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PREDICT Newsletter ISSUE #1

Download the first issue of the PREDICT Newsletter to learn about the study's progress and what's ahead.

11 November 2024

Excess costs of depression among population based older adults with chronic diseases in Singapore

Depression doubles healthcare costs for older adults with chronic diseases in Singapore. Read this study to understand the economic case for better care for this group.

IMH Publication

26 October 2024

A modified model of stress and coping on depressive symptoms amongst caregivers

This study examines stress and depression among informal carers of people with dementia in Singapore. Read to understand how self-efficacy, coping patterns, and social support affect carer wellbeing.

IMH Publication

14 October 2024

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Talk by Professor Brenda Penninx

Insights from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety are helping shape mental health research in Singapore. Learn how NESDA's findings on depression and anxiety may inform local prevention and treatment strategies.

PREDICT News

11 October 2024

PREDICT Training by Professor Brenda Penninx

IMH's PREDICT team gained key insights from a leading mental health expert to strengthen Singapore's research in depression and anxiety.

PREDICT News

23 August 2024

A study of Brexpiprazole as an Adjunctive Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder in Asian Patients

A real-world Singapore study found brexpiprazole effective and safe as an add-on treatment for adults with major depressive disorder. Results were consistent with clinical trial findings.

IMH Publication

12 August 2024

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder in Singapore: Insights from the second Mental Health Study

Read the findings from the second Singapore Mental Health Study on major depression, including who is most at risk and what interventions are recommended.

IMH Publication

11 July 2024

Mapping the WHO Disability Assessment Scale 2,0 to the EQ 5D 5L in patients with mental disorders

This study maps WHODAS 2.0 scores to EQ-5D-5L utility scores in mental health patients. Use the online calculator to apply the findings.

IMH Publication

10 May 2024

Prevalence and risk factors of depression and anxiety in primary care

Read about the prevalence of depression and anxiety in Singapore's primary care settings, and which groups are most at risk.

Challenges of first episode catatonia in a geriatric case of treatment resistant depression

Read this case report on diagnosing and treating catatonia in an older patient with complex medical conditions, including delirium and treatment-resistant depression.

IMH Publication