Media features & expert commentary.
SAFEteam™ and our parent practice Olive Branch Psychology have contributed professional counselling and governance perspectives to Singapore media on mental health, youth wellbeing, parenting, emotional regulation, relationships, family support and suicide prevention awareness.
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Topics & areas of expertise.
Our commentary is grounded in clinical practice and organisational work — spanning the workplace, the family and the wider community.
Youth mental health & literacy
From mental-health labels to help-seeking behaviour, our clinicians contribute counselling perspectives on how young people in Singapore understand and talk about their wellbeing.
Suicide prevention & emotional safety
Commentary supporting public awareness of suicide prevention — from World Suicide Prevention Day coverage to the unique pressures faced by older adults.
Parenting, family & child development
Practical, family-focused perspectives on parenting choices, family rhythms and supporting children at different developmental stages.
Postnatal depression & maternal mental health
Expert commentary on postnatal depression, maternal isolation and how families and partners in Singapore can recognise the early signs and offer support.
Divorce, co-parenting & relationship support
Guidance for parents navigating separation and divorce — protecting children's emotional wellbeing while supporting adults through difficult transitions.
Phobias, anxiety & VR therapy
Featured commentary on the use of virtual reality therapy for phobias and anxiety — a modern, evidence-informed approach to exposure work in Singapore.
Emotional wellness & mental-health trends
Perspectives on emerging wellness trends — from scent therapy and ice baths to pandemic-era pressures — focused on what genuinely supports long-term emotional health.
Selected media features.
18 features
The Big Read: Mental health no longer dirty words — but are some youths adopting labels too loosely?
A deep-dive into how growing mental-health awareness among Singapore's youth is reshaping conversation — and where the line sits between healthy self-understanding and over-identifying with clinical labels.
Read featureThe Big Read: Greater mental-health literacy among youths
Companion feature exploring the gap between awareness and literacy — what young people in Singapore actually need to recognise distress in themselves and their friends, and how to seek help early.
Read featureYouths and World Mental Health Day: labels, depression, anxiety
Channel News Asia coverage marking World Mental Health Day, with counselling perspectives on how youth use mental-health labels and what genuine support looks like in everyday life.
Read featureGen Zen: youth mental-health support in Singapore
Part of TODAY's Gen Zen series exploring the mental-health landscape for young Singaporeans — and the everyday support structures that help, from peer networks to professional counselling.
Read featureWorld Suicide Prevention Day: battling mental health
Feature marking World Suicide Prevention Day with reflections on the systemic and personal pressures behind suicidal distress, and the importance of accessible, compassionate help.
Read featureElderly suicides in Singapore: root causes
An exploration of the unique loneliness, loss and identity shifts older Singaporeans face — and what families and communities can do to recognise warning signs and offer meaningful support.
Read featureEat, play, shop: family fun in Singapore
Family lifestyle round-up featuring practical perspectives on the rhythms that support healthy family life — from shared meals to play-based connection that strengthens parent-child bonds.
Read featureAdulting 101: I didn't want children — I now have two
A candid TODAY column exploring shifting attitudes toward parenthood, the emotional terrain of changing one's mind, and the counselling perspectives that help adults navigate this transition.
Read featureFeeling unwanted and invisible: postnatal depression on the rise in Singapore
Straits Times feature on the growing recognition of postnatal depression, the loneliness many mothers describe, and how families and partners can become a source of early, practical support.
Read featurePostpartum depression 101: beyond the baby blues
Educational piece distinguishing baby blues from postpartum depression, with counselling perspectives on what mothers, partners and friends can watch for and how to seek help early.
Read featureWebinar: navigating your emotions in a divorce — parents and children
A webinar collaboration with Honeycombers offering parents practical guidance on managing their own emotions during divorce while protecting children's emotional wellbeing.
WatchCounselling perspectives on separation, divorce and family wellbeing
A podcast conversation with The Legal Eagle Podcast exploring how counselling supports families through separation and divorce — and what helps adults and children adjust over time.
ListenDaily Cuts: VR therapy for phobias
CNA Daily Cuts segment on how virtual reality therapy is being used to support people with phobias in Singapore — a modern, evidence-informed approach to exposure work.
ListenVirtual reality therapy for cockroach phobia
CNA Lifestyle feature on the use of VR for specific phobias such as cockroach fear — illustrating how immersive, gradual exposure can shift long-standing avoidance patterns.
Read featureGen Zen: can virtual reality therapy help phobias and mental health?
Part of TODAY's Gen Zen series, a feature on whether VR therapy can meaningfully support people living with phobias and broader mental-health concerns in Singapore.
Read featureSniffing out the truth: does scent therapy really have health benefits?
Straits Times Life feature examining the wellness claims around scent therapy — and what genuinely supports emotional regulation versus what's mostly marketing.
Read featureGen Zen: ice baths, mental health and wellness
Part of TODAY's Gen Zen series exploring the rise of ice baths and other wellness trends — and where they sit alongside evidence-based approaches to mental health in Singapore.
Read featureMore needed help during pandemic, say mental-health experts
Straits Times feature with mental-health experts on how the pandemic increased demand for counselling support in Singapore — and the lasting shifts in how people seek help.
Read feature"Public education is part of governance. The same conversations that protect families also protect workplaces — when leaders learn to recognise distress early, organisations become safer."
SAFEteam™ · Olive Branch Psychology
Frequently asked questions.
Has the SAFEteam™ team been featured in local media?
Yes. SAFEteam™ operates under Olive Branch Psychology Pte Ltd, whose founder Sam Roberts has been featured across leading Singapore media including CNA, TODAY, The Straits Times, SingaporeMotherhood, SilverStreak, Honeycombers, Observatory.sg and the Legal Eagle Podcast.
What topics do we provide expert commentary on?
We contribute professional commentary on workplace psychological safety, governance and fairness, counselling, youth mental health, parenting, postnatal depression, divorce and co-parenting, phobias and VR therapy, suicide prevention awareness, and broader emotional wellbeing trends.
Can media outlets contact us for professional commentary?
Yes. We are available to local and international media for commentary on workplace psychological safety, the Workplace Fairness Act, leadership, counselling, mental health and family wellbeing in Singapore. Email admin@safeteam.global.
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We contribute clinical and governance perspectives to Singapore and international media on workplace psychological safety, fairness, leadership and the human side of organisations.