ST’s senior health correspondent wins first media excellence award for championing mental health
Joyce Teo was among 57 individuals and organisations honoured for advancing mental health awareness and reducing stigma.
The Straits Times' senior health correspondent Joyce Teo has been awarded the inaugural Silver Ribbon Mental Health Award for her work in raising public awareness and understanding of mental health. The award recognizes media professionals who recognize the growing influence of the media in shaping attitudes towards mental health.
In her acceptance speech, Teo expressed that this recognition validates both the stories she has told and the brave individuals who shared their experiences with her. She emphasized that her work encourages empathy and understanding in society. Teo has written extensively about mental health policies and has been a part of a year-long mental health series that started in 2024.
One of her notable stories highlighted the struggles of high-functioning individuals living with mental health conditions. Teo is committed to reporting on this issue to normalize seeking help, stating that asking for help should be seen as a sign of strength and self-care. The award ceremony took place at the Singapore Sustainability Academy, and was attended by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance and Manpower Shawn Huang, who highlighted Teo's efforts in raising awareness and challenging stigma, as well as promoting a more holistic understanding of mental health.
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