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✨ An afternoon well-spent with inspiring women who uplift other women at the "She Shines - Raising Women's Voices" event hosted by Yoga for Mums and UOB in celebration of International Women's Day 🌷 On the 5th March 2025, our team at Thrive Well were invited to be part of the "She Shines - Raising Women's Voices" as a partner organization to raise awareness and provide mental health support to the attendees. Focusing on supporting women to flourish and lead a fruitful and purposeful life, our team had the opportunity to hear from many women about their thoughts on which aspect in life they are flourishing and some interesting stories shone through during these conversations. From living a fulfilled and purposeful life and having the 5th grandchild on the way, to overcoming a challenging health setback that brought gratitude to shift one's perspective, the event was buzzing with wonderful stories of resilience, support, gratitude and love for people and the support from women to women. Our team leaned into the research by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a Canadian-American paediatrician who linked ACEs and toxic stress with harmful effects to health later in life, and shared more about some tips and tricks on Stress Busting - a good way to reduce stress and support the event attendees to increase their resilience. We were also delighted to offer free mental health screening, providing a safe space for women to reflect on their mental health and take the first step toward self-care. The over-subscription of our mental health screening was proof to our team that we are indeed aligned in direction with our partners in building resilience together. Our team learned a lot from the panel discussion sharing featuring Caleen Chua, the Founder of Yoga for Mum & Enliven Women, Hui Ming Ho, the Executive Director, Country Head of Business Banking, UOB Malaysia, Dr Ng Lee Li, General Manager of Women and Children Services at Sunway Medical Centre, as well as Chung Lynn Mac, Director and Group CEO of Nando's Malaysia and Singapore, as they shared their stories of hope and resilience in balancing life and commitment in the modern life. Thank you Yoga for Mums for inviting our team to be a part of this event. We look forward to partnering with you to support one another to raise women's voices, resilience and shine brighter together! #internationalwomensday #womenempowerment #womensupportwomen #sheshines #wearethrivewell #selfcare #gratitude #flourish #mentalhealthforall

"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on" - Serena Williams The International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8th March every year to celebrate women's accomplishments across various fields, reminding us of the contributions and effort put into shaping our reality and inspiring everyone to continue the work that still lies ahead to creating a better future. As an organisation on a mission to Building Resilience Together, we at Thrive Well understand the importance of empowerment. In line with the principle of choice in our trauma-informed approach, empowerment allow individuals to take control of their lives, make decisions that affect their well-being, and feel motivated, productive, and fulfilled, leading to increased personal satisfaction and a more positive impact on their surroundings. And a good way to begin this is by honouring every version of ourselves — Our past, present, and future. "What would you like to say to your younger self?" #wearethrivewell #mentalhealthmatters #womenempowerment

The 𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐁 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 is aimed at creating safe spaces within families & communities - spaces where people are supported and connected to the resources they need for their mental health and emotional wellbeing. 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚 𝐀𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐢 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐈) is a community development approach to increasing protective factors around the family unit and community and works to strengthen the emotional resilience and self-advocacy skills of members of the same community. Between 2021 and 2024, Thrive Well in partnership with Teach For Malaysia conducted the Safe Space Programme in Seksyen U16, Selangor, training and graduating 15 community ambassadors and impacting over 500 families through various classes, group programs, individual consultations, outreach activities and engagement sessions. We are grateful for the support of CIMB Islamic Bank over the years and dedication to strengthening mental health for all. Tune into this video to appreciate the ambassadors' journeys and witness the impact of the Safe Space Programme! #SafeSpaceProgramme #mentalhealth #communitydevelopment #KAMI #keluargaakrabmencapaiimpian #wearethrivewell

Fostering Resilience at the ACCELERATE Rare Diseases Leadership Huddle and Workshop On the 19th January 2025, the Thrive Well team had the honor of contributing to the ACCELERATE Rare Diseases Leadership Huddle and Workshop in Putrajaya. Our inspiring speakers, Jama'atul 'Adauyah and Benjamin Looi Tink Wei, led sessions on Mental & Emotional Toughness, Handling Burnout, and Self-Care, equipping participants with tools to navigate the challenges of leadership while prioritizing mental well-being. A huge thank you to the Malaysia Rare Disease Society (MRDS) for hosting this impactful event and to the participants for their enthusiasm and dedication to learning. Together, we’re building stronger leaders and communities! #wearethrivewell #mentalhealthmatters #leadership #mentalwellbeing

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🐍 🧧 Slipped inside these tiny packets of surprises are the exciting prospect of our futures. But a lesson to be learned this Year of the Snake is the virtue of handling ourselves with equal parts curiosity and care. This 2025, our team at Thrive Well wishes you all the best as you approach each new day with better perspective, helping you secure yourself a prosperous outcome. 🧨 Wishing you and your family a blessed Chinese New Year. GONG XI FA CAI!! 👲🏻🎉 #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #CNY #wearethrivewell #thrivewell #mentalhealthmatters #buildingresilience #socialenterprise #socialimpact

Work has changed significantly in recent years, from the sudden shift to remote work in 2020 to evolving strategies like returning to the office or downsizing space. These rapid changes can affect employees' mental health, creating uncertainty, stress, and burnout if not managed with support and care. Our team at Thrive Well were honoured to be invited by Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) to be a part of the FMM Business Best Practices Webinar on the 5th December to share on 𝙁𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜. From the poll in the session, the biggest barrier faced when it comes to seeking mental health support was the 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘥, followed closely by 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴. Thrive Well's Managing Director and Clinical Psychologist Ms. Ellisha Othman and Clinical Director and Counselling Psychologist Ms. Ivy Tan shared about mental health, sources of stress, some signs to look out for when someone in the workplace may need to seek support, as well as how Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help organisations to boost productivity, enhance job satisfaction and create long-term success. Organisational culture matters even more in the fast-paced, multigenerational workplace of today. It is vital for organisations to develop strategies to create a resilient and inclusive workplace. Thank you Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) for the opportunity to share on this important topic. We look forward to supporting organisations to achieve their goals through effective and sustainable strategies to foster resilience and employee wellbeing.

"𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲." 𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙇 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙒𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙉 𝙏𝙊 𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎 UN WEPs Principle 6: Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy At the heart of what we do at Thrive Well lies the dream of building socially resilient communities through a better mental health system to increase the protective factors to navigate the effects of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Since the COVID-19 pandemic, women have been struggling even more to cope with multiple responsibilities such as managing household matters and caring for the family, with some even venturing into side businesses to further support the family financially. As such, the K.A.M.I. Sembang programme by Thrive Well provides women with basic psychosocial support in processing their experiences and equips them with the necessary skills to face challenges. Since becoming a WEPs signatory in 2022, Thrive Well has taken on an active role in being mindful of the specific needs of women; women participating in community programmes as well as our employees. Through our experience, we have an increased sense of understanding that adaptation is necessary to create a supportive environment for all to thrive. Explore the core of resilience in this case study: "Families on the Edge: Mental Health Support for Women to Create Better Communities" - developed in partnership with UNICEF and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Link: https://lnkd.in/gzqC9DhE   #mentalhealthforall #wearethrivewell #communitymentalhealth #unweps #womensempowermentprinciples #principle6 #communitysupport #breakingbarriers #buildingresiliencetogether #communitywellbeing

𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒! ☃️🎄 All year long, we are presented with blessings that come in all shapes and forms. Though perhaps the most precious gift of them all is the time we are afforded to spend with those we cherish most. 💗 This holiday season, we hope for there to be an abundance of hope, love and joy to go round. And if you happen to have some to spare, gift it to those who need it most. 🎁 ✨ 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 & 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅! With love, 𝑻𝒊𝒏𝒊, 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒊 & 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #Christmas2024 #wearethrivewell #thrivewell #mentalhealthmatters #socialenterprise #buildingresilience #socialimpact #socialenterprise

📻 𝐁𝐅𝐌 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓: "𝑻𝒂𝒌 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒌 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒎 𝑶𝑲𝑼 𝑷𝒖𝒏" (“You don’t look differently abled”) Growing up, NOOR INSYIRA MOKHTAR never considered her vision problems to be a disability. But at just 17, she was informed that her impairment would preclude her from applying for a driver’s license. Shattered, her dream of being able to drive and support her visually-impaired parents and younger siblings came to an abrupt halt. From having to shoulder adult responsibilities from a young age to being at the receiving end of discriminatory attitude by her employers — on this episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 with BFM Business, Insyira reflects on the multitude of challenges she has faced as a person with hidden disability and how that has pushed her to grow beyond the limitations commonly associated with the OKU label. ❗Live 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (Dec 11) at 𝟒𝐩𝐦 (MYT). 🎧 Tune in here: https://www.bfm.my/podcast #wearethrivewell #thrivewell #bfmradio #becausefeelingsmatter #visualimpairment #OKU #disabilityawareness #empoweringcommunities #inclusivehealth #kitajagakita

Ellisha Othman, Managing Director of Thrive Well will be featured in Forum 6: "Building Better Practices" this Sunday at the International Stigma Conference at the Premiera Hotel in Kuala Lumpur (23 & 24 November 2024). Moderated by Pua Ming Hui and Aliza Kim, Forum 6: "Building Better Practices" will feature an incredible panel of voices dedicated to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. Together with Datuk Dr. Ras Adiba Radzi, Chairman of OKU Sentral & Independent and Board of Director, Air Asia MOVE, Puan Anita Abu Bakar, President and founder of MIASA Malaysia & Chairman of National Advocacy of Mental Health Association (NAMhA), Dr. Dr. Hazli Zakaria, Psychiatrist, Founder and Director of Alaminda Healthcare Berhad, they will share powerful narratives of resilience, offering both insights and hope for those facing mental health challenges. Be a part of the movement towards deeper understanding, compassion and collective support for mental health, whilst empowering lived experiences and strengthen the fight against stigma. We look forward to seeing you at the International Stigma Conference 2024! #BeyondTheLabel #EmpoweringLivedExperience #MIASAMalaysia #wearethrivewell #EveryoneMatters