SIM x OTR Wellbeing Champion Festival
Synopsis
Mental health is a clear and urgent issue in today's society — it is a major epidemic.
>50% youths (globally) were adversely impacted by the pandemic
1 in 3 young people in Singapore exhibit symptoms of mental health issues;
Nearly 60% of youths in a Talking Point survey considered themselves lonely, despite living in an age of digital super-connectivity
27% of youths in Singapore harbour suicidal thoughts with more and more young people are engaging in self harm
In this festival, there will be a fireside chat by a panel of experts to explore these critical topics around 'The State of Youth Mental Health – Where do we go from here' and brainstorm potential antidotes through the lens of healthy self-esteem, flourishing & emotional health.
After the fireside, audience can attend a chosen applied psychology workshop by 1 of the 3 speakers!
The workshops are:
1. Resilient Self-Esteem by Dr. Thomas Saltsman
2. Psychology of Flourishing by Nick Jarvis Tan
3. Emotional Fitness by Dr. Camellia Wong
*Workshops are held concurrently, participants are to choose only one to attend.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 7PM - 9PM (Registration and Dinner starts at 6PM)
Venue: SIM Campus @ 461 Clementi Road Singapore 599491
6:00PM Registration & Dinner
7:00PM Welcome & Intro
7:10PM Fireside Chat + Q&A
8:00PM Workshops
9:00PM End of Event
Meet the Panel
Dr. Thomas Saltsman
Professor at University of Buffalo, State University of New York; Teaches subjects about self-esteem, social psychology, and relationships
Published Researcher on topics like stress, social media, social comparison, choice overload, and mental wellness
Nick Jarvis Tan
Behavioural Scientist, Trainer, and Expert in Organisational Development, Leadership, as well as Human Development
Worked with several companies and students through positive psychology to promote flourishing
Dr. Camellia Wong
Principle Psychologist at and Co-Founder of InPsychful, SG
Highly experienced in Forensic Psychology, coaching, and emotional management
