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Our event is fully sold out! Support our initiative on male mental health in the Malay community by contributing funds to cover event costs via our ko-fi (link in bio) 📌

It’s World Mental Health Day. Mental health conversations for the Malay/Muslim community can be complex because it is deeply intertwined with religious beliefs. Before examining a gendered view, we look at how perceptions on mental health are shaped and negotiate how to move forward.

Our ‘Are You OK, Bro?’ event on 14 October is a beginner’s conversation-starter on male mental health. Three panelists share their everyday challenges as a father, community advocate and youth to destigmatise and demystify mental health conversations among males and male allies. Limited tickets are available via link in bio.

It's D-8 to event day! Get your tickets soon because they're running out fast (link in bio!) 💳
Drop us a DM if you have any other questions 💌

It's D-8 to event day! Get your tickets soon because they're running out fast (link in bio!) 💳

Drop us a DM if you have any other questions 💌

Introducing Syazwan Suhri, Senior Programme Executive at who will be moderating the panel for our “Are you OK, bro?” event. Hear from the expert as he shares his experience working with youths and caregivers on mental wellness and inclusivity.

In collaboration with SAMH, “Are you OK, bro?” is a first-of-its-kind male mental health event where we share deep insights and profound stories from the perspective of the Malay community. Thank you SAMH for offering the Space2Connect facilities for our attendees to have a safe and comfortable space for these conversations.

👉 Event sign-ups are now open! Secure your spot using the link in our bio.

👉 If you cannot make it to this event and would like to support our conversations on male mental health, you may contribute to cover event costs via the link in bio.

📸: Courtesy of Gensler. Photography by Finbarr Fallon.

Men have traditionally been expected to be the primary breadwinner of the household, despite progress on gender equality in Singapore. With their self-worth tied to their ability to earn financially, how does this intersect with cultural and societal expectations of Malay men?

We explore the narrative placed on Malay men today and the impact this has on their mental health.

Learn more about the diverse lived experiences from the men in the Malay community during our upcoming event “Are you OK, bro?”, a first-of-its-kind male mental health event where we share deep insights and profound stories from the perspective of the Malay community.

Registration opens very soon!

👉 Support our conversations on male mental health by donating using the link in our bio.

If we treat mental health the same way we treat physical health, would we better prioritise our mental health?

From a father to an art educator and a Malay youth, join our panelists as they share their everyday experiences with mental health and discuss the unique challenges faced by the Malay community on male mental health.

“Are you OK, bro?” is a first-of-its-kind male mental health event where we share deep insights and profound stories from the perspective of the Malay community.

👉 Reserve your spot for this event using the link in our bio.

Conversations about mental health can be difficult if you’re new to it.

That’s why , founder of , will be kicking off our “Are you OK, bro?” event with a somatic exercise to ground our guests. Explore a deeper connection with your body and its relation to mental well-being, and discover how you can create a safe and supportive space both externally and internally.

“Are you OK, bro?” is a first-of-its-kind male mental health event where we share deep insights and profound stories from the perspective of the Malay community. Reserve your spot for this event using the link in our bio.

In a society that expects men to be strong and resilient, conversations about male mental health have long been devastatingly far and few, especially in the Malay community. The fear of being seen as weak pushes men to brush aside their emotional difficulties and deal with it on their own.

Join us for a first-ever male mental health event where we glean deep insights by esteemed speakers and profound stories from the men in the Malay community. Whether you identify as a man or are an ally for male mental health, we welcome you to be part of this honest conversation where we break down the stigma by bravely answering the question, “Are you OK, bro?”

Date: Saturday, 14 October 2023
Time: 10am – 12.30pm

More details will be released closer to the date. Reserve your spot for this in-person event using the link in our bio.

When we look at mental health from an ethnic lens, a 2020 survey by MOH reveals that Malays have the poorest mental health among Singaporeans.

It’s not hard to see why—the little research we could find about mental health in the Malay community shows that help-seeking has not increased significantly between 2019 and 2021 (National Population Health Survey 2021). This could also be attributed to a long-standing stigma towards mental health and the tendency to turn to alternative healing like religious rituals to address such issues.

But the specific factors are still unclear. How does gender, class or education level play a role in poor mental health? How can we address an issue if we know so little about it?