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MEDICUS - the Podcast by Duke-NUS Medical School
MEDICUS – the Podcast shines a spotlight on the people whose very ideas are shaping the future of science and medicine. Produced by Duke-NUS Medical School, a landmark collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore, the podcast shares the stories of scientists who are working on the Little Red Dot to transform medicine and improve lives for people in Singapore and around the world. We cover what we know best--from COVID-19 science to neurological conditions and end-of-life care, and from diabetes and heart disease to sleep disorders and cancers. We make the science relevant and easy to understand. Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to MEDICUS now: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus/subscribe
MEDICUS - the Podcast by Duke-NUS Medical School
Matters of the mind: transforming mental health care globally
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Beyond resting enough, eating healthily and staying active, the famous saying “health is wealth” also emphasises the importance of our mental wellbeing. Yet, it still remains misunderstood and neglected globally, leading to a concerning lack of support for struggling individuals and communities.
In this episode, Assistant Professor Anne-Claire Stona shares how she and her Global Mental Health team at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) are bringing people together to improve mental health across the world. She discusses the importance of good mental health, talks about implementing practical solutions that have benefitted communities globally and shares why we stand a better chance of addressing gaps when we work together.
Click here to listen to insights on a topic that touches all of us and stories of the work that is being done to build a more inclusive and empathetic world.
What's inside this episode:
- Why mental health matters and looking at it through a “global” lens
- The key to ensuring that solutions to mental health challenges work well both on paper and in reality
- The importance of bringing people together via a network to address global mental health concerns
- What practical steps we can take to improve mental health in our communities
Episode credits:
Hosted by: Brandon Raeburn
Production Team: Brandon Raeburn, Daryl Li, Sean Firoz and Anirudh Sharma
To discover more scientific insights and personal stories from Singapore with impact on the world, go to: www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus