Announcement & News

Suicide Rarely the Result of a Single Cause and Often Preceded by Warning Signs

The Seeking Answers: A Psychological Autopsy of Exploring and Analysing Risk Factors (SPEARS) study sought to identify key factors associated with suicides in Singapore as well as warning signs that families and friends can look out for.

Study Reveals Immune System Changes Linked to Schizophrenia and Treatment Resistance

IMH and A*STAR used changes in immune cell populations to predict potential resistance to antipsychotic medications and initiate the most appropriate treatment sooner.

Increased Mental Health Literacy and Reduced Stigma in Singapore

IMH study finds improvements in identification of common mental health conditions, and negative perceptions towards people with mental health conditions.

National Youth Mental Health Study (NYMHS)

Excessive social media use, body image concerns and being cyberbullied are significantly linked to mental health symptoms among youths.

Prevalence of Dementia

IMH study shows decreased prevalence of dementia and improvement in treatment among older adults in Singapore over the past decade.

Cost of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

A study by IMH and KKH found that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) cost the economy an estimated S$1.18 billion per year. Early detection and preventive care are crucial in alleviating healthcare burden and productivity losses.

Paper of the Year 2019 - Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

The 2019 Paper of the Year was awarded in 2022 for the paper "What is life after psychosis like? Stories of three individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia" 28:278-284, written by Ying Ying Lee, Valerie Lui, and Swapna Verma.

Genes Associated with Risk of Schizophrenia Identified

IMH and A*STAR identify two genes associated with the risk of schizophrenia and possible cognitive dysfunction, signalling potential for novel treatment approaches.

Incremental Cost of Mental Disorders

For the first time, Singapore has established the economic burden – or societal cost – of six common mental disorders.

Suicidal Ideation Among Adults

1 in 13 adults in Singapore had thought about suicide at some point in their lives.

Lifetime Prevalence of Schizophrenia

1 in 43 people in Singapore had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorders in their lifetime.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Study on Diabetes in Singapore

A majority of Singapore residents (83.5%) were able to recognise and correctly identify the symptoms of diabetes.

Brain Bank Singapore

To find out more, please visit www.brainbanksingapore.org. You may also email [email protected], or call 6592 6952 / 6592 6547 from 8:30am-5:30pm on weekdays.

2025/10/14

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