Research
013_Suicide 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.
012_Immune System and Schizophrenia
IMH and A*STAR used changes in immune cell populations to predict potential resistance to antipsychotic medications and initiate the most appropriate treatment sooner.
011_Mental Health Literacy and Stigma
IMH study finds improvements in identification of common mental health conditions, and negative perceptions towards people with mental health conditions.
010_NYMHS
Excessive social media use, body image concerns and being cyberbullied are significantly linked to mental health symptoms among youths.
009_Prevalence of Dementia
IMH study shows decreased prevalence of dementia and improvement in treatment among older adults in Singapore over the past decade.
008_Cost of 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.
007_Paper of the Year 2019
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.
006_Genetic Links Schizophrenia
IMH and A*STAR identify two genes associated with the risk of schizophrenia and possible cognitive dysfunction, signalling potential for novel treatment approaches.
005_Incremental Cost of Mental Disorders
For the first time, Singapore has established the economic burden – or societal cost – of six common mental disorders.
004_Suicidal Ideation
1 in 13 adults in Singapore had thought about suicide at some point in their lives.
003_Lifetime Prevalence of Schizophrenia
1 in 43 people in Singapore had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorders in their lifetime.
002_KAP Study
A majority of Singapore residents (83.5%) were able to recognise and correctly identify the symptoms of diabetes.
001_Brain Bank Singapore
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2025/10/14