Intellect

Imagine this: It’s 3pm and you’re starving. You used your lunch break to bring your parents to their weekly medical appointment. For many of us, this is a scenario that doesn’t need imagination. It’s a reality. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting to be a caregiver. That’s why we’re partnering with Hush TeaBar to conduct wellbeing tea experiences that give us time to reflect upon our experiences and emotions. Thank you to The Business Times for shedding light on the launch event that focuses on caregivers and the support they need. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gYzrYGBD To find out more about partnership, read our press release here: https://lnkd.in/ghgdaP8W

Mental wellbeing has never been more discussed, and we stand at the brink of a new era. Let’s go beyond traditional notions of mental wellbeing solutions and work towards creating a mentally healthy environment for everyone. Hear from experts as they share their insights and best practices for building safe spaces at home, in the office, and within your community. Join us at our festival and transform the mental wellbeing landscape with us.

Did you know that Singapore is considered the “OCD capital” of the world? See its symptoms and treatments here: https://lnkd.in/gAHUtVgC Despite having one of the highest OCD rates globally, our understanding of this mental health condition is sorely limited—thanks in part to the media's microscopic portrayal and casual use of the term. Contrary to popular belief, the fear of cleanliness is just one of many themes, and the preoccupation with symmetry and orderliness can be debilitating for some individuals. So, when does a preference turn into an obsession? And how’s an obsession different from a compulsion? Read the article to find out.

There is a fine line between resilience and toxic positivity. Here’s how to avoid the latter: https://lnkd.in/gWQ6A-sj Nobody wants to be labeled a Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer at work. So, we suppress our emotions to appear professional, only to feel drained by the end of the day. However, as we learned from Inside Out, every emotion has a role to play, including the misunderstood ones like fear and anxiety. Insisting on “good vibes only” deprives us of opportunities for personal growth. If this resonates with you, don’t worry. We have three strategies for escaping the toxic positivity trap in the article.

This is something I’ve learnt, that not many people might know about 👇 Implementing good workplace wellbeing initiatives shouldn’t feel like a guessing game 🤔 We need clear goals and action plans. But how do we start? Or how do we implement better initiatives? Get your questions answered at our upcoming Mental Health Festival 2024 by our speakers, more to be announced! Register for Intellect’s Mental Health Festival 2024! 📅 26 Sep 2024 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCHNts2i 📣 Future-Proofing Wellbeing: Innovative Corporate Strategies for 2024 and Beyond 📣 🗣️ Dr Vanessa San, Wellbeing Leader, Mercer Singapore  🗣️ Yvonne Lu, AVP, Client Relations, iXchange 📣 Diverse Minds, Shared Spaces: Creating Environments Where Everyone Can Thrive 📣 🗣️ Toyin Ope, Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing, Visa 🗣️ Alyssa Than, Associate Director, (Wellbeing), Health Solutions APAC, Aon 🗣️ Chen Jun (C.J.) (Luo Junjia), Senior Manager and SDG 5 Ambassador, Public Sector and British Council Join us as we unpack how we can push the boundaries of conventional corporate wellness and create a working environment that everyone can thrive in 🌟

You can’t pour from an empty cup 🍵 That’s the message we wanted to drive home during our HUSH TeaBar x Intellect Event: Self-Care for Caregivers. From a HUSH TeaBar experiential session to a self-care workshop, our participants took time to slow down and reflect on the state of their mental health. It’s not easy being a caregiver and it’s so important for them to have a safe space to recharge. 💗 For those who joined us, thank you for taking the time to prioritise yourself! ☺️ Lastly, a huge shoutout to the HUSH TeaBar team, Anthea Indira Ong and Alicia Yoon, our Client Solutions & Consulting Lead, for this wonderful event. Here’s to all the things we will do together!🌟 This event also marks the beginning of HUSH TeaBar’s 10th anniversary festivities and the launch of our new partnership, find out more in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/ghgdaP8W

Does a CEO get mentally and emotionally overwhelmed? Is it tough being a young leader? What is it actually like to build a startup? Our CEO, Theodoric Chew, reveals it all in an article by FedEx Asia Pacific. Read the confessions of our CEO, and his ‘secret sauce’ behind transforming the mental healthcare landscape here: https://lnkd.in/gM3zuu5f

😟 For many of us, anxiety is a part of our lives - whether we feel it constantly, or occasionally 😟 Sometimes, it is such a difficult emotion to manage . The good news is, there are ways to manage it. We have resources readily available for you ✨ Simply fill in the booking form on clinic.intellect.co and get connected with our team of experienced therapists and counsellors within the same week. Find genuine support and guidance in managing your emotions. Book a session here: clinic.intellect.co

Your employee wellbeing programme utilisation is at an all-time low. You've rolled out a pulse survey and still can’t figure out why 😖 After surveying close to 600 HR professionals in ASEAN, we found the same conundrum: Employee engagement is the lowest in the region, despite a strong push from HR departments 📊 📈 Singapore’s HR teams are the 3rd most active in promoting employee wellbeing, with 94% actively communicating mental health programmes, including EAP, to employees. 📉 Yet, employee engagement stands at a mere 18%, the lowest in the region❗ This stark contrast suggests that despite the availability of services, programmes, and events, participation and utilisation remain dismal. How can we bridge this gap? Discover more insights and learn how to address these challenges in our latest report 💡 https://lnkd.in/gTsE3p6g

Unlike the iconic board game, “Guess Who?”, implementing good workplace wellbeing initiatives shouldn’t feel like a guessing game 🤔 Get your questions answered at our upcoming Mental Health Festival 2024 sessions by our speakers, more to be announced! Register for the Mental Health Festival 2024! 📅 26 Sep 2024 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCHNts2i 📣 Future-Proofing Wellbeing: Innovative Corporate Strategies for 2024 and Beyond 📣 🗣️ Yvonne Lu, AVP, Client Relations, iXchange 🗣️ Dr Vanessa San, Wellbeing Leader, Mercer Asia 📣 Diverse Minds, Shared Spaces: Creating Environments Where Everyone Can Thrive 📣 🗣️ Toyin O., Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing, Visa 🗣️ Alyssa Than (MBPsS), Associate Director, (Wellbeing), Health Solutions APAC Aon Join us as we unpack how we can push the boundaries of conventional corporate wellness and create a working environment that everyone can thrive in 🌟