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Commentary by Anthea Ong: We need to close the gap between Singapore’s mental health goals and reality

Straits Times, Jun 2026

Singapore This Week - Society: From coping to flourishing
Jom, May 2026

Seven years on, Singapore's flagship anti-stigma campaign remains unknown to most
The Online Citizen, May 2026

Commentary by Anthea Ong: In a park, by the lake, Ma took a deep breath and smiled
The Straits Times, Feb 2026

Public consultation launched to assess impact of Singapore’s mental health strategy
The Online Citizen, Jan 2026

SPILLING TEA On SG Parliament Meetings!!! (ft. Anthea Ong)
The Daily Ketchup Podcast, Nov 2025

Commentary by Anthea Ong: The best example leaders can set at the Singapore workplace is well-being
Straits Times, Oct 2025

SG60 and Beyond: Charting Singapore’s Next Chapter
The Graduate, Sep 2025

When wellbeing moves to the boardroom: Rethinking leadership for sustainable performance
HRM, Sep 2025

Leading with Energy, Gratitude, and Ownership: Highlights from Convocation 2025
Nanyang Technological University, Aug 2025

Singapore’s first science-backed roadmap for wellbeing is here
People's Matters, Aug 2025

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Mental health is a sustainable growth strategy for Singapore Inc

Business Times, Oct 2023

Placing employee wellbeing as a priority for leaders in Singapore

HRM Asia, Oct 2023

WorkWell Leaders initiate nationwide movement amidst World Mental Health Month, urging CEOs to publicly pledge for workplace wellbeing

Gutzy Asia, Oct 2023

Podcast: Daily Cuts - World Mental Health Day: CEO Pledges towards Mental Health

CNA938, Oct 2023

Mental health no longer dirty words as awareness grows — but are some youths adopting labels too loosely?

TODAY, Oct 2023

New community-led initiative to develop suicide prevention strategy for Singapore

Straits Times, Sep 2023

Over half of Singapore workers more sensitive to stress in 2022 compared to 2021 even as pandemic eased: Study

Today, Sep 2023

TikTok trend of users posing as IMH doctors ‘worsens mental health stigma’, but some social media users find it funny

Today, Sep 2023

Podcast: Breakthrough in Mental Wellness with Anthea Ong

Integrative Asia, Sep 2023

EUVP Visit Story - Anthea Ong, Singapore

European Union Delegation to Singapore, August 2023

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Mental health education - what more can we do for our children?

CNA, Jul 2023

Podcast: What does it mean to be vulnerable: Anthea Ong

Handful of Leaves, June 2023

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Mental healthcare should be for all, not just those who can afford to skip the wait

CNA, Feb 2023

Commentary: When even the boss quits, we need to seriously reimagine the future of work
CNA, Dec 2022

Helping leaders help themselves

Business Times, Oct 2022

Podcast: ANTHEA INDIRA ONG: A MEMOIR OF CHANGE

Banyan Tree Resorts, Oct 2022

People with mental health conditions lack opportunities even as firms try to embrace inclusivity

CNA, Oct 2022

Opportunities still lacking for jobseekers with mental health conditions | Video

Channel5 News, Oct 2022

The workplace should not cause anxiety: Expert

CNA, Oct 2022

If I ever got ‘cancelled’, I would feel relief: Former NMP Anthea Ong reflects on life as a social advocate

CNA Women, Sep 2022

Commentary by Anthea Ong: How many of those with mental health conditions were caregivers themselves?

CNA, Aug 2022

Channelling Adversity into Action

AlumNUS, Jul-Sep 2022

National mental health initiatives: Youth need more than social media as outlet, employers hindered by care costs, experts say

TODAY, Jun 2022

Not talking about suicide does more harm than good: Suicide prevention groups

Straits Times, Jun 2022

When a colleague is grieving: Navigating bereavement in the workplace

Business Times, Jun 2022

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Bosses burn out too; leaders need to be well to lead well

Business Times, Apr 2022

Confronting Youth Mental Health

CNA Insider, Apr 2022

With Budget 2022, Can We Take Mental Health More Seriously?

Rice Media, Mar 2022

Mental health issues in Singapore’s Budget Speech for the first time

The Homeground Asia, Feb 2022

Deaf Covid-19 patients can now communicate with MOH through SMS and e-mail instead of phone call

Straits Times, Jan 2022

Walk the talk: Creating better workplaces for mental health requires leaders to be vulnerable, CEOs say

CNA, Dec 2021

Singapore companies find creative ways to address employee mental heath challenges

Cigna, Nov 2021

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Mental health in an unequal world — let’s ask what happened, not what’s wrong

TODAY, Oct 2021

Youth & Mental Health. How Can We Do Better?

SUSS, Sep 2021

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Going beyond a task force to build a Mentally Healthy Nation
IPS Comms, Aug 2021

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Concerns over giving people ideas undermine needed conversations on suicide

CNA, Aug 2021

We need to stop saying 'boys don't cry' & 'boys will be boys'

Mothership, Aug 2021

Singapore’s toughest topics to be taken up in podcast by social activist Anthea Ong

Coconuts Singapore, Aug 2021

Mental health advocates welcome plans to have more school counsellors but say barriers remain

The Straits Times, Aug 2021

‘With school counsellors, it’s really hit-or-miss’: Behind the challenge of safeguarding student mental health

CNA, Aug 2021

“Are we listening?”: Coalescing around downstream and upstream mental health action (Anthea Ong; COVID-19, one year on)

socialservice.sg, Jul 2021

How are Singapore’s advocates and activists sustaining themselves?

The Homeground Asia, July 2021

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Worries over COVID-19 situation are taking a mental toll on Singapore

CNA , May 2021

Part I: Feel Like an Imposter at Work? It’s More Common Than You Think

Stay Prepared , 2021

Part II: Feel Like an Imposter at Work? – How to Overcome Self-Doubt

Stay Prepared , 2021

Championing the mental health cause

thenewpaper, April 2021

#AreWeOkay: SG Mental Health Matters invites the public to join the conversation

The Online Citizen, Mar 2021

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Leadership in the new normal must ensure employee well-being

Straits Times, Dec 2020

Courage in the new normal: CEOs, leaders taking bolder steps to talk about their mental health struggles at workplace

TODAY, Dec 2020

The Big Read: Enough is enough. Just what does it take to break mental health stigma at the workplace?
Today, Nov 2020

From Politics To Entrepreneurship: 6 S'pore Politicians Who Started Their Own Ventures

Vulcan Post, Oct 2020

This S’porean Had Only S$16 In Her Bank Once, Now Owns A Silent Tea Bar For Mental Wellness

Vulcan Post, Oct 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Making mental healthcare more affordable for Singaporeans

TODAY, Oct 2020

'It was such a deep state of despair I was in': ex-NMP Anthea Ong on her mental health journey

Mothership, Oct 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: What good is doing push-ups for mental health?

CNA, Oct 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: New Possibilities for Wellbeing at Work

BusinessTimes, Oct 2020

Anthea Ong as a Nominated Member of Parliament, Overcoming Personal Collapse, and Courage as a Muscle

Brave Dynamics, Aug 2020

Anthea Indira Ong, Social Entrepreneur
A Magazine, Aug 2020

Rise in firms offering mental health support for staff but more can be done, say experts
CNA, Aug 2020

IN FOCUS: The challenges young people face in seeking mental health help
CNA, Aug 2020

Migrant workers get more mental health support
The New Paper, Jul 2020

'What a privilege to be able to serve this way': Anthea Ong shares her reflections on being an NMP
Mothership, July 2020

Minding the well-being of migrant workers
Business Times, Jul 2020

Anthea Ong wasn’t correct, but she was right.
Regardless SG, May 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: We declare a goal of ending mental health stigma yet viciously mock the woman at Shunfu Market
CNA, May 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Working together towards a zero-suicide Singapore
CNA, Apr 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Responding to the Covid-19 crisis as one Singapore community
TODAY, Apr 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Yearning for dignity from people with mental health conditions in Singapore

Yahoo News, Apr 2020

Podcast: Mental health: Awareness, acceptance, and action (A conversation with NMP Anthea Ong)
socialservice.sg, Apr 2020

Review of Singapore’s mental healthcare system underway, as MPs highlight existing gaps
TODAY, Mar 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Will you hire and retain persons with mental health conditions?
CNA, Mar 2020

NMP Anthea Ong calls for national suicide prevention strategy aiming for zero suicides
TODAY, Mar 2020

Nominated MP Anthea Ong calls for national suicide prevention strategy
Straits Times, Mar 2020

义工组织在情人节为医护人员送上心意
Lianhe Zaobao, Feb 2020

S'porean resilience not possible without improving mental health support: NMP Anthea Ong
Mothership, Feb 2020

Urgent need to improve affordability, accessibility and quality of mental healthcare, says NMP Anthea Ong
Straits Times, Feb 2020

Mentally Health Workforce
Speaking Your Mind Project, NUS Medicine, Launched Jan 2020

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Suicides can be prevented - we all need to work together
Straits Times, Jan 2020

NMP conducts public consultation on mental healthcare in preparation for Budget 2020
The Independent, Jan 2020

Mental health declaration for job applicants discriminatory
Straits Times, Jan 2020

Casting light on workplace depression
Business Times, Dec 2019

Hush, it's time to show empathy to all
Straits Times, Oct 2019

Commentary: Mental Health Matters at Work
Business Times, Oct 2019

Singapore bosses pledge to champion employees' mental well-being
Business Times, Oct 2019

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Let's redefine multiculturalism for a truly inclusive Singapore
Straits Times, Oct 2019

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Let's talk about men in mental health
Straits Times, Aug 2019

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Make mental health education mandatory in Singapore schools
TODAY, Jul 2019

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Time to commit to national target on inclusive employment
Straits Times, Jul 2019

Ask A Pro: Hush Tea Bar’s Anthea Ong On Workplace Wellness
Challenge Magazine, Jul 2019

晨光第一线: 静谧茶吧
Channel 8, Jun 2019

Cause and Effect: Anthea Ong for Mental Health
Imagine Magazine, Jun 2019

LOVE972《他们的故事》- 和王丽婷
Love 97.2FM, Apr 2019

Mental wellness: Why C-suite should lead the discussion
HRD Magazine, Mar 2019

Raising awareness of mental health of migrant, domestic workers
Business Times, Mar 2019

NMP, experts call for review of how disability is defined
Straits Times, Aug 2019

Commentary: How To Make Mental Health A National Priority
TODAY, Mar 2019

Are Singapore leaders doing enough for mental well-being?
HRD Magazine, Mar 2019

Top 10 Women 2019

Singapore Women's Weekly, Mar 2019

Commentary by Anthea Ong: Mental Health Must Be A National Priority
The New Paper, Mar 2019

议员建议正视应对国人心理健康问题

Lianhe Zaobao, Feb 2019

Make mental health a 'national priority', like diabetes
Straits Times, Feb 2019

“Strong, United S’pore” only possible if mental health is a S’pore govt priority: NMP Anthea Ong
Mothership, Feb 2019

Mental health should be prioritised and not stigmatised, says NMP Anthea Ong
The Independent, Feb 2019

#TheGoodWomen: Anthea Ong – Explorer. Coach. Full-time Human
The Good Catalogue, Jan 2019

Time for Singapore’s employment laws to include “clear” and “deliberate” guidelines for workers’ psychosocial health and safety requirements: NMP Anthea Ong
The Online Citizen, Dec 2018

Doing good through silence, reflection and self-care is Hush Tea Bar's mission
Business Times, Dec 2018

Giving the physically challenged a leg up
MoneyFM 89.3, Nov 2018

Commentary by Anthea Ong: A Good Space Helps You Help Others
Business Times, Oct 2018

Collective action needed to create caring, inclusive workplaces
Straits Times, Sep 2018

9 New Nominated MPs Appointed by President Halimah
Straits Times, Sep 2018

9 New Nominated MPs Chosen to Join Parliament
Straits Times, Sep 2018

Spilling the Tea on Silence: Anthea Ong of Hush TeaBar
Social Space Magazine, Sep 2018

Social Conversations: Anthea Ong of Hush TeaBar
Lien Centre for Social Innovation, Aug 2018

Causes: Safe spaces to do good
Straits Times, Jul 2018

Taking care of workers' mental health
Straits Times, Jul 2018

Having Dealt With Mental Health Issues Herself, She Now Wants You To Take A Mental Spa Through Tea
YP SG, May 2018

What Hush TeaBar Founder Learnt in Antarctica.
Prestige SG, May 2018

Singaporean takes the plunge in freezing Antarctic
The New Paper, Apr 2018

Anthea Ong: The Woman Who Lived.
High Net Worth, Mar 2018

Meet The World’s First Silent Tea Bar That Has Brewed Up A Storm of Social Change
Causeartist.com, Mar 2018

Three Singaporean women part of 100-strong global team to Antarctica
The New Paper, 27 Feb 2018

3 Singaporean women part of global expedition to Antarctica to study climate change
Straits Times, 26 Feb 2018

Anthea Ong advocates for Workplace Wellness through Tea and Travel.
Prestige, Feb 2018

创立社企助创伤者修复心灵
Lianhe Zaobao, Feb 2018

Anthea Ong brings self care and workplace wellness all the way to Antarctica!
The Independent SG, Feb 2018

Anthea Ong: “It’s better to be kind always than to try to be right all the time.”
Painless.Asia, Nov 2017

From Banker to Social Entrepreneur
NUSS The Ridge, Nov 2017

My Story. My Calling.
Yoga Journal Singapore, Aug 2017

Interview: Anthea Ong of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)’s ‘Open Homes’
Singapore International Festival for Arts, Open Homes (Blogcritics) Aug 2017

Between Sunset and Sunrise by Anthea Ong
Singapore International Festival for Arts, Open Homes (bakchormeeboy) Aug 2017

Good Conversation with Anthea Ong
The Good Movement,10 Jul 2017

The Silent Remedy: Q&A with Anthea Ong
LadyBoss Asia, Jun 2017

Deaf but not disabled: The voice behind Singapore's first silent teabar
Buro 24/7, Jun 2017

Meet the Disruptors: Anthea Ong
The AlumNUS, Apr-Jun 2017/Issue#109

Weekend Interview: Anthea Ong
The Business Times, 23 May 2017

Can The Deaf Help Us Listen Better?
Channel NewsAsia, 23 Apr 2017

Entrepreneur-in-Focus: Anthea Ong
Zalora, 21 Feb 2017

'I Live My Life' docudrama: Anthea Ong.
Channel U, 24 Jan 2017

在静谧中找回自己
Lianhe Zaobao, Dec 2016

Down and out, she finds herself.
Sunday Times, Sep 2016

Talking to a Silent Mover
Womentalk TV, Sep 2016

Finding herself in silence.
RazorTV, Sep 2016

Bounceback Queen
Her World Magazine, Aug 2016 (Pages 250-252)

Urbanites Sit To Savour At This Bar
Straits Times, Jun 2016

Hush Now, Have A Cuppa and Reflect.
Straits Times, Apr 2016

Why Start a Business When You Can Start a Revolution?
Asia for Good, Mar 2016

Hush, No Talking In This Bar please.
Straits Times, Dec 2014

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