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96 page annual report for Singapore Association for Mental Health ngonly.pdf -V4-forviewi A-20120808 2 1 8/8/201 Presiden t’s Message 9:25:51 PM 1- Cover-F SAMHARYR1 tion e Associa Singapor l Health ta en M r fo yoh 4 Toa Pa 69 Lorong 10069) #01-365 S(3 22 32 55 T: 62 34 F: 6252 68 m.sg singnet.co E: samhhq@ rg.sg amhealth.o W: www.s O SI N G AP CI RE AS SO L R M EN TA AT IO N FO H EA LT H Over the last year, SAMH has made headway with regards to developing services, engaging leaders, building up a network of peers and developing a communications strategy to reach the public. At our last Charity Dinner, it was the first time a Head of State, President Dr Tony Tan was a Guest-of-Honour. SAMH also had a golden opportunity to update Health Minister Mr Gan Kim Yong during his visit to Club 3R to garner support for the Association’s work and to address some of the challenges faced in developing community mental health services related to resource allocation e.g. lack of suitable sites for new services. Interestingly the visit was initiated by an inspired caregiver, the father of a client in our services. This highlights the important role of caregivers in enhancing mental health outreach and service delivery systems. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ss tal Wellne en Towards M I am a psychiatrist whose subspecialty is in working with children and adolescents. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialise in mental illness. By this very notion, it means that psychiatrists can be rather dogmatic in the way they view problems. Mental illnesses or psychiatric disorders have been classified for the longest time using a medical model classification system. Such a system implies discreet categories of illnesses based on either symptom clustering or causality. In psychiatry, most of the illnesses are based on symptom clusters as causes are often complex and not linear in nature. Many psychiatrists use medications as the mainstay of treatment to alleviate symptoms associated with serious mental illnesses. However, mental illnesses have many concurrent social issues that need more than just medicine. Motivation for treatment, support of peers and caregivers and a nurturing society that can accept the marginalised and stigmatised cannot be treated with medications. This is the role of the Singapore Association for Mental Health. Our objectives are to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, improve the care and rehabilitation of the mentally ill and the emotionally disturbed, and to reduce the misconception and social stigma that surround mental illness. Many of what SAMH hopes to do cannot be done by ourselves alone and would need collaboration and partnership. M A N AGEMEN T COMMITTEE b Activity Hu Village @Pelangi een Associate Professor This is the third year that I am elected to the office of President and I hope to focus Daniel Fung, on 3 main areas in the coming year: President, Chairperson, (a) Encouraging help seeking behaviour; Personnel and Strategic Review (b) Developing new community initiatives to support the mentally ill, and Committees, & Fundraising (c) Improving the staff structure and governance within our organisation. Committee Member ok Gr 8 Buangk S(539752) 78 T: 6315 67 79 F: 6315 67 Encouraging Help Seeking Behaviour The recent Singapore Mental Health Survey reveals that there is a significant delay to seek professional help for psychiatric disorders. Self and perceived stigma continues to be barriers in the delivery of community mental health services. The challenge for any community mental health organisation like SAMH is to continue to pioneer integrated non-stigmatized service systems so people can utilise this services without worrying about perceptions. For this to happen, an overall collaborative process needs to be in place which supports the development of a seamless service network and creating a culture of openness and acceptance within our communities. bak Bukit Gom mes 5 Group Ho East Ave Batok 239 Bukit 50239) #01-165 S(6 03 T: 6564 70 98 F: 6265 14 2 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2011 Office Bearers Y CM MY & Personnel Committee Member 150 Ms Joanne Chio Siew Ling, Honorary Secretary, Personnel Committee Member & Fundraising Commitee Member h 4 Toa Payo 69 Lorong 10069) #01-365 S(3 22 T: 6255 32 34 F: 6252 68 M CMY K 120 90 77 78 77 81 76 72 71 70 78 76 75 75 60 30 0 Hub Creative Road CY n 90 Goodma e Arts Centr Goodman 752) 1-47 S(539 Block L #0 51 84 44 T: 63 51 F: 6344 84 8 d ntre an Insight Ce re Oasis Cent e3 g Pasir Av 139 Poton 9) 6 S(35013 #01-132/13 76 T: 6283 15 40 21 F: 6283 7019 1800 283 Helpline: SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2011 28 30 32 34 33 32 39 45 43 43 43 42 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Resident Earning Scheme Associate Professor Sheltered Workshop Leslie Lim Eng Choon, NATURE OF ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMS Honorary Treasurer, INITIATIVES IN FY2011 Chairperson, NEW Fundraising (a) Retail Training Programme Commitee & Personnel This is a pilot joint training project with AH residents, as Committee Member well as clients from BGGH, Insight Centre, YouthReach and Club 3R. The training aims to equip clients with basic retail skills such as use of cash register, account and inventory paperwork, communication and marketing. Participants are subsequently placed in transitional employment to apply the skills learned and gain working experience. Supported by: MsFoong CarineChei, Ang, Mrs Tan Committee Member Member Committee SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2011 (b) Social Enterprise AH staff managed the Suntec Retail Store, a groundbreaking eight-month project that involved staff and clients from AH and other SAMH centres. The objectives were to help clients enhance vocational skills and facilitate readiness for competitive employment, as well as to increase public awareness of SAMH services, and in the process reduce misconceptions and social stigma surrounding mental illness. Creative handmade items like jewelry, handphone accessories and paintings were sold, with proceeds going back to the residents after deducting the basic cost of materials. SOCIAL WORK SERVICES Social Work Services (SWS) aims to deliver enriching and effective rehabilitation for residents in PV with the eventual goal of re-integrating into the community. Psychosocial rehabilitation programmes conducted include individual case management, job and social assessments, personal skills training sessions, support groups and recreational activities. A highlight during the financial year was the collaboration between SWS and both Northeast and Northwest Community Development Centres (CDC) to develop the vocational skills of residents through special skills courses offered by them. Residents with interest and potential for external employment were encouraged to apply for CDC training programmes such as Motivational Workshop to boost confidence, ‘Shape-Up’ to improve retail image and sales approaches, and Workforce SkillsYeo Tuck Eng, Mr Colin Qualification in various areas. Committee Member Dr Ong Say How, Committee Member & Fundraising Commitee Member ACT I V I TY HUB potential and are keen for employment. Various forms of support are provided to residents throughout the process of gaining and maintaining employment such as Dr Joseph Leong Jern-Yi, Committee Member orientation to the working environment, mediation with & Chairperson, Services and provision of emotional support through employers Review Committee: Support counselling. Services In FY2011, VPS provided residents with 277 external employment opportunities. A total of 263 residents (94.9%) were successfully employed. This constitutes an average of 22 residents being successfully employed each month. We are grateful to employers concerned for providing these opportunities and support to our residents. In the new financial year, we will continue to work with the residents and employers on job retention. The figure below shows a breakdown of the number of employment opportunities in April 2011 - Mar 2012. 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH 0 Annual Report FY2011 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 300 250 200 150 100 0 Mr Bernard Lian Thiam Huat, Committee Member & Chairperson, Services Review Committee: Rehab & Research Services 3 9 50 NUMBER OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN FY2011 VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT SERVICES In FY2011, sexuality issues were increasingly discussed in individual psychological interventions as a response to emerging trends. Male and female residents were also integrated in group sessions to facilitate appropriate interaction in community conditions. To enhance engagement and content delivery, the use of multimedia was increased to encourage positive feedback. Another milestone during the year was participants in the computer-based Cognitive Training programme completing the basic course and either graduating to the advanced course or gaining employment. 200 150 100 50 0 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar NUMBER OF RESIDENTS SERVED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR (MONTHLY AVERAGE 189) PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES The focus of Psychological Services (PS) is to relieve psychologically-based distress and/or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being in residents. Sessions conducted for this purpose include psychological assessments and interventions, psycho-education, social skills training, anger management and addiction management. 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar NUMBER OF RESIDENTS SERVED DURING IN FY2011 (MONTHLY AVERAGE 120) ART THERAPY SERVICES Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar NUMBER OF RESIDENTS SERVED BY VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT SERVICES IN FY2011 ch YouthRea Hub@Tiong Bahru l Service Socia Bahru Road 298 Tiong za Central Pla 68730) #03-08 S(1 20 64 93 T: 65 26 F: 6665 93 M A N AGEMEN T COMMITTEE Committee Members ACT I V ITY HUB Club 3R C Developing Community Initiatives A review of our services in FY2011 has shown that all programmes continue to meet their service targets. SAMH has also been working with major stakeholders like the Agency for Integrated Care and the Ministry of Health to be part of a larger national mental health strategy. A number of new initiatives were pioneered to address the needs of our clients and their families. (1) The management contract for the Pelangi Village Activity Hub has been renewed by MCYS for another five year period with effect from 1st April 2012. “Project 65”, a new individualised programme proposal which is developed based on length of stay, age grouping and as well as the aspirational need of the residents was adopted for implementation. With the changing profile of the new residents, it was important to revisit the programme strategy. (2) Creative Hub was opened in September 2011 at Goodman Arts Centre as part of a 5-year plan to expand SAMH’s Club 3R services in the community. The service delivery is based on an integrative concept that utilises creative arts and therapeutic work and aspires to reduce stigmatisation. (3) Tote Board Community Healthcare Fund (TBCHF), approved a sum of $859,807 (80% of programme cost) in support of SAMH YouthReach Residence. It is an innovative, youth respite program that looks at the recovery of youth identified with a mental illness. It is based on a unique combination of WrapAround, Milieu Therapy and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model. This will provide a step down facility from hospital inpatient care. The current challenge is locating suitable facilities to launch the programme. (4) SAMH partnered RealTime Health to produce an educational video titled 'Living with Schizophrenia'. The video is interview driven with personal stories shared by participants living with schizophrenia. The online video is a valuable tool for SAMH to reach out to the patients and family members. With this added asset, we are looking forward to reaching out to an even wider group of audience especially through the uploading of the video to the internet. Through this partnership we are able to address the need for Asian Based Recovery Stories to enhance our outreach strategy. SAMH would be piloting the launch of a mobile application to help people cope with their mental illness. (5) SAMH has merged Club3R services with the Oasis Club for greater synergy of drop in services for the mentally ill who are well enough to be home or go to work but still require some level of support and recreation. Plans are underway for the expansion of its services into two other locations namely Jurong and Bedok and to ease the over-crowding situation at the Toa Payoh location. (6) SAMH has set up a Research committee led by Professor John Rush from Duke NUS Graduate Medical School to look into answering some of the questions about specific gaps and needs in our community work. (7) Time and effort was invested to develop corporate collaterals. Exciting, new programme brochures, Hope Newsletter and posters were developed as part of this outreach strategy, to enhance the communication and outreach. Efforts will continue, to expand corporate collaterals and to develop more electronic-based communication. (8) SAMH and Silver Ribbon had jointly submitted a bid for hosting the World Federation Mental Health Biennial Congress 2015, with the theme, “The New Synergy: Peer & Professional Partnership”. This congress will allow SAMH to work towards the collaborative advocacy role that is important in the development of mental health services. (9) NTUC Learning Hub and Northwest CDC are working with SAMH Oasis Day Centre and Club 3R to develop an Environmental Cleaning WSQ Course for residents of Pelangi Village which will equip them for employment Dr Lee Cheng, for the cleaning industry at the national level. Vice-President ANNUA L R Vocational Placement Services (VPS) play an important role in the rehabilitation process of PV residents. The objective of VPS is to facilitate reintegration with the community by improving a resident’s confidence, financial stability and independence in competitive employment. Staff explore external employment opportunities and job-match residents who have FY2011 EPORT 52 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2011 During the financial year, Art Therapy Services (ATS) continued on its mission to provide holistic and therapeutic rehabilitation to the residents of Pelangi Village through programmes such as drawing, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking and painting. Art therapy intervention is also provided to residents to help them SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2011 53 of: Member Creati ve Hub Creative Hub was opened in September 2011 at Goodman Arts Centre as part of a five-year plan to expand SAMH’s Club 3R services in the community. It is an integrative concept that incorporates the creative arts in therapeutic work. Predicated on the belief that people can heal and grow through creative expression, visual art, music and dance are utilised in a supportive environment to promote recovery and mental wellness. From unformatted Word document Creative Hub Through the Creative Hub, • Persons with mental disorders will have a communitybased platform for expressive therapy. This will enhance integration and reduce stigmatisation. • Caregivers struggling with the care of persons with mental illness can be supported by using expressive arts in improving their personal wellbeing. • The general public can use expressive arts as a therapeutic tool for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness and preventing the development of disorders. • Public awareness and education will increase collaboration among community partners, thus creating more opportunities for persons with mental illness. experiential WOrkShOpS These 90-minute workshops engage participants in using the creative process for expression, reflection and to increase awareness. puBliC talkS and WOrkShOpS Seven talks and workshops for the general public to promote mental health and create awareness of mental illness were conducted. Total participations under outreach was 408. No of participaNts by programme from september 2011 to march 2012 Programme Sept 2011 Oct 2011 Nov 2011 Dec 2011 Jan 2012 Feb 2012 Mar 2012 3 5 5 9 8 9 15 54 6 22 116 Individual Art Therapy Skill Session 9 9 36 28 Open Studio 14 2 8 8 6 22 16 76 Closed Studio 0 25 18 19 18 19 21 120 Closed Therapy Group 0 0 0 14 14 13 13 54 Caregivers Therapy Group 0 3 7 0 4 0 5 19 Art/ Music Experiential 0 19 27 15 8 24 10 103 0 20 260 10 22 55 41 Outreach 6 Total per programme 408 Brief description of programmes moNthly Number of participaNts iN creative hub Open StudiO This is a place to relax and discover joy in free expression and spontaneous creativity, for individuals who need to get away, for a while, from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. to print- and webready PDF file. SkillS SeSSiOnS Each month, we focus on different art skills and techniques. Individuals can develop their abilities in a fun and relaxing environment. In total we have conducted 11 different skills sessions. Caregiver therapy grOupS Caregiver therapy groups sessions are continually conducted for caregivers to express and address their emotions through art therapy. individual art therapy/COunSelling Art therapy is the process of creating art for emotional, psychological and physical wellness. It is also used to assist in reflecting, decision-making and finding solutions. One way or another, we all have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life, and dedicate ourselves to that. - Joseph Campbell grOup WOrk In small groups with a maximum of six participants, and led by a facilitator, Group Work is intended to empower people and encourage personal development. Month No. of Participants Sept 2011 Oct 2011 Nov 2011 Dec 2011 Jan 2012 Feb 2012 Mar 2012 Total Avg per mth 26 80 331 97 89 178 149 950 156 Pie chart shows the different groups of clients served for FY2011. 2% 12.5% 85.5% People in Recovery Public SAMH Clients Future direCtiOn Creative Hub hopes to reach out to more people in order to create awareness of mental health. We also hope to target schools, especially children from lower-income and to include programmes for the elderly living within the vicinity. SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2011 57 96 page annual report for Singapore Association for Mental Health l r m en ta ti o n fo h ea lt h OA SIS DAY CEN TRE STATISTICAL RETURNS FOR OASIS DAY CENTRE oasis Day centre (oDc) provides psycho-social rehabilitation for people with psychiatric conditions. the main objective of oDc is to assist the trainees in reintegrating into the community by helping them improve the management of their psychiatric conditions. training hours start from 9am to 5pm from mondays to fridays (except public holidays). oDc is a programme funded by the ministry of health (moh) and the national council of social service (ncss). trainees are required to pay a monthly programme fee ranging from $10 to $35, which is calculated based on means testing, a subsidy system introduced by moh. Intake Assessments/ Admission Procedures all referred applicants are required to attend an intake interview at oDc, whose purpose is to assess suitability, while providing the applicant an opportunity to view and learn about the centre. as the involvement and support of the family are important in the rehabilitation process, at least one family member of the applicant must be present at the intake assessment to provide an overview of the applicant’s profile. at the same time, the process provides staff with an opportunity to clarify and have a better understanding of the applicant’s life issues and goals. Private Hospital/ Psychiatrists Private Hospital/ Psychiatrists 5.3% Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital 5.3% Singapore General Hospital Tan Tock Seng Hospital AGENCIES Singapore General Hospital 10.6% Tan Tock Seng Hospital 5.3% Institute of Mental Health (IMH) 30 annua r l repo 10 t fY20 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH annual report fY2010 Institute of Mental Health (IMH) 73.5% 7 trainees discharged 13 5 number of trainees as at 31 march 11 42 44 total attendance 8480 8111 total number of working days 252 253 average daily attendance 33.7 32.1 30 30.2 Male 40 50.6 Male 40.7 Male 50 50.9 Female 60 60.1 Male 70 60.6 Male PROFILE OF TRAINESS ACCORDING TO AGE AND GENDER IN FY2010 80 30.6 Female PERCENTAGE OF REFERRALS 42 6 40.5 Female SOURCES AND PERCENTAGE OF REFERRALS IN FY2010 FY2010 49 trainees admitted in fY2010, 2 trainees took on the caregiving role at home for their elderly brother and mother who had chronic illnesses. as a result, the trainees had to apply for long leave from oDc. last year, there were also a few trainees who had to recuperate at home due to falls and operations. a person with mental illness between ages 19 to 55 can apply with a referral from a psychiatrist. an application should include a psychiatric assessment and a social report from the respective psychiatrist and medical social worker. photocopies of the applicant and caregivers’ essential documents such as identity card, recent pay slips, income tax and cpf statements are also required for means testing. Source Referrals in fY2010 oDc received a total of 19 referrals. imh continues to be a major contributor among the mental health care hospitals. the following depicts the number of referrals received from various agencies for admission to oDc. FY2009 number of trainees brought forward 60.6 Female llness e W l a t n e Towards M 60.1 Female oasis Day centre OA SIS DAY CEN TRE AGE AND GENDER OF TRAINESS si n a ss o c ia g a po re 20 10 0 Pilot Programme for Dual Diagnosis oDc started a pilot programme for persons with Dual Diagnosis, working initially with persons with psychiatric disability as well as with mild intellectual disability, to study the needs and support required to support them. all 5 who were admitted to the programme were able to integrate into the main programme and 1 was discharged for employment. oDc continues to work with special schools and service partners to better support persons with Dual Diagnosis. Vocational Training in fY2010, 5 trainees were discharged from oDc to open employment. Discharge was initiated by the trainees, supported by their caregivers, when they felt that they had settled into their employment and was confident of sustaining themselves on the job independently. amongst these 5 trainees, 1 of them had a Dual Diagnosis of a mild intellectual disability and psychiatric disability. in the process of preparing her for work, we partnered the family to educate them on illness management, specific supports which the trainee will need to manage their work stress and ways to communicate with the trainee to facilitate sustenance. at the time of reporting, she was still helping out in the family’s mobile flea market business. Success Story – ‘Taking the First Step’ the highlight of this year’s vocational training is the celebration for a trainee who went out to work for the first time in her life! after a period of psycho-social training, skills training and vocational counselling, oDc placed her on work trials to let her gain confidence and exposure. from the success that she experienced, she was motivated to get a job on her own. she applied to work as part of a fast food crew and was able to sustain herself for a month. in the interim, she was also supported via phone counselling when she encountered challenges at work. she applied for other jobs on her own and initiated on her own accord to be discharged from the centre after 6 months as she felt that she could manage on her own. at our last outing, we understand that she was still working. SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH annual report fY2010 31 96 page annual report for Singapore Association for Mental Health Community men tal Healt H eduCation Bukit GomBak Group Homes Bukit GomBak Group Homes 75% stated that they are now better able to prevent a relapse by identifying early symptoms and seeking treatment. 82% believed that they have enhanced their coping skills. • • The Community Mental Health Education programme aims to increase public awareness of mental health issues and concerns, to promote mental well-being, and to reduce stigma against mental illness. In FY2012, a total of 92 events were organised to further these goals. Year FY2012 FY2011 FY2010 Art Talks / Exhibitions / Workshops Seminars 24 19 16 14 10 4 Training 7 2 2 Outreach 19 16 13 Public Forums Visits to SAMH Media / Publicity Total 7 6 10 13 10 26 8 9 14 92 72 85 Public Forums SAMH organises public forums on a regular basis across a wide range of mental health topics. These forums aim to increase general knowledge of mental health conditions and to provide practical advice. Audiences often provide feedback on excellent speakers and relevance of the topics presented. Thanks to the support of our speakers and participants, our public forums are generally well-attended. EMPlOyMEnT The following graph outlines the number of residents who were employed and the number of job placements made. The total number of placements made in FY2012 was 65. FIGure 2: New ADMISSIoNS AccorDING To GeNDer FIGure 5: cASeloAD AccorDING To rAce 30 OCCUPAnCy And CASElOAd BGGH has a maximum capacity of 36 clients. Figure 3 depicts the monthly occupancy rate as of last day of each month for FY2012. It also illustrates the actual caseload served for each month. RECOVERy A supportive and recovery-oriented rehabilitative environment, with individualised care plans, can greatly minimise hospitalisations. Through psycho-education, clients are taught to recognise early signs of relapses and medication management as they gain further insight into their illness thus enhancing their coping skills. clients are then more empowered as they regain confidence as well as independence which foster social inclusion. The chart below shows that in FY2012, there were a total of 10 hospitalisations (18.9% of the total caseload). It is also observed that lesser relapses occurred in those who have received longer periods of rehabilitation. 25 seminars / Talks on menTal HealTH A list of topics for talks / workshops conducted by SAMH professional staff is available upon request to groups or organisations who are interested. They include stress management, introduction to art therapy, and understanding mental illness, to name a few. A minimal fee is charged as follows: Less than 30 participants More than 30 participants Corporate $150/hour $250/hour VWO / Schools $100/hour $200/hour World menTal HealTH day 2012 World Mental Health Day is a global mental health education campaign initiated by the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH). This special day is commemorated on 10 October every year across the globe. In 2012, SAMH celebrated World Mental Health Day with the theme “The Way Forward − Weaving Community Safety Networks”. Reflecting the theme, SAMH jointly organised the event with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). It was a fruitful collaboration between the 3 representative agencies of hospital, step-down, and community care. Community Mental Health Education Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~ Winston Churchill over the years, caseloads with male clients continue to be higher, compared to female clients. while the percentage of caseload of ethnic groups remained relatively constant for the past 3 years (see Fig. 5), there is a slight shift in our caseload of ethnic groups in females in the past year. FIGure 6: relATIoNSHIp BeTweeN relApSeS AND No. oF YeArS IN reHABIlITATIoN A survey done in FY2012 with 29 clients on their recovery goal revealed the following positive outcomes: • 86% felt they have gained a greater insight of their illness. • 86% said that they are more knowledgeable about their medication. • 86% expressed confidence in communicating with their doctor about their condition. The occasion was set on 6 Oct 2012, at the Drama Theatre at School of the Arts (SOTA). It saw 366 people getting together in the heart of the city to commemorate a meaningful day. Dr Lam Pin Min, Chairman of Government Parliamentary Committee (Health), graced the event as Guest-of-Honour. Dr Daniel Fisher, renowned psychiatrist and mental health advocate, was keynote speaker for World Mental Health Day 2012. He talked about the meaning of recovery, and the importance of dialogue and connection to recovery. He also shared about discovering his life purpose while recovering from schizophrenia. 20 15 10 Table 1: lisT of social-RecReaTional acTiviTies 5 0 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar employed placements FIGure 7: eMploYMeNT AND JoB plAceMeNTS Below are the outcomes from a survey conducted in FY2012 with 29 clients on their community reintegration goal: • 86% said they have a better understanding of the kind of job that they want. • 72% believed that they are better able to sustain themselves in a job. • 72% stated that they have enhanced their independent-living skills. • 68% said they have a greater awareness of resources available in the community. • 75% expressed greater confidence about living on their own in the community. FIGure 3: SuMMArY oF MoNTH-eND occupANcY AND cASeloAD FIGure 8: SuMMArY oF SeTTINGS AFTer DIScHArGe SOCIO-RECREATIOnAl ACTIVITIES psychosocial rehabilitation services at BGGH, which provides purposeful socio-recreational activities, introduce clients to a variety of community resources and offer them opportunities to seamlessly blend into the community. The following table highlights the activities organised in FY2012. dISCHARGE In FY2012, 24 residents were discharged from BGGH with 67% discharged into the community (see Fig. 8). Most of these clients were able to acquire their own one-room rental flats within four to six months upon application to HDB while some were reunited with family members or have moved out to live in staff quarters provided by their employers. The number of clients who were referred back to the referral source is 7 in FY2012, consistent with FY2011, but maintained a decrease from 11 in FY2010. Date Activities organizers / Sponsors 2012 Apr 19 clients’ wedding ceremony BGGH / Newly weds Jun 26 Dumplings Festival Treat Donor: Mr lee Kee liang Jul 8 Jurong lake run Taman Jurong community Sports club Jul 13 Singapore Garden Festival National parks Board Aug 9 National Day Buffet Dinner Donor: Mr richard Hew Sep 1 Flyer outing / river cruise Silver ribbon S’pore / Jardine MINDSeT Sep 4 project Mending Sky: us Drama Box Sep 28 Mooncakes Festival Treat Donor: Mr philip Kwek Sep 29 volunteering at Moon cakes Making Xing Yi Zhong Xing / pasir ris elias cc oct 2 Temple’s Anniversary vegetarian Dinner chee chung Temple oct 6 SAMH world Mental Health Day SAMH oct 8 video Session on Nick vujicic’s life cum Discussion BGGH oct 8 Flower Making Session (unit 3) BGGH oct 15 Flower Making Session (unit 4) BGGH oct 26 Hari raya Buffet Dinner BGGH oct 30 Movie: Finding Nemo Simei care centre Nov 3 carnival of Drums - The promontory @ Marina Bay Students care Service Nov 13 Deepavali Buffet Dinner BGGH Nov 19 SAMH’s Governance Award celebrations (units 3 & 4) BGGH Nov 21 SAMH’s Governance Award celebrations (units 1 & 2) BGGH Nov 23 everything Matters Art exhibition SAMH Nov 26 Gift card Making Session (unit 3) BGGH Nov 28 News Discussion (Bus Drivers on Strike) (unit 1) BGGH Dec 7 Bukit Batok Movie Night: Batman Begins Bukit Batok Gros FIGure 4: cASeloAD AccorDING To GeNDer SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2012 FY2011 21 36 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2012 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Annual Report FY2012 FY2011 37 120 page Wedding&Lifestyle Magazine for MegaExpress contents EDITOR’S WORD 4 PUBLISHER’S WORD 6 EVENTS Mega Expo Feature MegaXpress International showcases the latest in weddings and lifestyle /2014 .pdf 1 7/4 M10Issue2 Cover - WL DETAILS Love Exchange Buying gifts for your other half can be as fun as the wedding The Wedding Carriage Ideas for memorable getaways 1:14:56 AM 8 16 FASHION Hejab Chameleon Inspirations for hejab-wearers from boardroom to ballroom with colours from spring and summer Probably Pink Probably a girl’s first choice of lip colour In The Nude Versatile yet tricky, there is a nude lip shade for every skin tone Paint The Town Red From the bright scarlet to the deep crimsons 20 24 60 20 Get Our Digital Version Now Masih Bersama n Walaupu COVER STORY Seeking Daniella Daniella Sya talks about her exodus from radio and foray into TV and film Kahwin Muda R E V O C The Modern Hejab C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Turkeyof A Land ts Contras 82 38 50 51 52 L’Oréal Strong Hold Defining Gel 54 HONEYMOON 24 Turkey – A Land of Contrasts A honeymoon destination with various climates and cultures 2 10 ISSUE VOLUME L BILINGUA Photography: Matthew Teo, Calibre Pictures and Ideas Styling: Nanny Eliana & Nur’ain Sopah Model: Bianca from Basic Models Hair: La Fayan Mode, 9448 5388 Makeup: MAKEUP & HAIR COSMOPROF ACADEMY Purple crystal slides, $29 each from Chomel at all Chomel outlets. BEAUTY 38 54 BEAUTY Sensitive Swabs Cleansers for sensitive skin Rock Chic Update the smoky eye with deep blues, rock chick style Silver Lining Few things open the eyes like silver, especially for our darkskinned sisters Mauve It Vary your use of pinks and mauves to suit the eyes Plum Princess Plums are sultry and bring out the gold in your tan Blushing Bride The pursuit of that healthy-looking flush, made simple SANGGAR PENGANTIN Muda Tapi Kekal Pasangan yang kahwin muda dan masih bersama seperti Shazimie Tahir dan Rita Buang semakin jarang kelihatan LIFESTYLE It Takes Two To not go to the movies and have more meaningful date night activities instead 76 90 2 INTERIOR The Ottoman Empire of Comfort Not only for sitting on, ottomans and stools can be storage pieces adapted to the theme of your space Nectar + Nude Eye Palette $79 from Bobbi Brown at all Bobbi Brown counters 60 $15.90 at all leading retailers including Watsons, Guardian, SASA, selected departmental stores and major supermarkets and hypermarkets Rouge Artist Palette, #08 Plum $72 from MAKE UP FOR EVER at all MAKE UP FOR EVER counters Spot Lighting Shadow in OR-1 Eyeshadow Palette 62 64 $27 from KATE at all KATE counters Lash Power Feathering Mascara 66 Quick Remake Liquid $38 from Clinique at all Clinique counters 68 70 TONI & Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe Prep Smoothing Detangler 76 $21.90 available at selected personal care stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets Plum Princess $23.50 from KATE at all KATE counters B y N A N N y E L I A N A & N u R ’ A I N S O PA H Plums make for a warmer and sultrier take on the smoky eye; they also bring out the gold in your skin if you have a tan. Keep your hair soft and away from your face to balance off this look. 82 Lip Sheer in Plum $36 from Bobbi Brown at all Bobbi Brown stores Quickliner for Eyes Intense $30 from Clinique at all Clinique counters Pro Finish, #140 Neutral Honey 86 Pressed Eyeshadow, Metallic, Medium Brown #856 $69 from MAKE UP FOR EVER at all MAKE UP FOR EVER counters STOCKISTS 88 Clever Kitchen Full kitchen processes with half the effort, thanks to these nifty gadgets 90 $22 from Shu Uemura at all Shu Uemura counters Pressed Eyeshadow, Metallic, Medium Purple #785 $22 from Shu Uemura at all Shu Uemura counters 3 Applemango volume Essence Mist for Hair $25 from Skin Food at all Skin Food stores 68 69 : uty Issue The Bea cks, Lipsti ers Blush he &t New Smoky Eye DETAILS “For a long day out, such as shopping or an outing with friends and family, fuss-free materials such as viscose can still look fresh and put together, even after hours of wear.” Sisters Ruwaidah and Rosmawati Saini, started Hijab Studio, an online boutique specialising in various types and styles of hejab and YuniQ Creations, an online Muslimah fashion boutique, to fulfill the needs of women who are looking for edgy, fun and fashionable ways of wearing the hejab. “Hijab Studio is all about being fashion forward without sacrificing modesty and catering to the modern hejab wearing woman who is educated, well-travelled and has eclectic tastes. The younger generation is interested in hejab styles that aren’t dowdy or old-fashioned and can be worn with clothes that you can buy off regular high street brands and shopping centres.” Says Rosmawati, “Although rather synonymous with the Arab ‘galabeyah’ and the Malay ‘baju kurung’ there’s no reason that one cannot mix and match the hejab with regular clothes for as long as it is done modestly.” a l l e i n a D s r e f e r P Sya wn a r B o t s Brain Ruwaidah, or better known as Aida, who is clearly the creative think tank behind the businesses, says that selecting the right fabric, length and even colour for your hejab depends on the activity and weather for the day. She says hejab for outdoor or indoor activities such as cycling or even yoga should be made of materials that can breathe such as cotton and absorbent materials such as cotton lycra. “It makes more sense for you to keep the length of your hejab under two metres, so that you can keep cool, especially in humid weather such as in Singapore. For such activities, hejabs which are slip-ons are preferred over fussy loose fabric needing twisting, knotting and pinning.” For work, where you’re most likely to find yourself in cooler, airconditioned environments, you would need something versatile to take you between offices and restaurants for business lunches. Woven cotton or georgette shawls make versatile options for anything from three-piece power suits to traditional ‘kebaya’ and ‘baju kurung’ sometimes worn by Malay-Muslim women on Fridays. “For a long day out, such as shopping or an outing with friends and family, fuss-free materials such as viscose can still look fresh and put together, even after hours of wear.” Ruwaidah elaborates, “For functions such as weddings, product launch parties or dinners, the layering effect goes a long way in creating an air of sophistication. Experimenting with luxurious materials such as silk, chiffon or even lace or glitter with tulle in all sorts of lengths and widths are recommended for a more glamorous look.” Jewellery can also be used to spruce up an evening outfit; take a leaf out of our fashion spread where we have pinned necklaces to the hejab instead of the usual brooches. Take note to choose necklaces that are not too long; chokers and collar pieces are definitely more suitable and practical than longer lariat-type necklaces. While larger ornate pieces are more striking and give your outfit a sense of movement, they can also be heavy and weigh down your hejab, so unless you are really good with securing your fabrics with pins, it’s best to wear smaller, lightweight pieces for days when you have to be on your feet a lot or going to meetings. The Wedding Carriage By NANNy ELIANA & CONAN GOH Whether you prefer the vintage touch or to be whisked away in a luxury sedan on your big day, every newlywed wants to make a memorable getaway. W And if you’re just too busy to change your outfit after a long day at the office to see your relatives who have come to visit from abroad for dinner, a change of hejab or even hejab accessory is sometimes all you need for a change of look. Our fashion spread this issue showcases the colours and cuts on the catwalk with panache, Muslimah style. Colours are de ri geur this season, particularly pink and orange in their various permutations; you will find every shade in that spectrum from fuschia to salmon and peach to cerise and even tangerine. These shades also influence the yellows and purples on the colour palette this season and you may still be able to spot the rich cobalt or turquoise blues, a leftover from last year. There are also plenty of large and small prints to play with; you will find ethnic and abstract prints emerging while paisley makes yet another comeback, joining the floral prints that have been on the catwalk from last year. If you’re concerned about wearing clashing prints, remember to pair a printed piece with a neutral colour such as white, black or khaki or keep them in multiple but very small doses such as on your shoes or bag, or on the sleeves of your jacket. Opposite page: Headscarves are stylist’s own. Verde necklace by Tataborello, $590, from www.tataborello.com. Jacket with multi-coloured organza sleeves by Zardoze, $459, from CK Tangs. Long-sleeved blouse by Warehouse, $113 from CK Tangs. Drawstring trousers by Headline, $99 from CK Tangs. Floral print heels, $180 from Steve Madden. 3.10 carat diamond Mughal Ring, $3,500 from Arizma. Colt 33 timepiece with Steel case, Stratus Silver dial with White Sahara leather strap, $3,730, from Breitling. settlers who moved to the Mississippi Valley. Evil spirits were said to lurk at such happy events to cause a disturbance, so in those days wedding guests made loud noises to ward them off; some banged pots and pans, some sounded their horns, and some tied cans to the bumper of the wedding car so that the spirits don’t follow the newlyweds into their new life together. The tradition of tying cans to the back bumper of the wedding car is not just a kitschy trend of the hippie era as some would think, but dates way back to the 1600s among early French Perhaps bringing back some of these traditions with your wedding vehicle of choice would make your wedding day more memorable for you and your nearest and dearest. Colours are de ri geur this season, particularly pink and orange in their various permutations; you will find every shade in that spectrum from fuschia to salmon and peach to cerise and even tangerine. Photo by Love Bug Rent a Beetle 20 40 edding vehicles are not merely for transporting the bride and groom from place of solemnisation to the new home or honeymoon. There are many traditions involving wedding vehicles that date as far back to the era of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt. 41 21 120 page Wedding&Lifestyle Magazine for MegaExpress Always check the budget INTERIOR “Apart from facilitating daily activities, when used correctly, lighting can showcase design elements such as colour and texture and imbue a space with different moods. You can also understate rather than underline good design with poor lighting.” Flowers can also make an intimate event look expensive; if you do not have the budget to decorate your entire ballroom with your favourite blossoms, then perhaps it would be more sensible to reserve them for the more intimate solemnisation ceremony or that wedding dinner for friends and colleagues. Before you decide for every corner of the ballroom and every member of your family to wear the same blossoms as your handheld bouquet, do a budget check. Labour makes a large part of floral arrangement costs; blossoms need to be treated and primed before they are arranged as part of the decor. Flowers can also make an intimate event look expensive; if you do not have the budget to decorate your entire ballroom with your favourite blossoms, then perhaps it would be more sensible to reserve them for the more intimate solemnisation ceremony or that wedding dinner for friends and colleagues. For best effect, it is better to focus all the blooms in a smaller space rather than spreading them out. Let There Be Light NaNNy EliaNa 1 10 ISSUE VOLUME L A U G BILIN 3 an Pasang Lighting is not just a design issue, but a very practical one that influences our daily activities. WLM flicks the switch to see what works and what doesn't. We are A ny household would have different rooms for different functions, so the lighting should correspond with the activities in each room. Having a reasonable variety of light fixtures in a room allows for flexibility and control over the ambience of a space, such as a directional light for reading, soft lighting for a quiet evening and indirect lighting for stay-in movie nights. Floor lamp lounge Big Deal, Molecule living 8! $890, at all Molecule Living Stores This floor lamp is made of chromeplated metal, marble and plastics, inclusive of dimmer. Shedding the light on home lighting is Joey Khu from Project File, “Apart from facilitating daily activities, when used correctly, lighting can showcase design elements such as colour and texture and imbue a space with different moods. You can also understate rather than underline good design with poor lighting.” Now on! iPad Power tangani ngga rumahtaa & kerjay By Angel Florist (Tel: 6820 8306) using purple orchids, white cymbidium orchids and baby's breath By Blissfulthots (Tel: 6252 7887) using cymbidium orchids and hypericium berries FillSTa floor lamp, iKEa $79, at all IKEA Stores Gives a soft mood light. Polypropylene plastic, polycarbonate plastic and aluminium. Designed by Gunner Jensen. 88 p in Heads U Photo courtesy of XXX 89 3434 35 FASHION between ourselves was that I’m not quite established yet and being the man of the family, I must be able to support her. I’m fortunate in that Malaque and I are linked by the entertainment business and she is a business owner herself, so she is more understanding and accepting of my work and everything that comes with the territory.” Style Hejab eup & Mak About Malaque to Colours rty Hit a Pa “At first my mother was hesitant about accepting Syarif as a son-in-law, because he is not from Arab descent and she had insisted before that I marry an Arab. But Syarif has always been very polite and a gentleman with her; in fact he didn’t propose to me first, but sought my hand in marriage from my mother and my stepfather.” Happy New Hue BY NaNNY EliaNa s d r i b g n o S & Syarif e Malaqu to Marry If you have anything to thank the tropics for, it would be the ease and aplomb with which you can wear bright colours. Photography: Adrian Chen, Calibre Pictures and Ideas Model: Gabrielle S from Basic Models Styling: Nanny Eliana and Amelia Seah Makeup & Hair: Stella Leung, Tel: 9878 8667 Special thanks to the Sultan Hotel at 100 Sultan Gate for allowing us to shoot on their premises Opposite page: Pink maxi dress, $159 by Oasis from Robinsons, pink square enamel earrings, $90 by Rosso Prezioso from Brandcoding, rainbow weave wooden box clutch, $225 by Rachana Reddy from Inverted Edge, nude heels are model's own. Many might remember Malaque Mahdaly as one of the final eight contestants in the last and final season of the Singapore Idol. Syarif was then a promotions and advertising intern with MediaCorp and was assisting with the running of the Singapore Idol auditions and publicity activities for its contestants. It was only a matter of time before the two of them connected via Facebook and he invited her to see his shows. They have been dating for over four years but it was not until the last year that they thought about taking their relationship to the next level. “At first my mother was hesitant about accepting Syarif as a son-in-law, because he is not from Arab descent and she had insisted before that I marry an Arab. But Syarif has always been very polite and a gentleman with her; in fact he didn’t propose to me first, but sought my hand in marriage from my mother and my stepfather,” Malaque beamed. After training with cooking school Sunrice Global Chef Academy in Singapore, the 24-year-old spent half a year in Chicago, United States earlier this year, to practise and perfect her craft in cake-making. Syarif had volunteered to accompany Malaque's mother on her convocation as her stepfather was unable to attend; this was a rare opportunity for the couple to spend time together. They spent two weeks in Chicago and New York, which Malaque said, “was best time we had ever had together.” The Indonesian born Arab is now a proud owner of a home-based online cake boutique, Gula by Malaque and teaches belly dancing on the side. “My dream is to be able to establish myself as a cake artiste and have a cooking school. I have always liked to teach.” The two will be tying the knot on the 22nd of November 2014 and Syarif, who was raised in Singapore by an Indonesian father and an Indian mother, sees himself returning to Singapore more frequently in the coming months to assist Malaque with organising the wedding, which they are planning on their own with the help of family and friends and without engaging a wedding planner. He said, “I’m carving a niche for myself and I’m sure there’s a way for us to be together even as I get busier with projects in Kuala Lumpur. Malaque has always been a pillar of support for me, and I also want to be the same to her; hopefully my work will support her business and vice versa.” We wish the couple our warmest congratulations and the very best for the future! 40 41 52 53 53 3 Session Preparation Objectives n e v e s s and ser vation b O , e c n nge Evide mate Cha li C f o ts c Impa disaster risk reduction Understand the links between disasters and development Articulate how disasters impact development, and how development can increase vulnerabilities to disasters Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development 2 Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development 1 Disasters provide development opportunities Positive Realm Negative Realm Disasters set back development Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development They challenge prospects for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular the target of halving extreme poverty by 2015. of disasters particularly to vulnerable groups (e.g. poor, children, elderly, etc.). The trainer-facilitator prompts participants to individually reflect on the following questions: a) How has this happened? b) Who suffered most? Why they suffered? c) What could have been done for this not to happen? Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development 3. The trainer-facilitator will introduce to participants hard two orks l Framew d Regiona DRR Global an on s ie and Bod Curriculum g Course 101 Trainin e Project DRR-CCA Community Resilienc AP HEA session three Disaster : Linking Why DRR elopment ev and D Curriculum g Course 101 Trainin e Project DRR-CCA Community Resilienc AP HEA 10 In Aceh, Indonesia, the 2004 Tsunami is estimated to have increased the proportion of people living below the poverty line from 30% to 50%. A DFID study found that without the 2000-2001 drought, poverty in Pakistan would have decreased by 13%. 11 Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development 12 13 Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development 14 Picture: Typhoon Morakot, Taiwan 2009 Absolute levels of disaster risk are increasing due to various pressures, including climate change. facts, data and statistics that show who suffer most and are vulnerable to impacts of disasters especially the poorest of the poor. He/she then cites actual contrasting situations and cases between countries that are highly developed versus the least developed which were both impacted by the same type of hazard but because the latter has the least capacity, has suffered most. Economic losses associated with disasters almost doubled in real terms between the 1960s and the 1990s. But people’s perceptions of the level of risk they face are lagging behind. Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development Can sustainable development be achieved without taking into account of DRR? • Answer: NO! • Risk will always remain… • We have to address the root causes of vulnerability that includes: Human Economic Social Environmental Scientific Technical Physical additional handouts • Disaster Risk Reduction is sound investment for sustainable development Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development 3 5 Exposure to disasters increases the vulnerability of the poor, deepening their poverty and preventing them taking advantage of economic opportunities. Disasters pose a significant and growing threat to development Disaster Realm 6 Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development The 6.5, which hit central California in 2003, took two lives and injured 40 people. By comparison, the 6.6 earthquake, which hit Iran four days later, killed over 40,000 people. Both events took place in areas with high-density populations. 2. He/she will present slides that show the negative impacts Development can reduce vulnerability Disasters provide development opportunities • Developing countries experience higher levels of mortality Steps Curriculum ing Course Project 101 Train DRR-CCA Community Resilience AP HEA Development can increase vulnerability Disasters set back development d. • According to UNDP 24 out of 49 LDCs face high levels of disaster risk 1. The trainer-facilitator explains the objectives of the session. + Development can increase vulnerability c. Disasters affect poor countries and poor people the most. Steps Development Realm - Development can reduce vulnerability b. 3 Facilitation Disasters provide development opportunities a. Session Time: 1 ½ hours Disasters set back development 3. The trainer-facilitator will prepare four coloured A4-size papers. A medium-thick coloured paper is recommended. He/she will write in each paper the following statements: Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development 2 4 Session Development can increase vulnerability 2. He/she will write vertically in big bold letters the statement, Negative Realm, on the left side of the quadrant. He/she will also write on the further right side, Positive Realm. On the upper center, he/she will write Development Realm, then Disaster Realm at the bottom center of the quadrant. See the example on the next page. is sound investment for sustainable development 3 3 Session Development can reduce vulnerability session 1. Trainer-facilitator prepares four easel sheets and join them all to create a quadrant At the end of the session, participants must be able to: Appreciate the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction as core to good development n o i s s e s 3 Session Preparation 12 session set of facilitator handbook folders for WorldVision 3 Session Objectives Session Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development session five Risk Reduc tion 15 Session 3: Why DRR - Linking Disaster and Development 16 Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development 16 7 Measures Curriculum g Course 101 Trainin e Project DRR-CCA Community Resilienc AP HEA Why DRR: Linking Disaster and Development session six ics: hange Bas Climate C d Causes an Science Curriculum g Course 101 Trainin e Project DRR-CCA Community Resilienc AP HEA 17