Central Public Library – Programme Room 1
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Free Admission
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.
About the Programme
This introductory talk, by Montfort Care CREST team, provides you with a foundational understanding of mental health and mental illness, emphasising the importance of early intervention, understanding, preventing, and managing mental health challenges.
You can expect to:
1. Understand the distinction between mental health and mental illness and be able to recognize the spectrum of mental well-being.
2. Be able to identify signs and symptoms of prevalent mental health disorders and how they impact lives.
3. Clarify common myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health.
4. Learn practical strategies for maintaining mental well-being.
5. Discover available community resources for support and intervention.
Sign up and boost your mental health awareness now!
About the Speakers:
Rafiuddin Bin Halim and Liaw Wan Qing have been working with Montfort Care Mental Health team for the last 6 years and 4 years respectively. Rafi has a nursing background and Wan Qing graduated as a social worker. They have been taking care of people with mental health issues and dementia. They also work closely with caregivers and conduct various mental health talks and to create mental health awareness in the community.
About Time of Your Life
Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.
Please note the following:
· All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue.
· Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist.
· NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.
· Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.