Singaporean youths are concerned about the issues surrounding mental health and their careers in the future. In a recent National Youth Survey*, conducted by The National Youth Council, it was found that mental health was one of the top issues faced by youths today. However, stigma remains mental well-being’s greatest struggle. Why do Asians, in particular the youths, find it so difficult to talk about mental health issues? How do we initiate and spark that meaningful conversation among Young Leaders of the future, especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic?
Join the winners of Startup Weekend Singapore 2020, The Mind Hyve, along with guest speakers from The Inside Space and Limitless, as we invite youth leaders & entrepreneurs on a journey of self-awareness & mental literacy. This programme is organised by *SCAPE Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with The Mind Hyve, The Inside Space and Limitless.
*Source: National Youth Council, May 2020. For more details, you may refer to: https://youthactionplan.sg.
| Nick Yeo is the Director and Trainer of The Inside Space, specialising in training and coaching for personal development and leadership. Beyond his Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology from NUS, he has specific expertise in cultivating Social Emotional Intelligence for young adults. In the past 7 years he has directly coached and trained over 6000 people from over 50 organisations who have attained personal growth and results in their personal and professional lives. | With over 4 years of experience as an Associate psychologist/Counsellor, 5 years of experience as a life-coach and a certified Solution Focused Therapist, Andrew understands the various needs of people internationally. As he used his strong analytical skills and sound judgment, Andrew intentionally crafted out individualized case plans that were deemed successful. Given his fun, energetic and charismatic nature, Andrew involved himself into creative manners (eg: sports) to foster closer relationships with his clients and slowly impacted, influenced and inspired their lives. | Founder and current Executive Director of Limitless, Asher Low is a social worker with more than ten years of experience working with young people. He is also very passionate about helping youths reach their full potential. Asher hopes to train people to be able to stand through their struggles, and to be that friend to help others call out the good in their life. Limitless is a non-profit organisation that supports youth aged 12-25 with mental health issues through therapy, counselling, social activities and group work |
KeyTakeaways:
- Understand the stigma around mental health in Singapore.
- Discover how youth leaders & entrepreneurs can break down (culture/social/personal) barriers and have open discourse about mental wellness.
- Learn more on self-awareness and mental literacy.
About The Mind Hyve
The Mind Hyve seeks to redefine the culture of work by rethinking access to mental care. They offer employees affordable and easy access to personalised virtual therapy sessions with our network of mental health experts.
