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Joyce Teo

Senior Health Correspondent

Joyce is senior health correspondent at The Straits Times. She has been on the health beat for more than a decade, covering everything from mental health and population health to health policies and palliative care. She is also host of the ST Health Check podcast. Having written extensively about mental health, she believes that talking openly about it can help reduce stigma. She is a member of Singapore’s Bioethics Advisory Committee and a fellow of the Temasek Foundation-IPS Asia Journalism Fellowship. 

Latest articles

NTU, NHG Health launch work-study programme to boost number of clinical psychologists in S’pore

The three-year programme will start in August 2026, with its first batch of students expected to graduate in 2029.

Medical cost inflation in Singapore set to hit record 16.9%; insurers’ body urges collective action

For a start, all seven Integrated Shield Plan (IP) insurers have to launch new riders by April 1 to meet the Ministry of Health’s new requirements.

NKF steps up push for home-based peritoneal dialysis amid rising kidney failure cases

Supported by a $3 million gift from the estate of Khoo Teck Puat, the programme aims to support 300 patients in adopting this form of treatment. 

Over 630 GPs in Singapore now part of scheme that empowers them to treat mental health

Most of the participating GPs are from clinics under preventive health initiative Healthier SG, which supports primary care doctors with guidance for patient care and information on community resources.

Alexandra Hospital transforms Parkinson’s care with bi-monthly clinic-cafe

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Dr Venugopalan Menon Preetha, Parkinson's Cafe@AH Lead Consultant, Geriatric Medicine, Alexandra Hospital working with patients at Parkinson's Cafe@AH on March 18, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

S’pore study links positive maternal well-being to stronger cognitive abilities in pre-school children

Mothers with a positive sense of mental well-being tend to adopt healthier parenting styles, a study has found.

870 psychologists enrol in professional body as Singapore plans mandatory registration

Only psychologists who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in applied psychology, with a recognised area of specialisation, are eligible for registration.

Singapore revises healthcare AI guidelines, attains WHO top rating for medical device regulation

These AI guidelines enables HSA to contribute to advancing global healthcare while keeping healthcare safe and effective.

Is your psychologist actually qualified? How can you tell?

Clearing the air on what different types of psychologists do.

HSA to review regulatory framework for complementary health products

The Health Sciences Authority is reviewing its regulatory framework and anticipates finalising the regulations by mid-2028.