Category Archive For "Health"
A Guide to Mental Health Services and Insurance in Singapore
In recent years, Singapore has made significant strides in raising awareness of mental health and reducing stigma around seeking support. With a growing emphasis on mental well-being, individuals now have greater access to a range of support services, from therapy and counseling to psychiatric care. This landscape includes psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers, each …
More Young Women Are Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Singapore
Cancer is often perceived as an illness of seniors. However, breast cancer diagnosis is on the rise for women aged below 40 in Singapore. Cultural and lifestyle change have contributed to this trend, and as patients and physicians are likely to overlook early signs due to their age, patients are being diagnosed at a later …
Singapore’s Upcoming Mental Health Guidelines for Employers
Employers looking to support their staff amidst mental health challenges will be able to use a set of guidelines from the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2025. The guidelines were announced at an awards ceremony on October 1st, 2024. This Pacific Prime CXA article will …
Parental Stressors That Can Impact Mental Health and Well-Being
Parenting is a rewarding yet demanding journey, filled with emotional highs and lows. However, certain stressors can significantly impact a parent’s mental health and well-being. From financial pressures to time constraints, understanding these challenges can help develop strategies to manage stress effectively. If you’re a parent struggling with numerous stressors, fret not; first, let us …
Understanding the Rise in Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Singaporeans
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of Singaporeans seeking professional help for mental health issues. In 2023 alone, the prevalence of mental issues rose 15% from 13.4 in 2020, with as much as 85.4% of adults between the ages of 18 and 39 years being most likely to seek …
Managing Your Diabetes at Work: Tips for Employees
Up to five hundred and thirty-seven million adults aged 20-79 are living with some form of diabetes, a chronic condition affecting how the body turns food into energy. In a study in the UK, one in eight new cases of Type 2 diabetes occur in individuals aged 18-40. While in the US, one in four …
How to Beat the Heat Wave in Singapore: Indoor & Outdoor Tips
The key to beating the heat wave in Singapore is to avoid the midday sun, use sunscreen and facial wipes, and stay hydrated throughout the day whilst you are outdoors. If you are indoors, avoid the sunlight while working, use cooling bedsheets and a portable fan or air conditioner, and jump in for a cool …
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH Comparison
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has released data showing significant variations in lifetime premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) offered by different insurers, where two individuals of the same age could end up paying more than SGD $85,000 difference in premiums over their lifetimes. Moreover, the premiums can vary considerably even for plans within the …
Study Shows Long Covid Patients Have Higher Risk of Depression and Anxiety
In a study of 25,122 adults, long Covid patients are more likely to have depression and anxiety in addition to fatigue and fevers compared to others. Additionally, long Covid patients are also more likely to encounter more financial barriers while trying to access therapy. In this blog post by Pacific Prime CXA, we will be …
Essential Guide: How to Protect Your Kids from HPV Cancers
An HPV infection, while most cases cause nothing more than harmless warts, can lead to various types of cancer such as cervical or vaginal and anal cancer in the event of more severe cases. It is an infection that can be spread through sexual skin-to-skin contact with someone who has HPV. In this blog post …