Conferences and Workshops
Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC)
SMHC 2025
16 - 17 July 2025
The 8th Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC) takes place 16 – 17 July 2025, with Guest of Honour Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Manpower, and Ministry of Health, officiating the conference this morning. Themed "Reimagining Mental Health. Empowering Lives.", this two-day conference attracted over 1,000 attendees from the government, healthcare, social, and education sectors, as well as clients and
caregivers to share insights and best practices in mental healthcare delivery.
"Mental health is a cornerstone of our nation's well-being, and the SMHC marks a significant milestone in our collective journey,” said A/Prof Daniel Fung, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Mental Health and Co-Chairperson, SMHC 2025 Advisory Committee. “The strong turnout this year from diverse sectors reflects Singapore's commitment to building a mentally resilient society, and also provides hope and impetus for more collaborative approaches. As we embrace new technologies and pathways in mental healthcare, we must ensure that our solutions remain human-centred and accessible to all. The SMHC provides a crucial platform for sharing innovations and best practices that will shape the future of mental health support in Singapore."
SMHC 2023
4 - 5 October 2023
The 7th Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC) 2023 took place over the past two days, with Guest of Honour and Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung opening the conference. Themed 'Co-Creating Our Mental Health Ecosystem', the two-day event fostered discourse, knowledge sharing and networking. About 800 attendees came together to discuss collective efforts in building a supportive ecosystem for mental health, with a focus on youth mental health, workplace well-being, peer support, digital tools and elderly mental well-being.
"Co-creating our mental health ecosystem is not just a responsibility, but an opportunity to promote resilience and recovery. In the tapestry of mental health, our threads of collaboration weave an ecosystem where seeking help is encouraged, quality mental health services is accessible and empathic support is available. We want to heal, grow and build a society where mental health is a priority," said A/Prof Daniel Fung, CEO of IMH.
SMHC 2021
24 - 25 August 2021
Held virtually for the first time, the conference comprises a keynote presentation, five plenary sessions, six engagement sessions and 16 breakout sessions that examine the mental health issues that individuals face, especially in the light of the pandemic, and the approaches to address the evolving mental health needs of Singapore.
Biennial International Congress on Mental Health (BICOMH)
BICOMH 2024
19 – 22 November 2024
The inaugural Biennial International Congress on Mental Health (BICOMH) 2024, organised by the National Healthcare Group (NHG)’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) was opened by Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Home Affairs, and Social and Family Development this morning. Ms Sun also launched ‘Navigating Internet Gaming Disorder: A manual for Helping Professionals’ – a book produced by IMH’s National Addiction Management Service.
“Even though schizophrenia is the most severe of mental disorders, it is not a common disorder and it doesn't deserve the stigma and misunderstanding associated with it, and by proxy all mental disorders. Addictions carry a double stigma and there is a need to help improve outcomes based on the evidence of what works and what doesn't. This conference will help dispel myths and improve understanding of these potentially severe yet treatable conditions. This is not just for psychiatrists but all clinicians interested in the pathogenesis of disease as well as the state of the art interventions available today,” said A/Prof Daniel Fung, Chief Executive Officer, IMH and Chairman, BICOMH 2024 Advisory Committee.
International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP)
IACAPAP 2020
20 – 23 July 2020
IMH organised the 24th World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) 2020, which was held virtually in December 2020. This is the first time in its 83-year history that the Association held its biennial congress on the virtual platform. The opening ceremony was graced by Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob. Themed “Starting from the beginning – laying the foundation for lifelong mental health" to reflect the importance of early intervention in the child and adolescent stages for better mental health over a lifetime, the event saw over 300 industry and academic experts make more than 200 presentations on the latest research and trends in child and adolescent psychiatry.
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Together Against Stigma (TAS)
TAS 2019
3 – 5 October 2019
Held in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands, the Together Against Stigma (TAS) conference is an international platform to discuss stigma issues that continue to plague people with mental health conditions, preventing them from seeking help, gaining acceptance in society and leading a productive life. Standing united against mental health stigma, more than 500 participants from 24 countries came together for the conference to learn about the latest developments, research outcomes and best practices in this field.
