Institute of Mental Health

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IMH develops one of the first validated Positive Mental Health Instrument

Developed by IMH as part of the Singapore Mental Health Study, it is a multi-dimensional instrument that can be self-administered. It covers all key and culturally appropriate domains of mental health and can be applied to compare levels of mental health across different age, gender and ethnic groups.

Latest study sheds light on the state of mental health in Singapore

The Singapore Mental Health Study (SMHS) conducted in 2010 and spearheaded by IMH is a nationwide epidemiological study that gives insight into some of the common mental illnesses in the adult Singapore resident population, the associated factors of these illnesses, the delay in seeking treatment, and the period of delay among those who eventually sought treatment.

The Journey to Recovery

Journey to Recovery is a collection of our patients’ stories about how they try to live as normal a life as possible within the limits of their symptoms of their mental illness. And from their stories, hopefully we can see beyond their illness as people like anyone of us, with their hopes and aspirations. Books are available for loan at all national libraries.

Job Club

Employment is an important aspect of recovery and more efforts need to be made by both the person having the illness as well as the community. The Job Club has thus been set up to support this recovery process. It provides employment opportunities through job placements and plays a continual supportive role even after the job is secured.