{"id":33778,"date":"2020-05-19T11:20:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T03:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/?p=33778"},"modified":"2022-05-24T22:06:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:06:57","slug":"an-essential-guide-to-mental-health-resources-in-singapore-during-the-circuit-breaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/an-essential-guide-to-mental-health-resources-in-singapore-during-the-circuit-breaker\/","title":{"rendered":"An Essential Guide To Mental Health Resources in Singapore During The Circuit Breaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few months, the COVID-19 outbreak has seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/coronavirus\/\">too many deaths all over the world.<\/a> Along with the effects that this pandemic has on our physical health, it has also caused a negative effect on our mental health that we&#8217;re not talking about enough.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/10.7326\/M20-1083\">psychological impact<\/a> of this outbreak has resulted in paranoia, panic, and distress for many and has posed many different questions in our heads: <strong>When will I be able to see my friends and family again? Will I still have my job in the next three months? Will there still be food on the table tomorrow? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With everything that&#8217;s going on, taking care of our physical health is top priority but one thing that we also need to care for now more than ever is our mental well-being. If you are struggling and need emotional support in any way, here is a list of free and subsidised mental health resources that can help you get through this difficult time.<\/p>\n<h2><b>1) Mental Health Organisations and Community Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_34476\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34476\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34476\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28351-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28351-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28351-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28351-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28351-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/freepik.com\">Source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/coronavirus-covid-19-mental-health-support\/#toggle-id-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore Counselling Centre<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses have gone remote, leaving thousands of employees with no option but to work from home. With that, the Singapore Counselling Centre (SCC) is providing a <a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/coronavirus-covid-19-mental-health-support\/\">pay-per-use COVID-19 Mental Health Support Package<\/a> for companies who want to provide their staff with online counselling sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested to implement this package for your employees or organisation, please fill out this<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/coronavirus-covid-19-mental-health-support\/#toggle-id-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and SCC staff will respond to you as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverribbonsingapore.com\/counselling.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Ribbon Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Ribbon Singapore is an initiative launched in 2006 by our former president, S R Nathan to educate the public on positive mental health and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. They offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverribbonsingapore.com\/counselling.html\">complimentary counselling services<\/a> designed to support those who are struggling and want to take care of their own mental well-being. These complimentary sessions can be made by appointment by emailing <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@silverribbonsingapore.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@silverribbonsingapore.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chat.mentalhealth.sg\/mobile\/about-chat\/\">Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT)<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Better known as CHAT, the Community Health Assessment Team is a mental health service run by a group of healthcare professionals dedicated to mental health awareness. They primarily provide confidential and personalised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chat.mentalhealth.sg\/get-help\/mental-health-check\/\">mental health checks<\/a> for young people aged 16 to 30 that help you understand your mental health better and get the help that you need. To make an appointment, all you have to do is fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chat.mentalhealth.sg\/get-help\/make-chat-referral\/\">online form<\/a> and a CHAT representative will be in contact with you in 3 working days.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2) Private Therapy and Counselling Practices<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetherapyroom.com.sg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Therapy Room<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated to managing their clients\u2019 concerns in the most effective way possible, The Therapy Room prides itself for offering a wide spectrum of therapeutic interventions for adults and children. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetherapyroom.com.sg\/what-we-do\/\">psychological services<\/a> range from therapy for depression and anxiety to grieve management, and they conduct development workshops for self-improvement as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sessions are conducted online and are either pro bono or have reduced rates. To book an appointment, send in an email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:contact@thetherapyroom.com.sg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact@thetherapyroom.com.sg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/think-psych.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think Psychological Services<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think Psychological Services specialises in a full range of psychological, counselling and behavioural services for both <a href=\"http:\/\/think-psych.com\/adult-psychological-counselling-services\/psychotherapy-counselling\/\">adults<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/think-psych.com\/child-psychologist-services\/child-psychologist-counsellor\/\">children<\/a>. Over the years, they have become one of Singapore\u2019s leading providers for private psychological services and continue to \u201cempower individuals by helping them address their immediate concerns, build on their strengths, and prepare them to overcome future challenges\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their rates have been reduced and all sessions are now conducted online as well. Email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@think-psych.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@think-psych.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make an appointment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarity-singapore.org\/web1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarity Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarity is a Catholic charity based in Singapore that provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarity-singapore.org\/web1\/index.php\/services\">therapy services<\/a> to people with mental health issues, to help them live meaningful lives through support and recovery. Whether you\u2019re going through anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, or any other emotional issues, Clarity aims to support anyone and everyone from all walks of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In compliance with safe-distancing measures, they will continue their provision of remote services through video and tele consults. Make an appointment by calling 6757 7990 or emailing <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ask@clarity-singapore.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask@clarity-singapore.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To view a more comprehensive list of private mental health professionals, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/singaporepsychologicalsociety.org\/events\/onepsychcommunity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most of these services are either pro bono work or provide reduced rate and are conducted through digital mediums. Do take note that these services are catered specifically to cases related to COVID-19 and are meant to be short term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sofia Wellness Clinic<\/h3>\n<p>Sofia Wellness Clinic consists of a team of qualified and experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofia.com.sg\/\">counsellors<\/a> and psychotherapists with a passion for improving the lives of their clients.<\/p>\n<p>Their services extend to teenagers, adults, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofia.com.sg\/couples-marriage-counselling-singapore\/\">couples<\/a> and families facing various issues including discord, stress, depression, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofia.com.sg\/anger-management-counselling\/\">anger management<\/a> and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Therapists at Sofia Wellness Clinic believe in providing customised counselling treatments that are designed to suit each of their client\u2019s needs and situations. Through working closely with them, they seek to help them overcome the challenges in life and achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3) Mental Health Helplines <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cZkFw06aX_8\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/annie-spratt-cZkFw06aX_8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/annie-spratt-cZkFw06aX_8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/annie-spratt-cZkFw06aX_8-unsplash-1280x1016.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/annie-spratt-cZkFw06aX_8-unsplash-980x777.jpg 980w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/annie-spratt-cZkFw06aX_8-unsplash-480x381.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Care Hotline<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last month, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/health\/national-care-hotline-now-open-manned-by-300-volunteers\">24-hour National Care hotline<\/a> was launched in order to offer emotional support for anyone facing stress and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This hotline is operated by 300 specialists who have graciously responded to the call for volunteers made by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minister for Social and Family Development, Desmond Lee.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are feeling distressed and need somebody to talk to, please call the hotline on 6202-6868.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limitless.sg\/talk\">Limitless Singapore<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limitless is a non-profit organisation created to help youths find their worth in life and live out their greatest potential. From outreach and social work programmes to free and subsidised counselling, their goal is to end powerlessness caused by mental illness amongst young people. If you need someone to talk to about the struggles you are facing, they have counsellors, social workers, and volunteers that can offer support and a listening ear through their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limitless.sg\/talk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpline.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>4) Wellness and Online Counselling Apps <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/n31x0hhnzOs\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/yura-fresh-n31x0hhnzOs-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/yura-fresh-n31x0hhnzOs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/yura-fresh-n31x0hhnzOs-unsplash-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/yura-fresh-n31x0hhnzOs-unsplash-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/yura-fresh-n31x0hhnzOs-unsplash-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safespace.sg\/\">Safe Space Singapore<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe Space is the country\u2019s first online to offline counselling app that connects users with counsellors using <a href=\"https:\/\/hivelife.com\/safe-space\/\">artificial intelligence<\/a>. Based on your needs and preferences, the app pairs you with a counsellor that is most suited to assist you. This is a great alternative to traditional counselling as it gives you the benefit of convenience with the same level of confidentiality \u2014 all you need is a mobile device, and you\u2019re all set. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mobile.va.gov\/app\/covid-coach\">Covid Coach<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/appvid\/mobile\/COVID_coach_app.asp\">American National Center for PTSD<\/a>, Covid Coach is a mental health app that was made to help anyone cope with stress and stay well during the pandemic. It offers various exercises to help you deal with isolation, uncertainty and unemployment caused by this pandemic; lets users keep track of their anxiety and stress levels, and allows you to measure your progress over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymoodpath.com\/en\/\">MoodPath<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoodPath is a wellness app recognised as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/techround.co.uk\/tech\/five-apps-for-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/\">leading mental health resources <\/a>in the industry that has been adopted by many mental health professionals worldwide. The app features multiple functions such as a mood journal, monthly mental health reports, a check-in function that asks how you\u2019re doing a few times in a day, and even a variety of courses including guided meditations for whenever you may need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5) Inspo Accounts On Instagram\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theartidote\/\">The Artidote<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_34475\" style=\"width: 838px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34475\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34475\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo_2020-05-19_11-04-48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo_2020-05-19_11-04-48.jpg 828w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo_2020-05-19_11-04-48-480x475.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 828px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-cDTDDH67X\/\">Source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Artidote is a virtual mental health space for people to share stories, empathise with one another, and heal through art. The vulnerably honest content sparks conversations on mental health and life, and encourages people to open about things that are otherwise considered taboo or hard to talk about. Today, their online community has organically grown to the millions (and still growing) and continues to be a source of inspiration and comfort for many people around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Artidote can be found on various social media channels such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theartidote\/\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theartidote\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheArtidote?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/covidartmuseum\/\">The Covid Art Museum<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_34397\" style=\"width: 1203px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34397\" class=\"wp-image-34397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.19.54-PM.png\" alt=\"Artwork by Alla Mingal\u0451va\" width=\"1193\" height=\"1196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.19.54-PM.png 1193w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.19.54-PM-980x982.png 980w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.19.54-PM-480x481.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1193px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artwork by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allad8\/\">Alla Mingal\u0451va<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Covid Art Museum, otherwise known as CAM, was birthed early this year and is now the world\u2019s first art museum to be born during a global pandemic. The people behind CAM are encouraging people to use this time of pause and reflection to unlock their inner artist by allowing them to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdgLW56vWYKAYBmTVl-eTJrC5U8NV3l-kzmoKcKXEv5p1CxxQ\/viewform\">submit their work<\/a> and be part of a new artistic movement \u2014 the Covid Art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By going digital, this platform aims to bring healing, inspiration, and a sense of connection to artists and consumers of art alike in the midst of all the chaos. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/our.recess\/\">Our Recess<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_34396\" style=\"width: 1204px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34396\" class=\"wp-image-34396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.17.29-PM.png\" alt=\"Image from Our Recess\" width=\"1194\" height=\"1191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.17.29-PM.png 1194w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.17.29-PM-980x978.png 980w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-4.17.29-PM-480x479.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1194px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/our.recess\/\">Our Recess<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cA resource for when we need a moment to recharge and a community for a collective sigh of release from our shared anxiety\u201d <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/our.recess\/?hl=en\">Our Recess<\/a>. Having only launched this month, Our Recess is a safe digital space for when you need a break from the uncertainties that come with this pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creators of this online space are strong advocates of self-care, and want to remind us to constantly check in with ourselves and provide comfort through (digital) connection and conversation.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/hluOJZjLVXc\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just some of the many resources available out there to help us keep going as we continue to go through the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such a time as this, it is important to know that it is okay to feel vulnerable and that your anxiety and feelings are valid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take this time to extend help when we can &#8211; practice mindfulness, be kind to others, check in with your friends and family, and most importantly, check in with yourself as well. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may be in social isolation, but we are never alone \u2014 we will get through this together!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few months, the COVID-19 outbreak has seen too many deaths all over the world. 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