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unusual facts about Institute of Mental Health


Mental health in Singapore during the colonial period

Right up to that point, care for the mentally ill was the responsibility of a few expatriate nurses and health attendants who lacked training in nursing (Institute of Mental Health 2003, p. 16).



see also

André Tylee

He is also chair of the primary care program of the National Institute of Mental Health in the UK and holds an honorary chair in the Department of General Practice at Monash University.

Mental Health Act

The National Mental Health Act of 1946, which called for the establishment of a National Institute of Mental Health

The Infinite Mind

The program was hosted by Frederick K. Goodwin, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, and later by best selling author Peter D. Kramer (Goodwin served as guest host on various shows during this time).