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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a school health service was formed to look after the health and hygiene of school children. But nothing much was said of mental health in Singapore until the late 1960s. Through fun, whimsical illustrations, this graphic novel charts the growth and development of child mental health services that began with the setting up of the Child Guidance Clinic in 1970. Singapore, at that time, was just finding its feet in creating a fairer, more inclusive social milieu that took care of the rights of children and minorities. How many psychiatrists does it take to raise a child? None - children are raised by parents. This book is also a parenting guide that gently guides families in learning to look after the mental health of every household member. From understanding difficult emotions and respectful communication skills to strategies for calming stress responses, this book invites us to create a kinder, more compassionate world for children and ultimately, raise human beings who are well-prepared for the journey of life. (Dr Daniel Fung-Author)

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Publié par	Marshall Cavendish International
Date de parution	30 novembre 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9789814928915
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Prof Francis Yeoh,
President, Singapore Asssociation for Mental Health
A magical ride through the history
of child psychiatry services in Singapore
in the inimitable style of Daniel Fung,
obviously a Star Wars fan! The important
message that comes through is the
critical role parents play in helping their
kids deal with the inevitable stresses of
life they face growing up.
An action-packed adventure recounting
the history of mental health services for
children and adolescents in Singapore,
right up to the present day. This is a fun
read filled with important information.
Many of the characters in the book
are still very active in the field, so do
approach them for more stories!
Prof Chua Hong
Choon,
CEO, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore

DANIEL FUNG, SHIRLYN GOH, ONG SAY HOW
THE
STRESS
WARS
HOW MANY PSYCHIATRISTS DOES IT TAKE TO RAISE A CHILD?
2021 Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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National Library Board, Singapore Cataloguing in Publication Data
Name(s): Fung, Daniel. | Goh, Shirlyn, author. | Ong, Say How, author.
Title: The stress wars : how many psychiatrists does it take to raise a child? /
Daniel Fung, Shirlyn Goh, Ong Say How.
Description: Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, [2021]
Identifier(s): OCN 1202206538 | e-ISBN 978 981 4928 91 5
Subject(s): LCSH: Institute of Mental Health (Singapore). Child Guidance Clinic
--Comic books, strips, etc. | Child guidance clinics--Singapore--History--Comic
books, strips, etc. | Child mental health services--Singapore--History--Comic
books, strips, etc.
Classification: DDC 362.2083095957--dc23
Printed in Singapore
All illustrations by students from Nanyang Polytechnic s School of Design
The GOH Family
and especially my
superhero parents, James and Lay Hui,
supportive sister, Bee Shan
and my loving son, Shae
The many mentors and angels who
have journeyed
through some
of the
toughest
times
in my life
The late bloomers and overcomers who
are champions
in their own right
in life
All the staff
and students of Nanyang Polytechnic
and especially Mr Phua Tian Soon,
who
has made this collaboration possible
Above all, my Friend, without whom
I d probably not
be able to pursue
my dreams as an educator
- S.G.
To the Fungmily: my wife Joyce and five biological kids -
Grace, Joelle, Deborah, Louisa May
and Peter Joseph
- my two sons (by marriage) Luke and Wesley,
and one
new addition, baby Oliver
All the professionals
and personalities of
the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
- D.F.
To my parents
- O.S.H

Foreword
by Minister of State Low Yen Ling
ix
Foreword
by A/Prof Kenneth Mak
xi
Preface
xiii
Acknowledgements
xv
Prologue
xvii
Chapter 1:
A New Hope
1
Chapter 2:
A Clinic Awakens
11
Chapter 3
:
The Return of the Family
23
Chapter 4:
The Rise of Child Psychiatry
45
Chapter 5:
A Padawan Story
63
Chapter 6:
Travel Through Time
73
Chapter 7:
A School of Feelings
83
Chapter 8:
The Last Player
89
Chapter 9:
The Attack of the Stressors
99
Chapter 10:
Battle for the Heart
113
About the Authors
128

With great power comes great responsibility. This popular quote from the
Spider-Man comic is a charge to those with extraordinary skills and expertise to
make a positive difference to society.
In this beautifully drawn graphic novel, we see a team of superheroes answering
this call. Many of these experts - from psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to
occupational therapists and medical social workers - are using their knowledge
and powers to care for children s mental and emotional well-being.
This graphic novel traces the history and development of child mental health
services and the Child Guidance Clinic in Singapore. The growth and progress
of these services were made possible by the vision, hope and selfless sacrifices
of those who believed in serving, caring and developing our children s mental
well-being.
Over the years, the loving care of these superheroes have uplifted thousands
of children, parents and families. I would like to commend them for their
perseverance, professionalism and immense contributions to shaping and
improving the mental health of children in Singapore.
My congratulations to the team for putting this excellent graphic novel together.
The journey of child psychiatry services is presented through interesting
personal stories, peppered with useful mental health tips and brought alive by
the vibrant illustrations of students from Nanyang Polytechnic School of Design.
I hope this book will spark conversations and greater understanding on the
importance of mental health, and strengthen our whole-of-society commitment
to build a more caring and inclusive Singapore.
Low Yen Ling
Minister of State,
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Ministry of Trade and Industry
Mayor of South West District

I
t is a privilege to be provided the opportunity to write the foreword to
this book.
Child Psychiatry celebrates its 50th anniversary this year in Singapore and this
is an important milestone in our efforts to promote the mental health and
well-being of children. Instead of a more conventional tome to showcase the
historical milestones of this subspecialty of psychiatry, Daniel Fung has chosen
a novel way of sharing that history, using graphic illustrations in a comic book.
This will surely resonate with those who are young or young at heart.
This book does not describe history in a stodgy style. Within the pages of this
graphic novel are intimate descriptions of the leading psychiatrists in this field
within Singapore, the history of child psychiatry in Singapore and a parenting
guide on best practices in raising children. Weaving through these elements is
the narrative of a young doctor, growing up to become a psychiatrist and then
choosing child psychiatry as his passion.
Youth mental health is an important part of the mental health of our nation.
Reducing the risks and consequences of mental illness, as well as promoting
resilience in our future generations is an important part of child psychiatry
and it is no surprise to see this graphic novel aptly entitled
The Stress Wars
.
I congratulate the authors of this collaborative effort to share an important
part of medical history and educate the public on an important facet of
Singaporean life.
May your mental health (aka the force) be strong in you!
A/Prof Kenneth Mak
Director of Medical Services
Ministry of Health, Singapore

The year 2020 marks the 50th year of child psychiatry in Singapore. It is also
the year the World Congress of the International Association for Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) is held in Singapore.
This is a graphic novel about the development of child mental health services
that began with the setting up of the Child Guidance Clinic in 1970.
Children s health was of concern as early as 1921, when a school health service
was formed to look after the health and hygiene of school children. While
dental health services developed in the 1950s, nothing much was said of
mental health until the late 1960s. Like many stigmatising situations, mental
health was not seen as important until the concepts of discrimination, rights
and inclusivity became more relevant in society.
In May 1970, the Presidential Council for Minority Rights was set up to look
after the rights of racial, linguistic and religious minorities emanating from a
commission helmed by then Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin. It set out to try and
look after minorities and enshrine these rights into our constitution. This was
consistent with the idea that children with mental illness should too have their
right to good and proper treatment. Singapore, at that time, was just finding
its feet in creating a fairer social milieu that took care of various groups whose
rights until then were severely curtailed by the social mores of the day.
We wanted to share this history but we also wanted to celebrate the growth
and development in a fun yet whimsical manner. We also hope that in
understanding the development of mental health services for children and
families, our gentle readers will also learn about how to look after their own
mental health, and the mental health of their families. This is the result of that
endeavour.
Daniel Fung
Chairman Medical Board, Institute of Mental Health
President, International