“It’s OK Not to Be OK”– because His grace meets us where we are.
“My Grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness”
– 2 Corinthians 12:9
28 Jun 2025 (Sat) | 8.30am—12.30pm | Worship Hall, Level 4
Mental health matters. FaithCARE Ministry invites you to “It’s OK Not to Be OK,” a half-day Mental Health Conference focused on breaking stigma, raising awareness, equipping participants with practical insights, and extending hope, healing, and support within our church and community.
The conference will begin with a plenary address by Dr Sim Kang, a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist from IMH, on the topic: “Breaking the Silence: Understanding, Recognising and Supporting Mental Health in Our Church Community” This session will shed light on how we, as a faith community, can be more informed, compassionate, and supportive of the mental health concerns in our community.
In addition, each conference participants will get to choose from one of the three impactful workshops lined up:
- Equipping Parents, Caregivers and Youths in Managing Stress & Anxiety amongst Teens
Speaker: Ms Serina Ching Siow Chuan, Mental Health Professional
This workshop explores the causes and impact of teen stress and anxiety, offering faith-informed insights and practical tools for parents, caregivers and youths to support teens build resilience and navigate challenges.
Who should Attend – Suitable for parents, caregivers and youth leaders of teens and youths aged 10 -16 years old who want help to face life’s changes with confidence and Christ-centered hope.
- Understanding Mood-Related Challenges: Awareness & Care
Speaker: Mr Gideon Ng, Principal Medical Social Worker, IMH
This workshop explores mood disorders like depression and anxiety, offering practical ways to recognise early warning signs, support others, and strengthen self-care — all grounded in faith and hope.
Who should Attend – Suitable for anyone seeking to understand mood disorders personality or to better support a loved one experiencing mood-related challenges.
- Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Speaker: Ms Leticia Lee, Senior Medical Social Worker, NCC
Whether facing illness yourself or supporting a family member with an illness or other serious life challenges, the journey often brings fear, grief, and exhaustion. This workshop explores how such experiences affect our well-being and offers practical strategies to cope with grief and loss, adapt to change, and build resilience.
Who should Attend – Suitable for anyone who is living with a serious medical condition, journeying through life’s difficulties or supporting someone through these transitions.
Whether you’re facing personal struggles, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand more, this conference is for everyone. Let’s learn together how to care for yourself, your loved one or one another — body, soul, and mind. Let’s come together as a church family to say It’s OK not to be OK!
Register HERE
For more information, please contact Phoon Kum Yuen at phoon_kum_yuen@hotmail.com or Tracy Ng at tracyng@faithmc.sg.