NUS Health & Wellbeing Campaign 2023

(kind)mind

#AreuOK, NUS’ mental health conditions destigmatisation campaign, is back — refreshed, bigger and better as (kind)mind!

Get support About (kind)mind

Upcoming

We will be unveiling a host of exciting activities such as

A fun game

A fun game with loads of prizes to be won.

Learning series

Interesting workshops to help grow your knowledge of self.

Conversations

Conversations that would be food for thought.

About (kind)mind

#AreuOK is back — refreshed, bigger and better.

We are working to help build a Singapore where everyday conversations about mental health are commonplace and seeking support is as normalised as going to the doctor for a flu. As one of the first major institutions of higher learning in the country to take this step, we are crafting a blueprint for other institutions and organisations to follow suit and build their own cultures of compassion.

Through (kind)mind, together as a community, let’s build a safe space within NUS to discuss mental health and take care of our psychological wellbeing.

Destigmatise

We aim to destigmatise mental health conditions in the NUS community with and through kindness, trust and empathy.

Grow

We value personal growth and development, by building resilience, encouraging self-mastery, and supporting those who seek help.

Toolkit

Through an actionable and research-backed framework, we are creating an open-source toolkit to enhance mental health awareness and management.

This year, let us journey with you

You are never alone

Let us walk with you on your journey for mental wellbeing. Here at NUS Health and Wellbeing, we are always here to support you.

Support is always available for both staff (HWB Wellbeing Check In and NUS Heart) and students (University Counselling Services).

For students

Counselling and wellbeing support through University Counselling Services.

Students can book an appointment with University Counselling Services here

For staff

Wellbeing Check-In and NUS Heart support.

Staff can schedule an appointment with a Wellbeing Specialist here NUS Heart (for staff)

Understanding Our Emotions

Dealing effectively with our emotions can sometimes be challenging.

For many of us, we often suppress our emotions in fear of negative reactions from others. Additionally, the existence of certain (sometimes unspoken) societal and organisational rules might sway us against expressing our feelings freely.

Current psychological research has suggested that when individuals do not acknowledge and address their emotions, they tend to display lower wellbeing and more physical symptoms of stress, like headaches.

Naming our emotions — what psychologists call labelling — is an essential first step in dealing with them effectively. However, many of us struggle to identify what we feel and why we feel a certain way, often requiring guidance.

Let us accompany you on this journey in exploring how to manage our emotions better!