IMH Singapore serves as Singapore’s national specialist centre for mental health, treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions for all ages.
It’s situated at Buangkok Green, with a large campus and purpose-built facilities for inpatient and outpatient care.
Treatment covers common conditions such as depression and anxiety as well as complex or severe psychiatric illnesses.
Care at IMH includes emergency intervention, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, day treatment programmes, and community outreach.
The hospital’s multi-disciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, medical social workers, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and occupational therapists.
The hospital regularly conducts talks, workshops, and outreach activities to encourage early help-seeking and raise awareness about mental health.
For families and caregivers, IMH provides counselling, support groups, and educational resources to help them cope and assist their loved ones.
Referrals to IMH can be made by polyclinics, GPs, hospitals, or in urgent cases via the Emergency Department at IMH itself.
To website sum up, IMH plays a vital role in Singapore’s healthcare system by providing accessible and specialised help for those facing mental health challenges.