A formal psychological assessment is the process of evaluating one’s mental health, and social-emotional functioning. This is usually done through the use of standardised tests, clinical observations, and other methods (e.g., interviews, school visits). A psychological assessment is usually done to diagnose for mental conditions, such as depression, autism spectrum, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It …
If you notice your child struggling with their mental health, it is good to be proactive about seeking professional help. For a start, you may reach out to your child’s paediatrician or GP as they may be able to outline what are the areas of help your child needs. You may also approach your child’s …
What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is primarily a condition that affects a person’s attention, as the person may appear distracted, restless, have difficulty concentrating, or is impulsive. Parents often share observations like my child frequently makes careless mistakes, my child has problems staying in his seat, my child is easily distracted by the smallest …
In January 2022, I had the opportunity to conduct a teacher training for my alma mater. Returning to the school of my childhood was truly a homecoming experience. As a reflective clinician and educator, it was a nostalgic experience of both personal and professional value. I was reminded of my earlier school life and childhood, …
School Training & Consultation: Trauma & Student Behavioural Support Read More »
In conjunction with the Singapore Arts Week, this hands-on workshop was designed and conducted for children and adolescents and held in an art gallery to tie in with the theme of the exhibition, “We’re Young Once!”. Ten kids and their parents joined in the art-making session on a lovely Saturday morning. Through the process of …
Youths Unmasked: An Art Experiential Workshop @ Art Agenda Read More »
By now, it is widely known that caregivers are faced with mounting stressors and the demanding task of caregiving can often lead to physical and mental health problems. However, about 10 years ago, there was little local research on our local caregivers, as we mostly drew from western literature. For this reason, I was inspired …
It is good to be home and I never realised how much I missed being Singaporean and how difficult it was being a foreigner living abroad until I was out there in the US for ten years. For a decade, I lived and worked in the US on an international visa and have had my …