Pods for Support

What an end to Season 1 of Pods for Support! Hosts Charissa and Shi Ting return to take you through the right ways you can help a friend with depression, and also share their key takeaways from the series.

Following her "Nobody Asked" series on YouTube, in this episode of our podcast, we ASKED and she answered. Singapore's Top Everything, Preeti Nair talks mental health, therapy, and the changes she hopes to see in Singapore's mental health landscape in the coming years.

With the "new normal" in place due to COVID-19, how can we embrace change and manage our mental health better? Naomi Yeo discusses the topic of mindfulness and self-love, and shares some important insights on how to get in touch with our own feelings, especially in turbulent times.

In collaboration with NCSS's Beyond the Label, this special episode features Fauzi Aziz and Joel Lim playing SmolTok, a conversational card game about mental health in Singapore. Want to give it a go? Bring your friends and sign up here: bitly.com/hayrsignup

After learning about the fundamentals of depression and support, what's next? In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Dr Andy answers your burning questions and gives clarity towards topics such as seeking help in Singapore, depression versus grief, suicide ideation and more.

Time to dig deep! Psychology professor Dr Andy talks about what depression actually is and teaches us how to identify its symptoms. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Dr Andy debunks the misconceptions surrounding depression and gives us some useful tips on supporting a friend in need.

We're all fighting battles that no one else can see. Nicole Choo opens up about her personal struggles, growing up in the public eye, and the role her support system has played in her life.

Is there a dark side to positive vibes? Mental health advocate Ron Yap discusses toxic positivity, and the right way to support a friend dealing with mental health conditions in this episode.

It's okay not to be okay. Renae Cheng shares about her experience with depression, school counselling and therapy, while giving her advice on coping with depression over a cup of kopi.

Grab a chair, sit back, and relax! Charissa and Shi Ting introduce what the series is all about, and explain the inspiration behind “How Are You, Really?”, a campaign that advocates for the holistic support of our friends with depression.