Day 2

Calm

Therapy Deep-dive: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

10:30 - 11:15 am SGT

with Dian Handayani (art psychotherapist and sex therapist), Mahima Gupta (Clinical Psychologist), Grace Yeoh (Senior Journalist, and Host, Calm Collective)

Is there a “right time” to start seeking help from a therapist? What might you expect in a therapy session? Join us as we learn about what it’s like to go for therapy.

How Technology is Creating a Better Future for Depression

11:15am - 12pm SGT

with Andrew Ahn (Asst Professor, Harvard Medical School), Joan Low (Founder & CEO, Thoughtfull), and Sang Shin (Director, Digital Innovation at Temasek)

We discuss how technology might help prevent and manage depression: exploring the spectrum of self-management tools, professional support, and wearables. We will also learn how to identify early warning signs, and discover how tech enables the ease of access to mental health support.

Co-presented by Thoughtfull and PhysioQ

Yoga For Calm

12 - 12:30pm SGT

with Stephanie Leong (Lululemon Brand Ambassador; Somatic Therapist, Embodied Movement Guide and Founder, Soma Psyche Alchemy)

With the perpetual hustle-bustle of life, we could all benefit from a little break. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to take a trip or rest day! Join us as we learn how we can integrate some mindful practices in our everyday lives — to reset and recharge.

Calm Circles Lite @ CalmCon

12:45 - 1:30pm SGT

Facilitated by the Calm Collective Team

Join us at our signature peer-to-peer sharing session for a safe space where you can build authentic connections and share without fear of judgement.

The Pros and Cons of Medication in Mental Health Treatment

1:30 - 2:15 pm SGT

with psychiatrist Dr Ken Ung and Nikki Yeo (Host, Calm Collective Asia)

Is medication really necessary in mental health treatment? How about side effects? Join us as we learn from Dr Ken Ung, a leading psychiatrist in Singapore, about the role of medication in mental health treatment.

Tackling the Silent Strain Impacting Southeast Asia

2:15 - 3:00 pm SGT

with Asaelia Aleeza (Founder, Ubah Stigma), Gerald Ang (Founder & CEO, Milieu Insight), Kenny Lim (Executive Director, Befrienders Kuala Lumpur) and Nicole Ooi (Host, Calm Collective)

We examine how the pandemic has given rise to increased stress and mental health conditions across Southeast Asia. Our panelists will also share about their efforts to help alleviate the well-being of their local communities.

Co-presented by Milieu Insight

How to Practice Self-Compassion

3:00 - 3:45pm SGT

with clinical psychologists Dr Karen Pooh and Dr Ben Weinstein

In this day and age, it can be easy to be tough on ourselves. We beat ourselves up, compare ourselves to others, and undermine our own abilities — often leading to a negative spiral of thoughts and emotions. What happens, though, if we were to change that narrative? Join us as we explore what it means to practice self-compassion and how we can integrate that into our everyday lives.

AMA: How I Live With OCD

3:45 - 4:15 pm SGT

with Ron Yap (mentalhealthceo) and Egan Hwan (Host, Calm Collective Asia)

What is it really like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder? Join us as we unpack myths and misconceptions of this mental health condition.

Thrive

Keynote: Mental Health for All

10:00 - 10:30am SGT

with Rahayu Mahzam (Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Communications and Information, Singapore) and Sabrina Ooi (Co-founder & CEO, Calm Collective)

How can we proactively take care of our mental health so that we can flourish, whatever the condition?

How to Stop Languishing, and Find Your Flow

10:30 - 11:15am SGT

with Choon Hong (Deputy CEO, National Youth Council), Ilona Tse (Head Coach, Ellumina Coaching) and Egan Hwan (Host, Calm Collective Asia)

Do you find yourself going through the routine of life — feeling aimless, uninspired and bored? Join us as we discuss what it means to be languishing, how to escape that “meh” feeling, and how to start finding flow in our lives.

Decluttering for Clarity, a KonMari-inspired workshop

11:15am - 12pm SGT

with Amanda Ling (Sound & Tidying Wellness Consultant)

When things begin to pile up, stress levels can easily start to become overwhelming. Decluttering has been shown to minimize chaos — both internally and externally. Join us as we learn how to declutter your mental headspace and physical environment for clarity.

How to Thrive Amidst Uncertainty

12 - 12:45pm SGT

with Benjamin Kheng (Musician, Actor, Filmmaker) and Moses Mohan (Global Head of Leadership Solutions, Potential Project)

Change is the only constant - even more so in the past 2 years. Amidst the uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like we’ve lost our sense of control and direction. Join us in this panel as we discuss coping strategies to navigate uncertainty.

Achievement vs. Contentment - How Are They Intertwined?

2:30 - 3:15pm SGT

with Navin Amarasuriya (The Contentment Foundation), Jolene Hwee (Principal Psychologist, Clarity Counselling & Consulting) and Alyssa Reinoso (Co-founder, Calm Collective Asia)

Does the desire to achieve mean that you can never rest on your laurels? Does contentment mean complacency? In this discussion, we examine the relationship between achievement and contentment, and discover how to find balance between the seemingly opposing concepts.

#FailCon: Redefining Failure

3:30 - 4:30pm SGT

with Jamus Lim (Associate Professor of Economics), Iqbal Ameer (Founder and Group CEO, The Livescape Group) and Joshua Simon (Radio Presenter, Kiss 92FM)

Have you ever been so afraid of failure that you decided to not try at all? Has the shame and embarrassment of failing manifested in ways that are too difficult to cope with? Join us as we explore how to stop living in fear, and change our narrative of failure.