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Latest infection prevention & control measures

In view of the growing COVID-19 community infections, visits to all wards are suspended from 24 Jan to 20 Feb. Patients are also encouraged not to have an accompanying person when visiting the outpatient clinics to reduce the risk of infections. Tele-visits and tele-consultations can be arranged upon request. Let’s do our part together to keep everyone safe.

Appointment Scheduling on Health Hub

You can now reschedule your missed and upcoming appointments via Health Hub. To get started, visit healthhub.sg or download the HealthHub App.

Imagine October 2021 - January 2022 Issue

In this issue, we look at findings from IMH’s first population-wide study on suicidality and ways to help those at risk of taking their own lives. Other highlights include a feature on selective mutism, and an interview with this year’s IMH Nightingale Award winner, Ms Hou Yanli, on the new rehabilitation programme for inpatients with intellectual disability.

New e-learning course for General Practitioners

This new course helps General Practitioners deepen their understanding of common mental disorders and mental health issues, enabling them to manage patients with such issues more confidently.

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.