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By Beatrice Siviero • 9 minutes ago
An ongoing government campaign is pushing for a more holistic approach to education. Parents and analysts are optimistic, but concerns still remain
By Beatrice Siviero • Feb 18, 2023
Cambodia criticised for press freedom repression as PM talks with German president. Plus former Khmer Rouge child soldiers have no access to post-trauma care and Singapore budget lacks inclusivity.
By Beatrice Siviero • Feb 15, 2023
Cambodia’s former child soldiers continue living with trauma, resentment, and revenge as the lack of social support forced most of them into isolation and deep poverty
By Sameang Chea • Nov 04, 2022
As Cambodia’s mental health system lacks public funding and human capacity, the influence of Buddhism could make a significant difference in tackling mental health issues
As cultural taboos and societal pressures hinder conversations on wellbeing, a combination of art and science is carving out new solutions.
By Amanda Oon • Sep 20, 2022
The pandemic has exacerbated the urgency for increased mental health awareness in the city-state and the popularity of previously niche animal therapies
By Ee Ming Toh • Apr 08, 2022
Misguided policies, neglect and mistreatment by the Thai government and school authorities have caused a mental health crisis among students. Globe columnist Mark S. Cogan explains fundamental reforms are a long way away
By Mark Cogan • Sep 13, 2021
While attempts to stem the spread of Covid-19 has led to the shutdown of virtually all economic and social activity in Singapore, life grinding to a halt in the city-state is giving rise to a different public health issue: poor mental health
By Kelly Ng • Apr 28, 2020
Top Read from 2018 print archive: Malaysia is grappling with mental healthcare. Affordable and effective treatment exists but is out of reach to many, thanks to a confounding and constricting system
By Foong Li Mei • Jan 28, 2020
As in many emerging societies, being mentally ill in Cambodia has often meant a life of rejection, isolation and gruelling psychological decline
By Stefan V. Jensen • Jul 29, 2019
For some Singaporeans with mental health issues, mandatory military service can be an isolating and traumatic experience – and one which can leave them at serious risk of self-harm
By Thomas Brent • Jun 10, 2019
Singapore's feline therapists are providing comfort in a nation slow to grasp the need for mental healthcare
By Kirsten Han • May 28, 2018