One of the best news post-pandemic is the world is much more keen to talk about mental health. But with so many clinical and non-clinical practitioners offering different modes of help, how can we discern who is a safe person for us to seek help from - especially in a non-regulated industry?We talk about:What are the distinctions between commonly used terms in this conversation, such as mental health vs mental well-being, counsellor vs therapist vs psychologist vs psychiatrist?What are the red and green flags to look out for in mental health practitioners and community self-help groups?What are the pros and cons of regulating the  broad and complex field of mental health?-Meet Sherman Ho + Ivan Lee:Sherman is the co-founder of Happiness Initiative, a social enterprise that works with organisations and communities to take an evidence-based approach towards building a culture of well-being. Sherman advocates for making well-being accessible to everyone.Ivan is a senior registered clinical psychologist who specialises in psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention. Ivan advocates for research-based ethical practices and guidelines for all mental health practitioners, professionals and groups.Get in touch with:ShermanIvanResource list:Seek Safely’s guide for consumersSeek Safely’s guide for self-help practitionersService directory for mental health resources in SingaporeFor help and support:AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) Care Corner Project StARTNational Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Hotline: 1800 777 0000 (24/7)Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24/7)For social and emotional support:Club HEAL (Hope, Empowerment, Acceptance & Love)Counselling and Care CentreFei Yue’s Online CounsellingMental A.C.T (Advocate. Care. Train)Oogachaga (LGBTQ+ Community)REACH Counselling CentreTalk Your Heart OutWINGS Counselling Centre-About the Finding Common Ground PodcastDeep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.Get in touch with Common Ground Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Youtube

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