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TOUCH in the News

2021
  1. Lianhe Zaobao; 22 September 2021 – “乐龄中心小组活动须暂停至本月30日 以减低病毒传播风险” (Senior Activity Centres suspend activities until 30 September to minimise risk of transmission) 

    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210922-1195933

  2. The Business Times; 20 September 2021 – “Inspiring innovative senior-friendly urban ideas, dialogue between generations”

    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/inspiring-innovative-senior-friendly-urban-ideas-dialogue-between-generations

  3. CNA938; 18 September 2021 – “TOUCH Cyber Wellness: Empowering the community in the digital age”

  4. The Straits Times; 17 September 2021 – “Youth find help for mental health issues in TikTok tie-up with support groups in S'pore”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/youth-find-help-for-mental-health-issues-in-tiktok-tie-up-with-help

  5. Lianhe Zaobao; 12 September 2021 – “防止网络不良内容侵害 帮孩子编织一张安全 网” (Protect children from online harms)

    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/familynlove/story20210912-1192721

  6. CNA 93.8; 10 September 2021 – “Our Town: Challenges by caregivers and support from Community”

  7. UFM 100.3; 10 September 2021 – “Elderly and dementia”

    https://www.facebook.com/UFM1003/videos/213307374161032

  8. Capital FM 95.8; 4 September 2021 – “World Physiotherapy Day”

    https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/958-优雅人生-14991206

  9. CNA; 23 August 2021 – “New inter-agency task force to develop national strategy for mental health beyond COVID-19 pandemic”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/new-inter-agency-task-force-strategy-mental-health-wellbeing-2130626

  10. The Straits Times Online; 18 August 2021 – "Health Check Podcast: How parents can promote good mental health in children”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/health-check-podcast-how-parents-can-promote-good-mental-health-in-children

  11. The Straits Times; 16 August 2021 – “Sharp fall in adoption applications amid pandemic travel curbs”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/sharp-fall-in-adoption-applications-amid-pandemic-travel-curbs

  12. The Straits Times; 11 August 2021 – “Weighing Covid-19's impact - on suicide rates, the mentally ill”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/weighing-covid-19s-impact-on-suicide-rates-the-mentally-ill

  13. The Straits Times; 4 August 2021 – " Health Check Podcast: How to reach out to youth with mental health challenges”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/health-check-podcast-how-to-reach-out-to-youth-with-mental-health-challenges

  14. The Straits Times; 2 August 2021 – “What Covid-19 taught us about making the world better"

    https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/what-covid-19-taught-us-about-making-the-world-better

  15. The Straits Times; 1 August 2021 – “Social media use can trigger feelings of inferiority or inadequacy among young: Experts”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/social-media-use-can-trigger-feelings-of-inferiority-or-inadequacy-among-young-experts

  16. 26 July 2021; The Straits Times – “Helping kids deal with traumatic events”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/helping-kids-deal-with-traumatic-events

  17. 23 July 2021; The Straits Times – “More can be done for youth facing mental health issues: President Halimah”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parents-schools-society-ill-equipped-to-deal-with-youth-facing-mental-health-issues

  18. 22 July 2021; Rice Media – “Adoption, Parenthood, and Redefining Family”

    https://www.ricemedia.co/features-adoption-parenthood-family/

  19. 20 July 2021; Facebook – “Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: River Valley High School death”

    https://www.facebook.com/leehsienloong

  20. 20 July 2021; The Straits Times – “River Valley High School death: MOE working closely with police, students’ safety is paramount, says Chan Chun Sing”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/river-valley-high-school-incident-moe-working-closely-with-police-safety-of

  21. 12 July 2021; The Straits Times – "Empowering little digital natives” 

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/dont-just-control-device-use-arm-your-kid-with-digital-skills-for-the

  22. 6 July 2021; Marketing Interactive - "BBH charity collab looks to position the power of TOUCH"
    https://www.marketing-interactive.com/bbh-charity-collab-looks-to-position-the-power-of-touch

  23. 26 June 2021; CNA 93.8 – Our Town Saturday “[email protected] 433 - a lifeline for seniors & caregivers”

  24. 20 June 2021; Lianhe Zaobao - "疫情下分隔1年多 马国男：狮城妻结新欢铁心断9年婚” (After being separated due to the pandemic for more than a year, Singaporean lady ends relationship with Malaysian husband and remarries)

    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210620-1158494

  25. 20 June 2021; Channel NewsAsia – "‘I spent $20,000 of my parents’ money on mystery boxes’: When lines between gaming and gambling are blurred"
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/spent-parents-money-mystery-loot-boxes-gaming-problem-gambling-15050098

  26. 4 June 2021; UFM 100.3 – "Caregivers during the pandemic” 
    https://fb.watch/5VpqrC0Gzk/  
     
  27. 29 May 2021; The Business Times; 29 May 2021 – "My phone, my life"
    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/my-phone-my-life

  28. 19 May 2021; The Straits Times – "More support at hand for those who need more help during home-based learning" 

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/more-support-at-hand-for-those-who-need-more-help-during-hbl

  29. 19 May 2021; Lianhe Zaobao – "触爱乌美宿舍训练特需学员融入社会 (TOUCH Ubi Hostel trains its special needs trainees to integrate into society)"
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210519-1147758

  30. 14 May 2021; The New Paper – "TikTok launches youth initiative to promote mental wellness" 
    https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/tiktok-launches-youth-initiative-promote-mental-wellness 

  31. 7 May 2021; 8world – "两项青年服务试点计划 辅助提升本地青年社工专业技能 (Two pilot programmes for youth services to assist in upgrading the professional skills of local youth social workers)" 

    https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/supervision-and-mentorship-schemes-for-youth-workers-1470091

  32. 30 April 2021; The Straits Times – "Stable jobs and regular schooling help families build resilience: Panel"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stable-jobs-and-regular-schooling-help-families-build-resilience-panel

  33. 29 April 2021; Lianhe Zaobao – "心理健康求助电话增加 触爱社会服务办研讨会助有需要家庭 (TOUCH Community Services receives a surge in phone calls regarding mental health and organises a conference to help families in need)" 

    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210429-1142882

  34. 29 April 2021; The Straits Times – "Programme helps low-income families be digitally ready"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/programme-helps-low-income-families-be-digitally-ready

  35. 12 April 2021; The Straits Times – "New laws planned to curb unethical adoption practices" 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-laws-planned-to-curb-unethical-adoption-practices

  36. 12 April 2021; The Straits Times – "Stamping out questionable practices, ensuring transparency"

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stamping-out-questionable-practices-ensuring-transparency-0 

  37. 10 April 2021; The Straits Times – "Circuit breaker anniversary: It's okay not to be okay"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/life/circuit-breaker-anniversary-its-okay-not-to-be-okay

  38. 25 March 2021; Lianhe Zaobao – "国大前硕士生三年来虐母 父亲称对儿恶行毫不知情
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210325-1133879 

  39. 19 March 2021; TheHomeGround Asia – "Cancelling the Culture of Online Grooming and Sexual Assault" 

    https://www.thehomeground.asia/cancelling-the-culture-of-online-grooming-and-sexual-assault 

  40. 12 March 2021; UFM 100.3 – "生活可精彩直播" (The Lasting Power of Attorney and how appointing a Professional Donee can help)

    https://fb.watch/4aOk9c3d9D/

  41. 8 March 2021; Channel NewsAsia - "The Big Read: As S'pore society ages, who will care for the caregivers"

    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ageing-society-caregiving-parents-demential-elderly-health-14348272

  42. 7 March 2021; Shin Min Daily News - "网传少年打架视频引关注 (Online video of teenagers fighting attracts attention)"

  43. 28 February 2021; Lianhe Zaobao – “再婚幸福还会来敲门?” (Finding joy and hope in remarriage)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/fukan/family/story20210228-1127462

  44. 28 February 2021; CNA938 - "Family Ties: Building Strong Families"

    https://www.facebook.com/CNA938/photos/a.207255705997715/3982825621774019/

  45. 9 February 2021; TODAY Online - "New groups that look into digital support for needy, work-life balance to be formed: MCCY"
    https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-groups-look-digital-support-needy-work-life-balance-be-formed-mccy

  46. 8 February 2021; The Straits Times - "askST: How can parents protect their children on the Internet?"

    https://www.straitstimes.com/askst/how-can-parents-protect-their-children-on-the-internet

  47. 2 February 2021; The Straits Times - "Watch out for Digital Deceit"

  48. 10 January 2021; CNA938 - "Family Ties: Youth Mental Wellness"

    https://www.facebook.com/194906907232595/posts/3859504420772807

2020

  1. 27 December 2020, JIA88.3 – “Mobile device ownership for children”
  2. 9 December 2020; Channel 8 News – “狮城有约 - 放假乐！“电”难断 理还乱?” (Managing screen time during the holidays)
    https://www.8world.com/vodcasts/episode/full/hello-singapore-electronic-usage-during-holidays-1332936

  3. 8 December 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “助年长者兑现旅游消费券 樟宜首选在乐龄中心设流动柜台”

    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201208-1106959

  4. 7 December 2020; The Straits Times - "Before you give your child a phone..."
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/before-you-give-your-child-a-phone

  5. 19 November 2020; Our Grandfather Story (OGS) Facebook – “Can Ask Meh? – Caring for an ageing population”
    https://www.facebook.com/ourgrandfatherstory/

  6. 17 November 2020; The Straits Times – “Over 3,000 laptops donated after appeal to help the disadvantaged”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-3000-laptops-donated-after-appeal-to-help-the-disadvantaged 

  7. 16 November 2020; The Straits Times – “Panellists at MCI event optimistic about helping the vulnerable bridge digital divide”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/panellists-at-mci-event-optimistic-about-helping-the-vulnerable-bridge-digital-divide 

  8. 8 November 2020; The Straits Times – “Secret world of sugar babies not all sweet” 

  9. 7 November 2020; The Straits Times – “Digital Divide: Language barrier, scam fears stop some from using tech” 

  10. 3 November 2020; The New Paper – “Girl, 13, seeking study buddy online asked to be sex buddy”    

  11. 21 October 2020; The Straits Times  – “Primary, secondary school students may be taught ‘dangers of loot boxes’ in video games” 

  12. 19 October 2020; 96.3 Hao FM; – “生活加热点” 

  13. 11 October 2020; The Straits Times – “Serving quarantine order was prolonged nightmare, says sole caregiver of mum who has Alzheimer’s”

  14. 10 October 2020; Capital 95.8 - “介绍乐龄活”

  15. 23 September 2020; LOVE972 - “如何安全跳过离婚的两个高峰期?”(How to overcome challenges which may lead to divorce)

  16. 20 September 2020; CNA938 - "Family Ties: Building a Positive Digital Footprint"

  17. 14 September 2020; [email protected] &Yishun e-newsletter July / Aug issue - "TOUCH Professional Deputies & Donees"

  18. 7 September 2020; Channel 8 - "狮城有约 | 专题：才艺班是陶冶性情 还是培养一技之长？"
    https://www.8world.com/vodcasts/episode/full/hello-singapore-parenting-kids-talent-1243676

  19. 6 September 2020; The Straits Times - “Young people stay strong in the face of stress”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/young-people-stay-strong-in-the-face-of-stress

  20. 6 September 2020; Lianhe Zaobao - "网络欺凌难逃法网” (Cyberbullying will not escape the law)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200906-1082662

  21. 1 September 2020; Channel News Asia - "The Big Questions" 
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/the-big-questions

  22. 31 August 2020; Lianhe Zaobao - “有资格代为处理事务 39人完成培训可成为失智者代理人” 
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200831-1080969

  23. 6 August 2020; The Straits Times - "Senior activity centres zoom in on virtual care" 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/senior-activity-centres-zoom-in-on-virtual-care

  24. 31 July 2020; Channel 8 - "Nurses Day" 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYlzetEwyk

  25. 22 July 2020; Kiasu Parents - "Talking to kids about job loss & finances: Your burning questions answered" 
    https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/talking-to-kids-about-job-loss-finances-your-burning-questions-answered/

  26. 4 July 2020; The Straits Times - "Teach kids to bounce back from Covid-19 crisis" 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/teach-kids-to-bounce-back-from-covid-19-crisis

  27. 21 June 2020; The Sunday Times - "Helping seniors overcome tech phobia"

  28. 18 June 2020; The Straits Times - "Volunteers tap technology to keep reaching out to the needy"

  29. 18 June 2020; SassyMama - "5 Ways to Protect Your Child from Online Sexual Grooming"

  30. 16 June 2020; Nikkei Asian Review - "Netflix star HanaKimura's death rips lid off spiral of cyberhate"

  31. 14 June 2020; Channel 8 News - "为减少年长者孤独感 本地银行与社会服务团体推出虚拟交友计划” (Seniors staying digitally engaged)
    https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/senior-support-1162396

  32. 11 June 2020; Tatler Singapore – “5 Channels You Can Seek Help From For Mental Health Support In Singapore”
    https://sg.asiatatler.com/society/mental-health-providers-to-use-for-support-in-singapore

  33. 8 June 2020; The Straits Times – “Online therapy just not the same” 

  34. 3 June 2020; Mothership.sg - "MS Talks: Cyberbullying"
    https://www.facebook.com/MothershipSG/videos/911605422683864/

  35. 3 June 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “一些乐龄中心开放 年长者可单独活动一小时”
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200603-1058190

  36. 1 June 2020; The Straits Times – “Enrichment programmes for children from low-income families amid Covid-19 pandemic”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/enrichment-programmes-for-children-from-low-income-families

  37. 31 May 2020; The Straits Times – “Teach kids to fend off cyber bullies”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/teach-kids-to-fend-off-cyber-bullies

  38. 29 May 2020; Channel 8 – “乐龄活动中心 下周二开放每次最多只允许五人进入”

    https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/cv-senior-activity-prep-1147331

  39. 21 May 2020; The Straits Times – “Staff from senior activity centres allowed to visit vulnerable seniors”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/staff-from-senior-activity-centres-allowed-to-visit-vulnerable-seniors

  40. 17 May 2020; Sunday Times – “Seniors turn to tech to connect” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/seniors-turn-to-tech-to-connect

  41. 14 May 2020; Lianhe Zaobao – “学习上网“触爱” 七旬伯过得充实愉快” (Senior from TOUCH lives life to the fullest by learning to go online) 
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200514-1053107

  42. 12 May 2020; Smart Parents – “8 fun digital games with learning value to play with junior”

    https://www.smartparents.sg/child/activities-play/8-fun-digital-games-learning-value-play-junior-photo-gallery

  43. 9 May 2020; The Straits Times – “Mental Health Fallout” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/mental-health-fallout

  44. 2 May 2020; Capitol FM 95.8 – “优雅人生” – Connecting with our seniors digitally 

  45. 2 May 2020; Channel News Asia – “The Big Read: Digitally estranged, seniors struggle with sense of displacement in pandemic-hit offline world"
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/big-read-covid-19-pandemic-senior-citizens-12697086   

  46. 27 April 2020; The Straits Times – “Coronavirus: Activity kits, exercise videos rolled out for adults with special needs”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/activity-kits-exercise-videos-rolled-out-for-adults-with-special-needs

  47. 24 April 2020; UFM100.3 – “阻断措施延长对家里有老人的很多挑战吗？听触爱社会服务关护者扶持服务经理Kelvin怎么说”

    https://www.facebook.com/UFM1003/videos/658159231637867/?vh=e&d=n

  48. Lianhe Wanbao; 23 April 2020 – “‘老人如小孩’ 越不允许越要做”

  49. 13 April 2020; The Straits Times - "Is my anxiety normal?: How Covid-19 may affect mental health"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/is-my-anxiety-normal

  50. 12 April 2020; CNA938 - "Our Town Sunday: Mental health & wellness during the COVID-19 crisis"

  51. 11 April 2020; The Straits Times - "Coronavirus: Elderly hit hard by social isolation amid circuit breaker measures"

  52. 29 March 2020; The Straits Times - "Family in isolation: Creating space and fun"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/family-in-isolation-creating-space-and-fun

  53. 22 March 2020; CNA938 - "Weekend Life: Mental Health"

  54. 18 March 2020; The Straits Times - "Stranger danger online"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/stranger-danger-online-0

  55. 19 February 2020; The Straits Times - "Some hiring professionals to make care decisions in later years"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/some-hiring-professionals-to-make-care-decisions-in-later-years

  56. 11 February 2020; CNA938 - "Protecting Children Online"

  57. 8 February 2020; Channel NewsAsia – “’I never thought it would happen to me’: Teenage girl who was groomed online at 13” 
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sexual-grooming-online-teenagers-children-12405510

  58. 29 January 2020; MONEY FM 89.3 - “The NUS Bizad Charity Run"
    https://omny.fm/shows/money-fm-893/the-soul-of-business-the-nus-bizad-charity-run

  59. 27 January 2020; The Straits Times - “Spreading festive cheer to the less fortunate through activities”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spreading-festive-cheer-to-the-less-fortunate-through-activities

  60. 23 January 2020; The Business Times - “Deliveroo expands Meals-On-Wheels initiative with TOUCH”
    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/deliveroo-expands-meals-on-wheels-initiative-with-touch

  61. 21 January 2020; Lianhe Zaobao - “触爱乐龄活动中心 年长义工助人助己” 
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200121-1022741

     

2019

 

  1. 28 December 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - “触爱与商业伙伴合作 帮助青少年对抗网瘾” 
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20191228-1016491

  2. 20 December 2019; mosAIC - “Occupational Therapy at Home” 
    https://aic-mosaic.sg/2019/12/20/occupational-therapy-at-home/?fbclid=IwAR3i7gxk5iEg2jbBa89C0ECNaZvV4149mr7D4tVQRUlINKVUOIZrNIwQVSE

  3. 15 December 2019; The Straits Times - “Gaming used as platform to warn of dangers of addiction” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/gaming-used-as-platform-to-warn-of-dangers-of-addiction

  4. 30 November 2019; CNA 938 - "End of life conversations"
    https://www.facebook.com/194906907232595/posts/2788386131217980?vh=e&d=n&sfns=mo

  5. 25 November 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - “空巢父母,起飞啰!” 
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/fukan/cover/story20191125-1007998

  6. 25 November 2019; The Straits Times – “Let’s chat about stress: More young people are seeking help on mental-health issues” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/lets-chat-about-stress-more-young-people-are-seeking-help-on-mental-health-issues

  7. 19 November 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - "警惕“无手机恐惧症”
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/fukan/cover/story20191119-1006420

  8. 3 November 2019; Channel 8 News - "【科技一点通】手机不在身边你会感到焦虑或惶恐吗?"
    https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/ci-nomophobia-964731

  9. 28 October 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - “爱的语言 有助了解孩子如何表达爱" 
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/fukan/family/story20191028-1000580

  10. 10 October 2019; 8World - “虚拟实境技术让失智者旧地重游 保持大脑活跃”
    https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/tech-on-mental-health-943086

  11. 9 October 2019; The Business Times – “Good governance is an imperative among charities as well”

    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/good-governance-is-an-imperative-among-charities-as-well

  12. 6 October 2019; Channel NewsAsia – "Spotlight: More people in Singapore seeking help for gaming addiction"

    http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/more-people-in-singapore-seeking-help-for-gaming-addiction-video-11974600

  13. 5 October 2019; The Business Times – “Social media: What’s behind those ‘likes’”

    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/social-media-what%E2%80%99s-behind-those-%E2%80%98likes%E2%80%99

  14. 4 October 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - “明年正式推出,自我评估工具助雇员检测心理健康” 

  15. September 2019; Ageing Asia, The Alliance Journal – “Singapore gets its first-of-its kind activity node for successful ageing in community”

  16. 19 September 2019; Lianhe Zaobao – “Gave up high paying accounting job to join the Community Care sector”
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20190918-990177

  17. 14 September 2019; CNA938 – “Family Ties: Excessive device use and mental health”

  18. 8 September 2019; The Straits Times– “Help! My Child is hooked on porn”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/help-my-child-is-hooked-on-porn

  19. 6 September 2019; UFM 100.3 – “克敏直播”
    https://www.facebook.com/UFM1003/videos/441570263117164?sfns=mo

  20. July to September 2019; Our Home – “Helping senior residents age graciously”
    https://www.amktc.org.sg/pdf/pub_e-newsletters/Our_Home_Jul-Sep%202019.pdf

  21. 28 August 2019; The Straits Times – “Help at hand for those with gaming addiction” (full article attached)
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/help-at-hand-for-youth-with-gaming-addiction

  22. Channel 8 News; 27 August 2019 – “五年介入计划 助400青年戒游戏瘾管理情绪” (5 year intervention plan to help 400 youths curb their gaming addiction and manage their emotions)
    https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/gaming-intervention-905496

  23. 23 August 2019; UFM 100.3 – “What to do when your child is excessively using their digital devices?”
    https://www.facebook.com/UFM1003/videos/890796397985977?s=1025322128&v=e&sfns=mo

  24. 22 August 2019; Young Parents - "Marriage after baby arrives: How to resolve 7 common relationship issues"

    https://www.youngparents.com.sg/pregnancy-baby/7-ways-babyproof-your-marriage/

  25. 13 August 2019; Care to Go Beyond  – “My Physiotherapist, My Energiser”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tfAazFcZI0&feature=youtu.be

  26. 4 August 2019; Lianhe Wanbao - “电玩成瘾应及早求助治疗” (Seek help early for cyber addiction)

  27. 26 July 2019; Channel NewsAsia – “Four special education schools to add basic digital skills to curriculum”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/special-education-students-learn-basic-digital-skills-curriculum-11756338

  28. 23 July 2019; Yahoo! News – “When gaming addicts can’t shut down”
    https://sg.news.yahoo.com/when-gaming-addicts-cant-shut-down-125756569.html

  29. 14 July 2019; The Sunday Times – “Age of Possibility” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/home-design/transform-your-body-with-exercise
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/beating-the-loneliness-of-dementia

  30. 15 July 2019; The Straits Times; – “Dark side of porn” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/dark-side-of-porn

  31. 11 July 2019; The Straits Times;  – “100 free workshops to equip seniors with basic digital skills”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/100-free-workshops-to-equip-seniors-with-basic-digital-skills

  32. 2 July 2019; The New Paper – “Most children exposed to online dangers”
    https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/most-children-exposed-online-dangers

  33. 25 June 2019; WebWire  – “New evidence on bullying revealed at World Anti-Bullying Forum”
    https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=242823

  34. 19 June 2019; The Straits Times – “Merdeka Generation: She quit corporate life to serve the elderly"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/she-quit-corporate-life-to-serve-the-elderly

  35. 8 & 9 June 2019; CNA938 – “Home Town” 

  36. 8 June 201; The Straits Times  – “Charity art exhibition showcases works of special needs artists” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/charity-art-exhibition-showcases-works-of-special-needs-artists

  37. 7 June 2019; The Straits Times – “Charity art exhibition by Touch Community Services to open June 8-9” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/charity-art-exhibition-by-touch-community-services-to-open-june-8

  38. 7 June 2019; Capitol 958 – “Gaming Addiction” 

  39. 3 June 2019; The Straits Times – “New hub in AMK helps seniors get fit and healthy” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-hub-in-amk-helps-seniors-get-fit-and-healthy

  40. 2 June 2019; Power 98 and Jia 883 – “Meeting the elderly’s nutritional needs” 

  41. 2 June 2019; Channel 8 News – “宏茂桥设一站式中心 助年长者活跃身心” (A new one-stop community hub opens at Ang Mo Kio, helps the ageing seniors to be active)

  42. 26 May 201; The Straits Times – “Facing Dementia Alone” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/facing-dementia-alone

  43. 19 May 2019; Lianhe Zaobao – “你帮助我 我帮助你 多年义工搭档患难见真情” (You help me, I’ll take care of you – A friend in need is a friend indeed)

  44. 12 May 2019; The Straits Times – "Let go of mum guilt and enjoy motherhood” 
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/let-go-of-mum-guilt-and-enjoy-motherhood7

  45. 10 May 2019; Capitol 958 – “步步追踪: Community Kin Service” 

  46. 25 April 2019; The Straits Times  – “83 healthcare professionals, caregivers and volunteers receive Healthcare Humanity Awards”

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/83-healthcare-professionals-caregivers-and-volunteers-receive-healthcare-humanity-awards

  47. 20 April 2019; The Straits Times – “Infidelity in Singapore – the danger years"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/infidelity-in-singapore-the-danger-years

  48. 18 April 2019; The New Paper - "More minors offering sex online: Lawyers
    https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/more-minors-offering-sex-online-lawyers

  49. 7 April 2019; The Straits Times - "Hey, mum and dad, don't post my photo online"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/hey-mum-and-dad-dont-post-my-photo-online

  50. 4 April 2019; The Straits Times - "What happens to seniors who can no longer make key decisions?"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-happens-to-seniors-who-can-no-longer-make-key-decisions

  51. 4 April 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - “事先妥善规划 乐龄生活更安心” (Planning appropriately beforehand helps elderly age in place in more peace)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/familynlove/story20190404-945297
  52. 1 April 2019; The Straits Times - "Navigating the wild wild Web"

  53. 28 March 2019; Channel 8 News – “狮城有约: 幼童上网成瘾” (Internet addiction in children)
    https://www.8world.com/vodcasts/episode/full/hello-singapore-20190328-784696

  54. 24 March 2019; The Straits Times - "Cyber bullying can be a threat"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/cyber-bullying-can-be-a-threat

  55. 22 March 2019; Lianhe Wanbao – “辅导员：涉案孩子需找适合管道抒发情绪”

  56. 19 March 2019; Beyond The Label – “Understanding Depression”
    https://www.facebook.com/beyondthelabelsg/videos/319734732009372/

  57. 17 March 2019; Channel NewsAsia – (video) “New laws target those harassing people by putting their personal details online
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-laws-target-those-harassing-people-by-putting-their-personal-11353176

  58.  8 March 2019; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Safe internet habits: how parents can educate themselves and their children”  

  59. 7 March 2019; Singapore Motherhood – “Cyberbullying in Singapore”

  60. 5 March 2019; Lianhe Wanbao –"虚实世界"

  61. 26 February 2019; Ncss.gov.sg (Social Service Tribe) – “Working as one to bring mental wellness to many”

  62. 24 February 2019; The Straits Times – “Adoption requests pop up on parenting websites” 

  63. 21 February 2019; Channel 8, Hello SG – “Meals On Wheels volunteers from TOUCH”

  64. 21 February 2019; The Straits Times – “Concerted caring for caregivers”

  65. 14 February 2019; TODAYOnline – “The rightful role of parents in sex education” 

    https://www.todayonline.com/voices/rightful-role-parents-sex-education

  66. 10 February 2019; The Straits Times - “More in S'pore turning to adoption”

  67. 3 January 2019; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Parenting styles and effects on communication with children”  

2018

  1. 11 December 2018; 狮城新闻 - “前方高能预警! 在新加坡的我们贡献了那七分之一的抑郁吗” (How many in Singapore contributed to the statistics on depression?)
    https://www.shicheng.news/show/472401

  2.  SmartParents; 10 December 2018 - “At what age should junior get a mobile phone?”
    https://www.smartparents.sg/child/social-and-life-skills/at-what-age-should-junior-get-a-mobile-phone-9254254

  3. 5 December 2018; Young Parents – “This is how a counsellor helps your child overcome phone and gaming addiction”
    https://www.youngparents.com.sg/development/kid-addicted-smartphones-gaming-what-to-do/

  4. 22 November 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Adoptive Parenting – challenges, disclosure, birth family, potential adoptive parents, and what to do”

  5. 18 November 2018; Capital 958 – “95.8FM 午临芯剑客: Active Parenting"

  6. 15 November 2018; Lianhe Wanbao - "触爱试办课程教糖尿病患者穿鞋护脚必知”

  7. 15 November 2018; Shinmin Daily - “糖友互助小组助女会计重生"

  8. 15 November 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Youth and mental health - parents’ awareness & resources, school-based mental health programmes - Do You M.I.N.D.?”

  9. 9 November 2018; The Straits Times – “Motivating youth to set good passwords”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/motivating-youth-to-set-good-passwords

  10. 8 November 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Build strong marriages - Core of strong parenting”

  11. 31 October 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “《你做哪行？》第六集 青少年“坠网”辅导员拉一把”
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/video-series/you-do-what/story20181030-903342

  12. 31 October 2018; The Straits Times – “Learning about depression via VR tools”https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/learning-about-depression-via-vr-tools

  13. 30 October 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Using virtual reality to help tackle teen depression
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/health/using-virtual-reality-to-help-tackle-teen-depression-video-10880588

  14. 30 October 2018; Channel 8 News – “触爱社会服务新计划 利用虚拟实境 加强对心理疾病的理解
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20181030-sg-vr-health-train/4167206.html

  15. 21 October 2018; The Straits Times – “Screen the junk online”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/screen-the-junk-online

  16. 9 October 2018; The Straits Times - “From School to Workplace: Help for disadvantaged youth”https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/from-school-to-workplace-help-for-disadvantaged-youth

  17. 9 October 2018; TNP - “Programmes to help youth transition from school to workplace”
    https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/programmes-help-youth-transition-school-workplace

  18. 9 October 2018; Lianhe Zaobao - “鼓励参与兴趣小组提升技能青年组织助工数生规划职业” (Joining IGs to improve skills sets; youth collective helps ITE students plan their careers)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20181010-897773

  19. 9 October 2018; Berita Harian: “Program perkasa belia masuki alam pekerjaan dilancar” (Programmes help youth transit to the workplace)
    https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/program-perkasa-belia-masuki-alam-pekerjaan-dilancar

  20. 7 October 2018; Channel NewsAsia - “Some teens, wary of being dismissed, seek mental health help without parents knowing”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/teens-wary-dismissed-mental-health-help-without-parents-knowing-1075201

  21. 30 September 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Video: Public education on fake news
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/videos/public-education-on-fake-news-video-10773984[1:32 - 2:02]

  22. 23 September 2018; The Sunday Times – “Battling the midnight blues”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/battling-the-midnight-blues

  23. 16 September 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Elderly Suicide”
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TsA18Lno5zMr9D5aH7wsgOKMQzAYufNg/view?usp=sharing

  24. 5 September 2018; Radio Television Hong Kong – “How to tackle cyber bullying?” 
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVrh4lkZkMbqwIJ4JQovs24cnGKwj3re/view?usp=sharing

  25. 4 September 2018; The Straits Times – “Students learn to tackle fake news and online scams in N.E.mation! workshop”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/students-learn-to-tackle-fake-news-and-online-scams-in-nemation-workshop

  26. 2 September 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “触爱举办慈善嘉年华盼筹集100万元义款”(TOUCH organises charity carnival; hopes to raise $1 million)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180902-887715

  27. 19 August 2018; TODAY – “The Big Read: Strides made in eldercare, but concerns arise over affordability and lack of information”
    https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/big-read-strides-made-eldercare-concerns-arise-over-affordability-and-lack-information

  28. 15 August 2018; Channel 8 News & Current Affairs - “卫生部： 疑手机上瘾青少年 一些列为冲动障碍”
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/singapore/20180815-sg-phone-addict/4103774.html

  29. 14 August 2018; TRAVELPRNEWS - “Changi Airport Group launches new initiative to raise awareness of the talents and gifts of persons with disabilities”
    https://travelprnews.com/changi-airport-group-launches-new-initiative-to-raise-awareness-of-the-talents-and-gifts-of-persons-with-disabilities-849494/travel-press-release/2018/08/14/#

  30. 28 July 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “越来越多小孩上网成瘾 被禁玩手机游戏 ５岁男童转暴力” (More and more children are becoming addicted to the Internet. When forbidden to play video games, 5 years old boy turns violent)

  31. 28 July 2018; The Straits Times – “More children getting help for internet addiction”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-children-getting-help-for-internet-addiction

  32. 27 July 2018; 96.3好FM  – "娜些美好" segment
    https://www.facebook.com/963haofm/videos/2133977519965644/
    https://www.facebook.com/113335755363174/posts/2132370790126317/

  33. 23 July 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “摆脱负面思维 18岁少女终走出抑郁谷底” (18-year old shakes off negative mindset and walks out from the depths of depression)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180723-877277

  34. 23 July 2018; The Straits Times – “Trend of younger children self-harming, experts warn”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/trend-of-younger-children-self-harming-experts-warn

  35. 21 July 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “As if it was something my whole life depended on: For some gamers, hitting pause seems impossible”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/online-gaming-mental-health-disorder-who-10534450

  36. 15 July 2018; Shinmin Daily - "85％家长 让儿日打电玩1小时 ‘培养自律是关键"Shinmin Daily - "85％家长 让儿日打电玩1小时 ‘培养自律是关键"

  37. 15 July 2018; Shinmin Daily - "价值观超越种族 异族通婚趋普遍"

  38. 7 July 2018; The Straits Times - "askST: What care and subsidies are available for seniors?"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/what-care-and-subsidies-are-available-for-seniors

  39. 6 July 2018; Lianhe Zaobao - "看护轻中度智障成人 触爱社会服务红山设启能中心"
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180706-872833

  40. 3 July 2018; The Straits Times - "New centre opens in Bukit Merah Central to provide care and training for people with intellectual disabilities in the west"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-centre-opens-in-bukit-merah-central-to-provide-care-and-training-for-people-with

  41. 3 July 2018. Channel 8 News - "触爱社会服务 在红山开设启能中心"
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20180703-sg-touch-center/4067558.html

  42. 26 June 2018; The Straits Times – “Don’t focus only on glycaemic index: Experts”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/dont-focus-only-on-glycaemic-index-experts

  43. 26 June 2018; The Straits Times – “Eating healthy with diabetes”

  44. 26 June 2018; Smart Parents – “How to protect your child from online grooming and sexual abuse"
    https://www.smartparents.sg/child/social-and-life-skills/how-to-protect-your-child-from-online-grooming-and-sexual-abuse-10470210

  45. 25 June 2018; Channel 8 – By Your Side 谢谢你不离不弃 (EP8)
    https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/by-your-side/ep8/611589

  46. 25 June 2018; Love 97.2FM – <快乐爱家庭>节目单元. "夫妻如何用不同的角度与观点来避开沟通时常常遇到的困境?" (How to communicate well as a couple)

  47. 11 June 2018; Borneo Bulletin – “Cyber addiction: We can do more to help our children”
    https://borneobulletin.com.bn/cyber-addiction-we-can-do-more-to-help-our-children/

  48. 11 June 2018; 938NOW (Talk Back) – “Mental Health & Suicide”

  49. 2 June 2018; Berita Harian Online – “Singapore launches first digital readiness blueprint, with inclusivity a key thrust”

  50. 2 June 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Singapore launches first digital readiness blueprint, with inclusivity a key thrust”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-launches-first-digital-readiness-blueprint-with-10312390

  51. 30 May 2018; The Business Times – “Doing good, innovatively”
    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

  52. 29 May 2018; LOVE 97.2FM – “Good parenting practices to better manage and prevent children’s excessive use of internet and smartphones” (Part 2)

  53. 28 May 2018; LOVE 97.2FM – “Good parenting practices to better manage and prevent children’s excessive use of internet and smartphones” (Part 1)

  54. 24 May 2018; 938NOW – “Your Morning Fix: Bullying”

  55. 20 May 2018; The Borneo Post Online – “Caring for your child’s cyber wellness”

  56. 15 May 2018; GMA NEWS ONLINE – “What not to say to your cyberbullied child: ‘Just let it go’”
    http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/653345/what-not-to-say-to-your-cyberbullied-child-just-let-it-go/story/

  57. 14 May 2018; The Phnom Penh Post – “NGO offers help for internet addicts”https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ngo-offers-help-internet-addicts

  58. 10 May 2018; Mediacorp Channel 5 - Talking Point “Is My Child Depressed?”
    https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/talking-point-2018/ep4/601834

  59. 6 May 2018; The Sunday Times – "Still young, and already a caregiver"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/still-young-and-already-a-caregiver

  60. 4 May 2018; 938NOW – “Night Chat: Cyberbullying”

  61. 30 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “民众俱乐部等或设数码援助站 一对一指导年长者” (Community centres to provide one-on-one guidance to seniors on digital and cyber matters)
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180430-854823

  62. 30 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “工作小组将向政府建议 为弱势群体提供基本数码共享配套” (Taskforce formed to develop basic digital access package for vulnerable groups)
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180430-854831

  63. 26 April 2018; The Straits Times – “Healthcare workers, caregivers and volunteers receive recognition for their work”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/healthcare-workers-caregivers-and-volunteers-receive-recognition-for-their-work

  64. 23 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao (ZB Comma) – ZB Comma “网络霸凌有缯无减” (Cyberbullying on the rise)

  65. April 2018; The Straits Times (Contemporary Issue: Health & Wellness) - “Caring for Singapore’s Minds”

  66. 18 April 2018; Channel 8 News – “十分访谈: 幼童沉迷智能手机” (Smartphone addiction in young children)
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/ca/hellosingapore/episodes/20180418-hs-tx/4007314.html

  67. 14 April 2018; ShinMin Daily News - “辅导员及议员遣责欺凌行为” (Counsellor and Member of Parliament speak up against bullying; warn against internet witch hunt of school bullies)

  68. 12 April 2018; Mediacorp Channel 5 - Talking Point “Is My Child Addicted to Mobile Devices?”
    https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/talking-point-2017/ep44/596774

  69. 9 April 2018; The New Paper – “Unhealthy smartphone dependence among children on the rise”
    http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/unhealthy-smartphone-dependence-among-children-rise

  70. 9 April 2018; The New Paper – “Boy, 5, treated for smartphone addiction”
    http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/boy-5-treated-smartphone-addiction/

  71. 9 April 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “玩手机上瘾 5岁童须治疗” (Boy, 5, treated for smartphone addiction)

  72. 8 April 2018; Channel 8 News – “本地青年互传色情内容而接受辅导 有上升趋势” (Singapore sees a rise in youths being counselled for sharing sexual content)
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20180408-lif-sexting/3999300.html

  73. 6 April 2018; Shinmin Daily News – “辅导员： 为‘房事’求助夫妻 5年增30%” (Family counselling cases sees an increase of 30% over last five years)

  74. 25 March 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “The Big Question; The State of Healthcare”
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G4tlVcscu7Fo-rKjIXd-7drrdntpA2tu/view

  75. 20 March 2018; LOVE 972 – “夫妻如何打开之间的负面心理情结 ”

  76. 18 March 2018; The Sunday Times – “Just 10 and she wanted to die”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/just-10-and-she-wanted-to-die

  77. 11 March 2018; The Straits Times – “Do you know what your 11-year-old is doing?”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-you-know-what-your-11-year-old-is-doing

  78. 2 March 2018; LOVE972 – “夫妻如何走出原生家庭不愉快的阴影”

  79. 28 February 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “3 in 4 youngsters say they have been bullied online”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/3-in-4-teens-singapore-cyberbullying-bullied-online-survey-10001480

  80. 26 February 2018; CTGN.com – “Youths get smart about smartphone use in Singapore”
    https://news.cgtn.com/news/3455544d35677a6333566d54/share_p.html

  81. 25 February 2018; ChannelNewsAsia.com – “Thriving rather than surviving: Teaching students how to spot fake news”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/thriving-rather-than-surviving-teaching-students-how-to-spot-9960656

  82. 23 February 2018; ChannelNewsAsia.com – “Facing Depression”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression/a-woman-s-perspective-9944930

  83. 20 February 2018; The Straits Times – “Singapore Budget 2018: Support network for seniors to be expanded”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/support-network-for-seniors-to-be-expanded

  84. 7 February 2018; Berita Harian – “Kereta api SBS Transit di DTL sebar mesej antibuli siber”

  85. 7 February 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “触爱网络健全服务推出地铁车厢信息提高国人网络霸凌意识”
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180207-833348

  86. 7 February 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “社区亲人”试验计划志愿团体 由公共监护人办公室监管”
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180207-833335

  87. 2 February 2018; Capital 958 – “Bullying in schools”

  88. 1 February 2018; The New Paper – “Caregiver guilt can be harmful to everyone”
    http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/caregiver-guilt-can-be-harmful-everyone

  89. 23 January 2018; Love 97.2FM – “快乐爱家庭”

  90. 21 January 2018; Channel 8 – “地不少青少年打电动沉迷“角色造型赌博” 状况令人担心”
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/specialreports/clickit/news/20180121-lif-it-click-skinbetting/3941050.html

  91. 17 January 2018; The Straits Times – “Give students accurate picture of mental health”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/give-students-accurate-picture-of-mental-health?login=true

  92. 16 January 2018; Channel 8 News – “Phubbing trend amongst youths”https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/ca/hellosingapore/episodes/20180116-hs-tx/3936964.html

  93. 11 January 2018; 938Now – “Night Chat: Caring with children with special needs”

  94. 10 January 2018; 938Now – “Night Chat: Caring for seniors”

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