As part of our community outreach, The Therapy Room reaches out to “Invisible Communities” – people who have fallen through the cracks (e.g., senior citizens, low-income parents of children with special needs, underprivileged children from less developed countries who do not have access to mental health services). 

One such event is our mental health check-up for seniors. Singapore has an aging population where approximately 1 in 5 Singaporeans are aged 65 and above in 2024. By 2030, 1 in 4 Singaporeans are estimated to be 65 and above. Approximately 1 in 11 older adults have dementia, and 1 in 18 have depression. Since 2021, The Therapy Room has collaborated with Yong-En Active Hub to organise biannual mental health check-up for its seniors. The initiative started during the COVID-19 pandemic where there were higher rates of depression and cognitive decline among seniors. The team of psychologists and counsellors from The Therapy Room conducted one-on-one sessions with seniors to screen for depression and dementia. Cases at risk were then flagged up to Yong-En Active Hub for follow-up. Subsequently, the mental health check-up expanded its screeners and included experiential activities to improve the well-being of the seniors. For instance, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, The Therapy Room collaborated with make-up artists, hair stylists, and photographers to treat the seniors to a day of self-care – in addition to a mental health check-up, they had a makeover and confidently did a catwalk. 

Below are some testimonials from seniors who have benefited from the mental health check-up:

“After my session with The Therapy Room, I gained a clearer understanding of my mental health status and the aspects I should pay attention to. I appreciated how they involved us in activities, such as crafting and hands-on rice ball making. It was a valuable experience that combined learning with engaging activities.”
- Kum Yeng

“The Therapy Room provides an intriguing outlet for expressing my feelings. After each session, it's beneficial to reflect on how I'm feeling now. I particularly enjoy the engagement with the art and craft aspect, especially with the hand drums, as they allow me to express what I've drawn on them.”
- MaryAnn

For more information on collaborating, sponsoring, therapy sessions and/or assessments, please contact our team of psychologists and counsellors at The Therapy Room:

+65-6467-8903

contact [at] thetherapyroom.com.sg.

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The Therapy Room Pte Ltd prides itself as a centre that incorporates different psychological techniques to manage our clients’ concerns in the most effective way. We provide services to clients young and old across the developmental lifespan, who may present with various special needs and mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma). Our mission is to open doors to mental wellbeing: from couch to beyond. As such, our services extend beyond in-house consultations to events held locally and overseas.