Now in NS, I am diagnosed with adjustment disorder and seeking treatment at IMH.
How does it affect my NS vocation?
Do I need to get a IMH specialist memo to submit to the MO at medical centre for PES review, and also to see SAF Psychiatrist again?
If so, hence then some time later do I need to consult 3 medical professionals - MO, SAF Psychiatrist and IMH Psychiatrist?
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By the way, after I ORD, when I look for jobs, should/ must I declare honestly/ truthfully to my potential employers in their job application forms?
Even if I passed the job interviews, should/ must I declare honestly/ truthfully to the company doctor when I go for their pre-employment checkup?
Also, for company group insurance coverage, should/ must I declare?
How?
Being psychologically prepared is all about knowing what to expect and being prepared for it.
To be better prepared, you can participate in Total Defence activities and Open Houses organised by the SAF/SPF/SCDF.
Perhaps you should also talk to your family members and friends who have lived the NS experience. The more you discuss with others, the more comfortable and mentally prepared you’ll become.
Because NS life is different from civilian life before enlistment, there are many adjustments you need to make.
A good way to cope is to get support from your buddy and fellow recruits. They are going through the same tough training as you, so talking to one another will help relieve some tension.
In most evenings during your leisure time, you’ll also have some time to call your family or loved ones to talk. They can give you emotional support during NS.
You can have a one-on-one interview sessions with your officer to highlight any problems you may have. If you have a personal or family problem that need to be addressed, do let the officer know—he may be able to give you some advice or time off to settle your problems.
Life in NS revolves around structure, routine and discipline. This helps us stay united as a uniformed organisation as well as imparts the rigours necessary to protect our nation and citizens.
This does not mean there is just work and no play. In fact, after a few weeks in NS and you’ll find new friends and new reasons to smile!
As a soldier, one of the biggest adjustments you’ll have to make quickly is in regimentation and discipline.
Being in a uniformed organisation, you’ll have to obey orders from your superiors. Thus some of you may feel a sudden lack of freedom to do what you want and you may find yourself having difficulties accepting authority initially.
Regimentation and discipline build strong character and toughness, so that you’ll be tough enough to handle difficult combat, crime-fighting or rescue situations without giving up or breaking down.
When you first enlist into NS, you may have concerns of being in a new territory, with new faces and new things to do. But don’t let this get to you. Just remember the saying that “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going”.
Following are some tips on what you can do to prepare yourself psychologically:
You can also speak to your friends or family members who have been through NS. Ask them to share their stories. The sharing will help you reduce some of your fears, uncertainties and doubts.
During NS you’ll be living with different people.
Because these people come from different backgrounds, they may not think like you do or react to situations like you would. Instead of trying to select your type of people, you should cherish the diversity. This is a chance for you to learn more about your fellow mates and their cultures.
You’ll find that you have many opportunities to absorb the different cultures—during training, eating, chatting or just seeing and listening. Take these opportunities and learn from people around you, you’ll have a much better appreciation of Singapore’s cultural diversity.
To be covered under any employer's employment group insurance, a typical job application form will have a 'Declaration' section at the end of the form just before your signature, which usually read,
"Have you been or are you suffering from any medical condition/ disease/ illness/ major medical condition/ mental disorder or physical impairment?"
"Yes/ No"
"If your answer to any of the above is yes, please give details in the space provided."
I declare that all information given herein are true and correct. I understand that a misrepresentation or omission of facts will be sufficient cause for cancellation of consideration for employment or dismissal from the Company’s service if I have been employed.
(Signature)
(Date)
Adjustment disorder is a temporary event. Like flu and fever, you dont have to declar it after two years.
Sometimes mentoring and counselling works then it is ok.
When you see the IMH doctor get him to write a memo and pass it to the SAF MO later.
Ironically, this adjustment disorder will be miraculously cured on ORD day when you take back your NRIC...
God bless you...
MOH to launch two new community-based mental health initiatives
Posted: 12 November 2012 1930 hrs
Minister of State for Health Dr Amy Khor announced in Parliament
on Monday two new community-based mental health initiatives designed to
improve Singaporeans' access to mental healthcare.
"We are developing Assessment and Shared Care Teams (ASCAT), which are
specialist-led mental health teams based in the community, in order to
improve access to mental health care. We are also developing Community
Mental Health Intervention Teams (COMIT) to provide improved access to
counselling and psychotherapy services in the community," said Dr Khor.
Dr Khor also said that the Institute of Mental Health's (IMH) occupancy
rate for the past three years averaged at about 80 per cent and that the
hospital has sufficient capacity for new patients.
There are currently about 2,000 beds across public hospitals in
Singapore dedicated to mental health patients, with the majority in IMH.
Responding to queries from Member of Parliament Mr Hri Kumar Nair on the
criteria for admitting patients to IMH, Dr. Khor said those with
conditions such as schizophrenia and depression may be admitted for
closer monitoring.
Originally posted by troublemaker2005:can cum back 1 this typoe of problem. like go backICT that time the problem cum back then see MO again.
better don't... better not...
do you know that there is a list called ICT performance appraisal where the unit can put whether you pass/ fail ICT...?
if you passed, the ICT is counted.
if you failed, the ICT is not counted.
then you will need to come back again for Make-up Training (MUT) to replace.
Originally posted by Rednano:
better don't... better not...
do you know that there is a list called ICT performance appraisal where the unit can put whether you pass/ fail ICT...?
if you passed, the ICT is counted.if you failed, the ICT is not counted.
then you will need to come back again for Make-up Training (MUT) to replace.
this type of people don;t care 1. they only lookat the issue on the skin, solve problem on the surface, like bossess and 'highfkyers' promote only cultivate themselves, but never solve the main problem. always nevertheless, at the end of the day, will do, double edged sword, noted, noted with thnaks, cannot be why, today is s good day, lah allthose KNNBCCB copycat words
You may opt to consult a private psychiatrist.
In addition,
NS have counselling hotlines for
you to call if need arises.
The counsellors are experienced professionals.
You can call them at the following counselling hotlines: