We are back with our second edition of World Autism Awareness Day! We will focus on social challenges, and how society can help and be more accepting and diverse.
Time to Talk: Social Anxiety
29 Mar
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Time to Talk: Social Anxiety
The current climate may cause worries and anxieties for the present and the future. Learn more about social anxieties, and how we can build a strong support system for those who might go through this struggle.
In this episode featuring Associate Professor Leslie Lim, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist from the Department of Psychiatry in Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, we understand more on social anxieties and how we can be there for those who may go through these challenges.
About Time to Talk
Time to Talk is a conversation series where we discuss with industry experts on mental health struggles that we may go through on our day-to-day lives.
The series hopes to increase awareness on mental health topics and encourage people to be comfortable in talking about their mental health struggles.
About the Speaker
Associate Professor Leslie Lim, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist from Department of Psychiatry in Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Associate Professor Leslie Lim is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist under the Department of Psychiatry in Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. He has worked in the public sector for over 30 years. See more
He was appointed as the president of the Singapore Association for Mental Health and was awarded the Distinguished Psychiatrist Award by the Singapore Psychiatric Association.
Singapore Association for Mental Health
Established in 1968, the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) is a non-profit and non-government social service agency that provides a comprehensive range of mental health services, which include rehabilitative, outreach and creative services, to the community in Singapore. See more
SAMH aims to reintegrate persons with mental health issues back into society through community-based mental health programmes and services that provide rehabilitative care for these individuals, and support for their families and caregivers. With a vision to promote mental wellness for all, SAMH is committed to improve the lives of, and promote acceptance and respect for, persons with mental health issues and improve the mental resilience of the community. In 2018, SAMH celebrated its 50th anniversary where the Association pledged its commitment to step up efforts and address the growing challenge of mental health issues among the people, young and old. For more information, please visit: www.samhealth.org.sg
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