Are Ministers With Mental Health Problems Weak? | TDK Podcast

[@lemonadefor50cents61]

hey, River Valley High student here. I think since we're on this topic and Minister Chan has touched upon the renewal of the place that the incident has taken place, I'd like to add some two cents. The place of the incident has been changed to a venue for students to visit if they were in need of such assistance, but as of now, has not been furnished and instead we do have an additional venue called "The Fountain" which may be a temporary location for students to talk to the school counsellor. I would also like to say that the school environment has improved a lot, and the school leaders have been trying to make school a more enjoyable, supportive and lively place for the student body, with the aforementioned "fountain" and a repurposed study lounge that now has more board games and mini table hockey and fooseball table! I think school hasn't been as lively as it was, but could also be due to the pandemic fatigue, but otherwise, I would think it's safe to say the juniors are still very much enjoying school and the recent school events have been nothing but a blast. here's to me hoping the school spirit has been passed on successfully LOL I'll come back for an update if they managed to furnish the place after As. thank you for reading, kind stranger. oh and another thing to add is we've got a resident cat named manja and everyone loves him. he brings me on tours around the school sometimes. I think his presence has definitely helped us cope better.

[@gisele2216]

heyy fellow rvian here,, there couldnt be a better way to sum up the improvements of our sch! jiayous for As my friend :)

[@tsbsg4510]

Ll

[@Garnishes]

a resident cat is always healing. pets and animals really make a difference in any environment and to people

[@MTMT-wm2dq]

It is not the fault of the General it is the Institution they come out off from they just don't have the vision to run the country they are not equip to run the country they are not equip to deal with normal human being. They are should given projects go capture the hill but when you tell them to run the country it does not work.

[@bchpls24]

would you say unfortunately the incident make your school better than before?

[@lioneye5048]

He is truly the people's minister. Very naturally engaged with the people like friends in a kopi session. Not many other ministers are like him.

[@engifaarliu9732]

Happy to see CCS trying to improve his PR after 2020 and trying to appeal to young voters as a person and not a meme.

[@csy897]

Agreed. It's difficult to approach the public after being memefied like that but I appreciate his sincerity and courage.

[@BeachBoi1000]

He is very popular and well liked in the armed forces. His reputation there is very good. But his army style does not hit well with people who don’t know him well.

[@Will.i.am55555]

😂😂😂 Still an abeng down to earth minister 😅😅😅 Potential future EP🎉🎉🎉

[@sourdurian2839]

I like this minister. He's super intelligent but people often misunderstand him.

[@vhalia]

I love that you guys brought in Minister CCS to talk on topics as this showcase the views that we may not have seen or heard . I encourage more of such platforms to bring them closer to the ground, to see how human they are to us, layman. Well done. Do bring on more as we too get to learn and understand them better on how they govern the country.

[@Buttercookies0]

Thoroughly enjoy this conversation. It is informative. I think all ministers should have such conversations to explain their policies in a more informal setting.

[@alui5362]

oh, I am so happy CCS was minister. I hadn't realised. my convern with the river valley thing was a knee-jerk reaction to do something stupid like lock up all 'dangerous' equipment. which is completely impractical considering the wide variety of CCAs.

[@veemon42]

Can you guys do an episode with a couple of the Covid task force members? Would be interesting to hear what were the considerations made before certain safety measures were implemented !

[@eszeezee6967]

Is there a part 3? I hope so. He's very engaging.

[@ClueLessAnts]

This is part 2?

[@eszeezee6967]

@@ClueLessAnts yup!

[@Cendrawasih444]

Minister Chan 👍 finally had a better understanding of your personality. No worries of using singlish , we understand you more better this way and felt more comfortable. Minister is a very difficult job , really appriceate your service . And hope kids really listen to Minister Chan advices ,and try to have lots of fun when you are young :) , learn more life knowledge and skills which you a passionate with . Most importantly be a courteous and humbler person 🙏

[@b3nzrk]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and the previous episode featuring Minister Chan as his responses are so genuine and candid and doesn't feel scripted or politicized. 👍

[@simthiam3712]

I think he is the most underrated Minister. He's good in engaging the people.

[@jaceeeee33333]

it's crazy how the govt, students and parents rely so much on teachers emotionallyand psychologically, who also have their own families and other work matters or personal problems, teachers are humans too and they only have 24 hours in a day like everyone else

[@xyl1409]

Was hoping that he will address the use of chatbot for teachers' mental health..

[@descheong86]

I watched both Part I & II and really enjoyed it. Thanks for this production 👍🏻

[@TheDailyKetchupPodcast]

happy you enjoyed it!

[@ocswoodlands]

One thing that CCS did RIGHT was to REDUCE the yearly charge by SNTC (special needs trust co) on trusts set up by parents of persons with special needs. Let's put it this way, the more the state takes away from the parents of special needs person, the more the state will need to fork out for state care of such person. Simple

[@andrewrollout1657]

28:08 - I get what CCS is saying, but I disagree that only serious cases should go for therapy. Lots of reasonably healthy people go for therapy to work out some personal issues (eg insecurity, trauma from the past, etc). It's like hiring a personal fitness instructor (if you can afford it) to help you work on yourself. I agree it's fine to go to your friends for support, but they're not trained to help you process your issues and traumas (which everyone has).

[@Fujiwara.Takumi1]

If you have trauma from the past you are not a reasonably healthy person... That's serious case. Insecurity is a you-problem council is the option not therapy

[@andrewrollout1657]

@@Fujiwara.Takumi1 bruh *everyone* has trauma from the past. How your parents raised you, how your school system shaped you, an unkind teacher, societal expectations - all that leaves marks on your psyche and shapes you. Your conception of trauma is presumably "OMG something dramatic happened to me". But that is not the only type of trauma.

[@flowertowerrr]

@@andrewrollout1657 that's what friends are for

[@zakumstory225]

The problem is if you can afford it. To get quality mental care you need to be consulting a trained professional and even in the US they are severely lacking in it. Not every counsellor or therapist are well trained and they are overworked because of this. Especially the more affordable ones or government subsidized ones. There's no one solution but it's clear that if you want quality counselling your best bet is being able to afford it which really is a problem because the lower you are on the economical spectrum, the likely you'll find yourself with a myriad of problems leading to mental health as compared to say someone who is able to afford a, as you tried to paint a picture, gym membership.

[@livelive0707]

Start with counselling.

[@VivianHoGrey13]

Now I understand why John said he love the comment section on TDK! It's really so wholesome and supportive and informative. ♥

[@choojx]

Love this content...Probably can do a politician or minister series. Maybe invite Minister Lawrence Wong or Minister Ong Ye Kung next!!

[@CapDingo1975]

you guys can pull in CCS to interview... kudos!

[@missjaniceng1434]

We are blessed with good n humble ministers able to communicate with ordinary citizens

[@MrJohnQuek]

18:50 I was hoping that the convo would’ve gone towards teachers’ workload and teachers’ mental health but sadly it didn’t

[@citruds7813]

please invite Mr Ong Ye Kung to the podcast!!

[@JW-mb5yg]

That was such a great conversation! Kudos to you guys for being able to ask such thoughtful yet relevant questions in order for us to have such insights into how Minister thinks!

[@gypsyqzy]

I agree with Denise. Mental health should be a public health concern and therefore professional help should be made financially accessible for the population. I understand there are free services out there but the waiting times are generally long and therefore may not be appropriate as psychotherapy requires a certain frequency to be effective.

[@shawnleong3605]

Totally agree 100%

[@BeachBoi1000]

Last time the teachers do care for your mental health, they don’t have to be told to do so. I remembered my father passed away while in polytechnic, the lecturers and tutors do come and comfort me.

[@andytanSG]

Pog episode in time for dinner

[@Brawler2818]

interview ministers more please it will make them look more human

[@arjunsasangan9342]

Really liked this episode. I think it is really nice to get to see the point of view of some leaders at a more micro level and know how they think about more mundane things and how it elevates and reaches their level as well.

[@auntjess]

On the topic of providing help at community level, Singapore Red Cross provides "Psychological First Aid Course" which is very helpful for the regular folks/working professionals/parents, etc to learn some useful skills to provide support in times where you encounter people in distress. :)

[@susanngin3481]

Very engaging n informative abt mental health. Esp in tis competitive world many people stress differently eg studies. ..relationship.....financial problem etc ... with community platforms to seek help not only it helps the person troubled mind it do help the family as well. Is glad tat nw mental health openly made knwn to public for those who need seek help early before its too late....

[@Justin-yr8fe]

十分接底气的部长，赞👍！

[@CapDingo1975]

I'd like to see the bloopers and outtakes... :)

[@geraldyip]

Well said! Facing hardship is part of growing up too.

[@leejess8066]

Would like to know what was the answer given by CCS on the last question about NTUC???

[@Adam131-o8t]

Well said minister!

[@sbf6558m]

Thank you for this interview...congrats...I am very impressed.

[@angiemf9033]

Society usually assume single parent family children are naughty, unintelligent, problematic etc. in other words negative comments. In my opinion this is unfair & I hope the authorities can assist in this factor

[@sashamericia]

not related but Denise's bottle caught my eye I LOVE IT CUTES

[@TheDailyKetchupPodcast]

She carries it around the office!

[@iwantmyplaylist]

I love Denise’s Ironman water bottle, so apt in the presence of our education minister 🤣

[@cmgan80]

Nice! hey the outtake is interesting, did the minister respond to the "brother, sister" thing? haha

[@Will.i.am55555]

Yes more sessions with all the 4G leaders …

[@leongcheeming9128]

最接地气的部长，亲切！

[@Kednama007]

JonPaul’s face at 24:51 🤣 cause same….

[@kelvintengg5197]

but i also feel sometime when helping people, some people will think that we have motive.

[@fed02]

Really not easy being a minister or a public figure.

[@aaronogt]

nihilistic - rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is meaningless. Learned a big word today. Haha~ 😄

[@VivianHoGrey13]

The daily word-chup!

[@rugbyfan4687]

good episode. thanks for making this.

[@franciscody9622]

CCS should explain why private tuition is the norm in pre-tertiary education in Singapore. Why did the government come up with the slogan "Thinking Schools, Learning Nation"? CCS should explain why "thinking" became an issue, of all places, in schools? This is unique to Singapore. Local students are exam-smart but with poor analytical and communication skills. Why?

[@alui5362]

wah lau. you guys really convinced me that this was a fresh shoot, LOL. wth

[@kelvinth30]

ask Ong Ye Kung in as well please

[@Bubbleteafication]

biggest scandal is mp ccs not showering before gg to school

[@omega_3_998]

OHHH! So shes a two part episode ehhhh! Nice :D

[@pixelgunboy7244]

has John gotten new eyebrows? and the other guy next to CCS a new head of hair?

[@alexsin4380]

Amazing interview!

[@jennylim1440]

luv this channel. can we ask them why Ministers dont bother to dye their grey hair?

[@TheDailyKetchupPodcast]

no time to dye hair 😂 - Sherms

[@zaizaimum5575]

The ending was hilarious 😂. WLE!!!

[@alui5362]

sorry third and last comment - still my favourite minister and PM of choice

[@Will.i.am55555]

Maliki was my awesome MP in the east🎉🎉🎉 Not yr see you b4 next GE type of PAP MPs😅😅

[@eileenstacie]

We have enough psychologist. I am one... Out of work. lol

[@ytyt]

What were u all laughing about at 27:35 🤔

[@simthiam3712]

We can't afford not to engage young people, especially for our national leaders, religious leaders, parents etc

[@franciscody9622]

Ministers who are not open and transparent and/or ignore tough queations from Singaporeans are "weak" and should be voted out.

[@ahqiangge6145]

Whosss nexttt

[@crusader1970]

Qiu-Ren 🤣

[@vhalia]

We should guide with love, not mollycoddle a child

[@JA-vu1qt]

I wonder if it was awkward to do the intro again, considering the guest is now a minister.. HAHA

[@yewxiangtan6797]

sick ending

[@Andrewkcm]

Y’all missed the chance to ask if aliens are real 👽!!!!

[@samesamebutnotsame1172]

is it possible to hypnotised someone to murder someone or do something dangerous?

[@ahchoon9067]

Dont understand y government. Then the father n mother do what?

[@chiamhowteik2976]

He is handicapped by his poor background and early life development. There is where he lost out to other ministers. I think he is not mean to be Spore PM, maybe DPM only.

[@benwong2061]

Algooooooooo

[@Leo-ev9ss]

Why you no subscribe to the channel though

[@anziar3038]

👍👍The ruling party is trustworthy and reliable, unlike others which lie and lie and lie.

[@fr0sty1983]

Yeah just like the party which promise no increase of GST and any increase is only resultant of improper spending and policy. In the end increase GST like no body business.

[@cheyxnne]

I agree. The others only know how to complain without knowing the rational behind certain actions.

[@fr0sty1983]

@@cheyxnne you mean when PAP say strengthing the Singapore dollar will not do much for inflation only for MAS to so what he said that will not make much differences?

[@Jack-hy2ki]

@@fr0sty1983 sorry to say dumb dumb will not understand what the gov is saying. Dumb dumb only listen to lies that take the gov words out of context. Dumb dumb also love listening to populist speech.

[@ShueFig]

even minister also know about andrew tate hahhaah

[@kyouichilogpose8059]

🥺

[@BeachBoi1000]

I also don’t believe all schools are good schools.

[@KingfisherSG]

All schools are good. Some are better.

[@BeachBoi1000]

@@KingfisherSG lol… 😂 All are equal! Some are more equal than the others.

[@squalolo]

yooo

[@cjwa429]

First

[@NoName-qh8rv]

Pui....

[@ladawt]

Hosts excess laughing weakening the show.

[@sghound]

cotton. sheep.

[@cresmarc820]

What’s this

[@xxDxxism]

a video?

[@MasterLeong888]