Caregiver
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Early psychosis in Singapore: why the first months matter most
Singapore built a dedicated early psychosis service for a reason. What EPIP is, who it takes, and what families should do while waiting.
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Caring for someone with schizophrenia: the first year
The year after a first diagnosis is the hardest and the most consequential. What families should expect and where the support is.
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OCD or just particular? The question that separates them
OCD is widely misused as a word for tidiness. The actual distinction is not about behaviour at all.
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Addiction services in Singapore: NAMS, referrals and subsidies
Where specialist addiction treatment sits in Singapore, the numbers to call, and what determines whether you pay subsidised rates.
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Problem gambling and the family: money, boundaries and what not to pay
The hardest decisions in gambling addiction are financial, and they usually have to be made before the person agrees to anything.
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A dementia diagnosis in Singapore: what happens next
The weeks after a diagnosis are when the decisions with the longest consequences get made, usually by people with no information.
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Anxiety disorders
What anxiety disorders are, how they present, where they are assessed and treated in Singapore, and what families need to know.
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Dementia caregiving: the support that exists and how to actually reach it
Singapore’s dementia caregiver support is the most developed in mental health here. Most families find it far too late.
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Depression and bipolar disorder
How depression and bipolar disorder present, how they differ, where they are treated in Singapore, and what families should watch for.
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Trauma and stress-related conditions
What trauma-related conditions are, how they present in the weeks and months after an event, and where trauma-informed care is available in Singapore.