We're always joking about slaving our lives away, but that's only because it's true – very often, living, studying and working in Singapore can feel like being in a pressure cooker. According to a Singapore Mental Health Study (published September 2021), one in 13 adults in Singapore have thought about suicide at some point in their lives. If you suspect.
Aware (for women only)
Aware is a gender-equality advocacy group that helps women fight discrimination and other issues.
The counselling fees are charged at 1 per cent of your monthly income (capped at $150). For example, if you earn $3,000 monthly, you will pay $30 per session.
For those who are not working, it will be $20. For sexual assault and harassment cases through the Sexual Assault Care Centre, the first three sessions are free.
Shan You
Shan You is a non-profit organisation with Buddhist roots, but is not religious - they just follow the generic guiding values of compassion, mindfulness, morality and wisdom.
It charges $80 per session (50 to 60 mins) for an individual, and $100 per session (65 to 75 mins) for a couple or a family. The fees are already subsidised, but if it s still too expensive for you, ask if you are eligible for additional fee subsidy, based on a financial assessment.