singaporeans do not think so.
Like physical health, mental well-being is important for everyone at every stage of life. It helps one cope with the varying emotions and normal stresses that we all experience in our
daily lives.
Have a balanced diet
- Adopt the Quarter, Quarter, Half rule for My Healthy Plate.
- Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter plate
with wholegrains and a quarter plate with protein.
Exercise regularly
- Aim for 150-300 mins of physical activity each week.
- Stay active with free workout classes.
- Sign up for the
National Steps Challenge™ and start
clocking your steps.
Better manage your time
Make a list of things that need to be done. Plan your time in advance and block off time to complete each task on time.
Learn to think positive by reframing your thoughts
- By reframing your thoughts e.g. from negative to positive thinking or thinking of past successes of overcoming challenges, it helps one to view and convert a stressful situation positively into a form of motivation.
Instead of an obstacle, see the situation as an opportunity to challenge yourself! - Identify your strengths and review how you had managed to overcome your past challenges, and how you can always tap on them when times are rough.
- You could also make a list of things that you are grateful for to remind yourself that there are still many positive aspects in your life. Sometimes we may get so negative that we tend to only focus on the negative.
- Make the best out of the situation by focusing on things you can control.
Engage in activities
to clear your mind
- You can try deep breathing exercises, mental relaxation exercises like visual imagery and mindfulness.
- Take a bath or go for a jog to clear your mind whenever you feel stressed or anxious.
- Set aside some ‘me time’ every day to relax or do things you enjoy.
Stay connected
- “Create” your own support system. These could be a friend, parent, relative or colleague and generally people you can talk to.
- Talking to others can help relieve pent-up feelings or worries. It could offer us new insights or help us view things from a different perspective. Learn the benefits of reaching out for support.
Be there for others
- It is not always obvious when the people you care for is going through a tough time. You play an important role in supporting others just by offering a listening ear. Put your skills to the test with this quick rehearsal.
- Equip yourself with the skills with these conversation tips for before, during and after the conversations. Check in with them with these helpful conversation tips.
- Not only can you provide the people you care for a sense of security and comfort, but it also offers you a different perspective to your own challenges. Use this check-in tool as a guide to let them know you are thinking of them.
Seek mental health
resources & services
- There are many avenues of support available. Click the button below to find the support suitable for your needs.
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