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12 – 13 December 2019
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Singapore
The roundtable on mental wellness was an intense yet engaging forum for all who were involved. While the focus was on students, there were discussions on the mental health of staff members. The format of fewer papers and more discussion time was well-received by participants.
Objectives
- To stimulate discussions on issues concerning mental wellness (of students) in higher education
- To bring together colleagues who work in this area to share practices
Talks & Sharing Sessions
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Title
Speakers
1
The mental health of students in higher education institutions in Australia and one institution’s response to addressing students’ mental wellbeing
Dr Jonathan Munro
Head, Counselling and Wellbeing
Griffith University
Head, Counselling and Wellbeing
Griffith University
2
Management of students’ mental wellness in NUS
Prof Florence Ling
Vice Provost (Student Life)
National University of Singapore
Vice Provost (Student Life)
National University of Singapore
3
Student Wellbeing and Mental Health at Universities: Key Challenges and Best Practices
Prof Kwok Kian Woon
Associate Provost (Student)
Nanyang Technological University
A/Prof Victor Yeo
Deputy Associate Provost (Student)
Nanyang Technological University
Associate Provost (Student)
Nanyang Technological University
A/Prof Victor Yeo
Deputy Associate Provost (Student)
Nanyang Technological University
4
Student wellness and counselling at SMU
Mr Steven Ng
Counsellor
Singapore Management University
Counsellor
Singapore Management University
5
Peer helpers: The activities we are engaged in
Ms Esther Low Hua Zhen
Peer Helper
Singapore Management University
Peer Helper
Singapore Management University
Organising Committee
Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Peter Pang, NUS, Singapore
Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Lee Kooi Cheng, NUS, Singapore
Members:
NUS, Singapore: Mr Lawrenz Sim, Ms Kellie Chong, Ms John Chng, Ms Elissa Chia, Ms Doris Tan
NTU, Singapore: Mr Lawrence Tan, Mr Leo Lee
SMU, Singapore: Ms Ada Chung, Mr Steven Ng
