Mind Science Centre

27/03/2026

If you missed the live session, the recording of the 13th Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series is now available.

This webinar brings together experts to discuss mental health in an urbanised environment—from how city living can shape loneliness, stress and community connectedness, to practical approaches for supporting wellbeing across life stages, including:

🌃 Urbanisation & mental health (Prof Norman Sartorius)
🤰 Perinatal mental health and peer-supported Psychological First Aid / BIPT(Assoc Prof Shefaly Shorey)
🧓🏼👶🏽👧🏾👦🏻Depression in youth and seniors: signs, support pathways, and help-seeking (Dr Tina Tan)

Watch the recording here:

Discover how urbanisation impacts mental health in this recording of the 13th Tow Tian Seng Distinguished Lecture Series. Organised by the Yeo Boon Khim Mind...

25/02/2026

In our upcoming Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series, we turn our focus to a pressing yet often overlooked issue in modern society — Mental Health and City Life: Depression, The Hidden Illness.

City life moves fast. Behind productivity, packed schedules and crowded streets, depression often goes unnoticed. As urbanisation accelerates globally, how can communities, healthcare systems and individuals better recognise and respond to hidden mental health struggles?

📅 Tuesday, 24 March 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (SGT)
💻 Complimentary Webinar on Zoom

We are honoured to feature distinguished speakers:

• Professor Norman Sartorius — Former Director of Mental Health at the World Health Organization
Urbanisation and Mental Health: A public health perspective on risk and protective factors in rapidly growing cities.

• Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey
Mental Health and Pregnancy + Psychological First Aid (BIPT): Supporting individuals in distress with empathy and practical strategies.

• Dr Tina Tan
Depression in Youth and Seniors: Early signs, age-specific presentations and why timely recognition matters.

Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g9arWvEQ

11/02/2026

Missed our webinar about pathways to dementia care? The full recording is now available online: https://youtu.be/oja9RyJMOSQ?si=dZF3I1gL7O2QjTmQ

Our panel of clinicians and caregivers from Singapore discussed:

✅ Cognitive assessments like the MMSE and MoCA
✅ Understanding brain scans for Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and more
✅ Medication management and non-drug approaches
✅ Building a support network in Singapore (AIC, Dementia SG, Polyclinics)
✅ Real caregiver stories on burnout and home care

-Worried about memory loss in an older adult? In this talk, clinicians and caregivers from Singapore explain how to assess memory problems, navigate diagnosi...

26/11/2025

NUS Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre is deeply grateful for the generous S$3 million gift from the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation, which will fund a new scholarship for the Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP) programme. This support enables aspiring mental health counsellors to pursue advanced training in clinical mental health and psychotherapy.

The scholarship fully covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend, ensuring that talented candidates can focus wholeheartedly on their professional training without financial barriers. This support not only shapes individual careers but strengthens Singapore’s future mental health workforce.

🗓 Applications for the next intake opens 1 December 2025.

Recipients of the scholarship are encouraged to make a moral commitment to work in the mental health or related sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

07/11/2025

Visit “Exploring the Digital Frontier of Mental Health” — the 4th curation at the D.S. Lee Foundation Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab) — and discover how digital technology is shaping our minds, our lives and our mental health.

👀 What you’ll experience
From promotion to intervention to therapy, this showcase spans the mental-health continuum and highlights how digital tools can support individuals at every life stage. Think AI-driven therapy chatbots 🤖 , wearable sensors ⌚, cognitive games 🎮 , mind-monitoring apps 🧠 and digital art 🖼️ . 

🕙 Fridays, 10am–5pm (closed 12–1pm, last entry 4pm)
📍 Alexandra Hospital, Block 29, Level 2 (above cafeteria) 

🎟 Entry is free — perfect for families, students and curious minds this school holiday. 

Expect to spend around an hour exploring.

29/10/2025

Missed it live? Catch the recording of our “Work Stress, Mental Distress” webinar from 22 Oct 2025, 12th Tow Tiang Seng Distinguished Lecture Series — where our panel speakers shared candid and practical insights on staying resilient at work and in life.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/A_S0SZLKlZU?si=q3CKU1s2IizcgMsA

What you’ll hear:
💬 Dr R. Nagulendran — Real stories from decades in public and private psychiatry, and how he manages heavy caseloads without burning out.
💬 A/Prof Shefaly Shorey — Why “work-life harmony” beats “work-life balance”, with actionable ways to align your roles as a professional, parent and leader.
💬 Adj A/Prof Lee Cheng — The psychology behind stress: what really drives strain, and how control and support at work change the game.

Simple shifts that make a difference:
• Focus fully on one thing at a time — it eases anticipatory stress.
• Aim for harmony, not boundaries — integrate work and life with purpose and compassion.
• Prioritise with courage — protect what truly matters and defer what can wait.
• Practise daily self-care — mindfulness and recovery cycles help prevent burnout.
• Build psychological safety — open conversations and supportive leaders reduce stress.

This webinar is supported by Mind the Gap 200.

DescriptionStill working at 88, Dr R Nagulendran will share his 64 years as a doctor in the public and private health services including Woodbridge Hospital ...

17/10/2025

Work stress getting you down? 🤯 Take a breather and tune in this Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌱

Join Dr R. Nagulendran, Assoc Prof Shefaly Shorey and Adj Assoc Prof Lee Cheng for a webinar on managing work stress and nurturing wellbeing — especially in demanding workplaces.

💻 Live on Zoom
🔗 Register here: for.sg/12tts-7

09/10/2025

We are pleased to welcome Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey as the new Centre Director of the NUS Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre, a research centre of National University of Singapore and the National University Health System - NUHS.

A/Prof Shorey is an internationally recognised researcher and educator whose work has advanced understanding in family and women’s health, psychosocial interventions and wellbeing. With over 270 peer-reviewed publications and recognition among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists (2025), she brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to improving lives through research and education.

She currently serves as Vice Dean (Administration) at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Beyond her academic achievements, A/Prof Shorey represents Singapore as Chair of the Southeast and East Asian Nursing Education and Research Network (SEANERN) and contributes to the Global Working Group on Salutogenesis.

Her accomplishments include the President Nurse Award (2021), Singapore’s highest honour for nursing, and the NMRC HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (2023).

Under her leadership, the Mind Science Centre will continue to strengthen its research on mental health and ageing, foster collaboration across disciplines and communities, and promote psychological resilience and wellbeing across the lifespan.

01/10/2025

💼 We all want to give our best at work — yet stress often comes with the job, and it can be tough to manage when work takes up so much of our lives. 🌿

In this webinar, hear from speakers who bring unique perspectives on how work stress affects our wellbeing:

👨‍⚕️ Dr R. Nagulendran (88 years old!) — reflecting on his extraordinary 64-year journey as a doctor in public & private healthcare, including Woodbridge Hospital.

👩‍🏫 Assoc Prof Shefaly Shorey — sharing her personal take on work–life balance as a mother, researcher & educator.

🧠 Adj Assoc Prof Lee Cheng — exploring the psychology of work stress, its impact on mental health, and why supportive environments are key to recovery.

🖥️ Live on ZOOM
📅 Wednesday, 22 Oct 2025, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
🎟️Registration: for.sg/12tts-7

🌍 Join us this Mental Health Awareness Month for a conversation on stress, resilience & wellbeing at work. 💙

25/08/2025

Imagine the impact of bringing your community together to create a programme that keeps seniors active, engaged and connected. Beyond activities, it’s about building bonds, promoting wellbeing and ensuring that ageing is embraced with dignity and joy.

Want to know how you can start something meaningful in your own neighbourhood? Read our recap of the recent Living with Dementia Webinar 'How to Organise an Age Well Everyday Programme in Your Community' to learn more.

Learn how to organise the Age Well Everyday (AWE) programme by NUS Mind Science Centre. Discover the research roots in the Jurong Ageing Study, success stories from KMSPKS and RSVP, and how AWE empowers seniors through community-led healthy ageing. How to Organise an Age Well Everyday Programme in Y...

14/08/2025

🌟 Missed our recent webinar on how to organise an Age Well Everyday Programme (AWE) in your community? Watch the recording now!

Learn how this impactful initiative promotes healthy ageing by preventing cognitive decline, enhancing emotional wellness, and supporting seniors to age actively and independently. Discover practical approaches to empowering seniors with knowledge and skills for maintaining mental, physical, and social health.

Gain insights from our speakers: ​
- Surein Sandrasageran, Outreach Director, NUS Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre
​- Tricia Lim Geok Hong, Team Lead, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
​- Genevieve Chua, Chairperson, RSVP Singapore – The Organisation of Senior Volunteers

They share proven strategies, best practices, and inspiring success stories from their experience running the Age Well Everyday Programme.

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