Wellbeing and mental illness
The leaflet says mental health concerns how people think, feel and act through life’s ups and downs. Wellbeing is more than the absence of illness: it includes recognising abilities, coping with stress, working productively and contributing to a community. Mental illnesses can affect anyone and are not a sign of weakness; the publication describes interactions with the environments where people grow up, live and work.
Physical, social and emotional care
For physical care, the leaflet promotes daily rest, exercise, eating and sleeping well, and seeking help at a nearby Migrant Worker Medical Centre when unwell. Social care means connecting with friends, watching out for each other and enjoying activities safely. The original includes social distancing and mask use, reflecting its pandemic-era context. Emotional care involves noticing negative thoughts, gratitude, writing or meditation, and help from peer counsellors.
All nine signs for seeking support
The nine illustrated signs are insufficient or excessive sleep; reliance on alcohol; irritability or anger; changed behaviour such as unusual speech; weight loss or gain; difficulty controlling thoughts; loss of interest; frequent fear and/or a racing heart or difficulty breathing; and difficulty carrying out daily tasks. The publication encourages confiding in friends and family and seeking help from House Officers, Peer Leaders or medical centres.
Official source
Written independently from official MOM source material.