RecovHER 2021
#SayangMyMind
To commemorate World Mental Health Day 2021, PPIS called on the community to join hands with us to raise awareness of mental health, and celebrate the strength and resilience of women who RecovHER and are on their journey to mental wellness.
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the lifestyles and livelihoods of many, including our women who are juggling multiple roles as wife, mother, daughter and career woman. The multitude of challenges can definitely take a toll on any woman’s mental well-being. Hence, the need for mental health and psycho-social support will continue to increase over the coming months and years. According to the Singapore Mental Health Study (SMHS) 2016, one in seven adults have experienced a mental health condition in their lifetime. More than three-quarter of those with a mental health condition did not seek any professional help.
The second iteration of our campaign, #SayangMyMind, aims to connect women with tips and resources to get them started and support their journey to mental wellness.
The Butterfly Hug: The Hug of Self-Love
Show yourself some love today, starting with a hug.
The Butterfly Hug or the hug of self-love is a self-soothing method taught by psychologists to those experiencing anxiety. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to pause and try this technique:
- Cross your arms across your chest, with your middle fingers resting on your collarbones
- Raise your elbows to create your butterfly wings
- Slowly tap hands on your chest, alternating left and right.
- Breathe slowly and deeply through your nose and start to notice your thoughts
- Observe your thoughts without any judgement. Continue until you start to feel some relief
Source: skyterrawellness.com
Stories of hope, strength and women’s journey to mental wellness
Strength Through Sharing
Admitting you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Everyone needs help sometimes.
Nadiah Salim
Client, PPIS As-Salaam, Divorce Support Specialist Agency
RecovHER Advocate
Help is always out there, but you have to take the first step yourself.
Angeline
Client, PPIS Family Service Centre (West)
RecovHER Advocate
I think it's important to find a balance between being a mum and being yourself.
Lenny
Foster Mother at PPIS Oasis, Centre for Fostering
RecovHER Advocate
If you don't talk about your feelings, sometimes things fester and negative thoughts will start to pop up.
Shidah (Right)
Foster Mother at PPIS Oasis, Centre for Fostering
RecovHER Advocate
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