Art of Healing: A Self-Guided Journey Through IMH

Where creativity, compassion, and care meet.

At the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), art is more than expression – it is connection, therapy, and hope. Our Art on Campus initiative has transformed the hospital grounds into a living gallery of resilience and renewal. As part of the global Healing Arts movement (Jameel Arts & Health Lab x World Health Organization), this self-guided tour invites you to explore sculptures, murals, textiles, and patient artworks that celebrate recovery, dignity, and community. Through these creative expressions, the tour highlights how art complements clinical care – supporting emotional regulation, social connection, and healing.

Duration: ~1.5 hours
Good for: Visitors, caregivers, students, staff, and the public interested in art, health, and heritage.


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​1.      Start anywhere along the trail and follow the digital map.
2.      Learn about the artwork and how IMH supports recovery.
3.      Visit our Woodbridge Museum to trace Singapore's mental-health journey from the 1800s to today's research-driven, community-based care.

Woodbridge Museum ​Opening Hours:
​Mon – Fri           9am – 5pm (Excluding public holidays)​

​​Learn more about our museum here.​

Download pdf brochure here​. 


1a Settling In
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1b Settled
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1a 1b  Grounding Points: Settled & Settling In
Artist: Han Sai Por · Location: Eco Garden

Twin sculptures symbolising balance and interdependence. Learn how IMH works across healthcare, education, and social sectors to provide the right care at the right level – a national safety net fo​r mental well-being.

Journey Through Time
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2  Journey Through Time: Mental Health Heritage and the Future of Care

Artists: NAFA Team – Dan Wong Zi Jian, Gracia Yeo Qi-En, Melinda Chong Hui Ying, Tey Shi Wei · Location: Block 1, Level 2

A 25-metre digital mural charting Singapore’s evolution in mental-health care—from custodial to recovery-oriented and community-integrated. A panoramic story of progress from stigma to strength.

Sayang Sculpture
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3  Sayang Sculpture

Artist: Brother Joseph McNally (founder, LASALLE College of the Arts) · Location: Main Lobby

One figure supports another who is kneeling and rising: a powerful emblem of compassion and resilience. “Sayang” (Malay for love/care) captures IMH’s spirit of empathy and dedication to patient recovery.

Starry Night Donor Recognition Wall
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4  Starry Night Donor Recognition Wall

Location: Atrium

A Van Gogh–inspired impression celebrating how individual generosity becomes a constellation of collective care – fueling IMH’s healing mission and patient recovery through community compassion.

International Women’s Day Punch Needle Tapestry
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5  International Women’s Day Punch Needle Tapestry

Artists: 100 volunteers with Zonta Club of Singapore · Location: Atrium

A collaborative textile piece symbolising unity and advocacy – raising awareness of mental health and gender-based violence, and the power of shared purpose in recovery.

Sky Full of Dreams
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6  Sky Full of Dreams

Artists: IMH Volunteers RH, CY & TM · Location: The Annex, Level 1

A vibrant chalk work that captures aspiration and teamwork – spotlighting the vital role of staff and volunteers in IMH’s recovery-oriented care model.

Hope After Darkness
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7  Hope After Darkness

Artist: Desmond Chin · Location: The Annex, Level 1

A patient’s visual journey from shadow to light – reminding us that recovery isn’t linear, but possible through compassion, creativity, and connection.

Blooming Together Colours of Resilience Fields of Growth  
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8  Collaborative Works by Patients in Mental Health Recovery

Artists: IMH Patients · Location: Block 5, Level 1

Large canvases symbolising transformation and resilience – showcasing how art-based therapy and rehabilitation help rebuild confidence, community, and purpose.

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​  9  ​   ​Woodbridge Museum

Location: Block 1​, Level 2​​​

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Round off your visit with the Woodbridge Museum – an enriching look at Singapore’s mental-health heritage and IMH’s journey towards therapeutic and community-based care. (Visitors are free to visit at any point during the trail.)

Opening Hours:
​Mon – Fri           9am – 5pm (Excluding public holidays)​

​​Learn more about our museum here.​



​​Trail access

​Public areas across the IMH campus.​

​Wayfinding

​Use the digital trail map; QR codes at stops provide deeper context.​

​Etiquette

​Please keep noise low and respect patient privacy.​

​Photography

​IMH has a no-photography/videography policy on campus. For this art trail, visitors may take photos only in non-clinical public spaces, ensuring no one you don’t know appears in the frame. Let’s respect everyone’s privacy at all times.​

​Getting here

​Directions and campus map available here​.​​


  • ​Do I need to book?
    No. It's a self-guided trail. Check the map and come during visiting hours.
  • Is there a recommended route?
    You can start at any stop. The map suggests a loop that typically takes ~1.5 hours.
  • Is the museum part of the trail?
    Yes, it's featured as a key stop exploring Singapore's mental-health history and IMH's evolving role in care.​