Recap: Key Moments from Intellect’s Mental Health Festival 2024

Intellect’s Mental Health Festival 2024, held on September 24th and 26th, brought together over 1,300 attendees to explore vital aspects of mental wellbeing. The event was a resounding success, offering invaluable insights from industry leaders, experts, and inspiring voices.

Notable Guests

The festival welcomed Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua as the guest of honor on day one, along with an exclusive video message from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, emphasizing the importance of mental health initiatives.

Inspiring Conversations

Singaporean actress Julie Tan delivered a powerful speech, sharing her personal mental health journey, offering candid reflections that deeply resonated with the audience.

Expert Insights

Thought leaders like Dr. Peter Chow (CEO, IHH Healthcare), Tay Choon Hong (CEO, Health Promotion Board), Toyin Ope (Head of Diversity, Visa), Dr. Minh Vo (Bosch), and Aslam Sardar (CEO, Institute for Human Resource Professionals) provided impactful discussions on workplace mental health and innovative approaches to wellbeing.

Global Perspectives and Actionable Approaches

The festival featured key insights from Intellect’s upcoming regional workplace wellbeing report, spotlighting the challenges employers face in hiring candidates with mental health conditions due to a lack of awareness. Stakeholders from government and healthcare sectors discussed ways to make mental healthcare more accessible, with practical solutions like Mental Health First Aid and distinctions between coaching and therapy.

Interactive Workshops

Participants engaged in hands-on workshops, learning practical strategies for everyday mental health, emphasizing holistic wellbeing approaches.

Intellect’s Mental Health Festival 2024 sparked important conversations and set the stage for ongoing efforts to prioritize mental wellbeing across all sectors.