SIP Mental Health - Anxiety by Ruthra vaithesh https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark How might we raise awareness and help polytechnic students with anxiety en-us 2021-05-17 14:42:51 UTC 2025-11-03 22:29:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1594718178980-b78e82026489?ixid=Mnw3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8Mnx8QW54aWV0eXxlbnwwfHx8fDE2MjE0Nzc3MTE&ixlib=rb-1.2.1 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN limjl6920 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533817736 - Charlize18 years old. currently in year 2 studying in SP DBKF, loves watching and fighting MMA.
- In the MMA, not in the fight team and BP mentoring (EXCO).
- Loves to eat a lot of mala, mookata and hotpot, usually does it with family and friends.
- Likes watching movies 
 
]]> 2021-05-18 02:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533817736 INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533819046 -shermaine,18, studying ecde in np, y1.
-been dancing since the age of 4, was in and out of competitive teams 
-a homebody, spends more time at home than anywhere else. is relatively close to her family members.

xr]]> 2021-05-18 02:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533819046 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533837185 -going to sch,taking naps, gg thru tut and slides.
-hobbies are dancing from time to time to release
stress. Been dancing since young.
-social life in school: doesn’t mingle around, kept in a
close circle of friends. Still trying to transition from
secondary school to tertiary education which is
stressful sometimes
]]> 2021-05-18 02:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533837185 INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU limjl6920 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533855176 - wakeup at 9am, go to school usually end class at 4/5pm 
- due to HBL, will spend time with family or time alone doing her own things such as studying or using phone apps like Tik Tok, Nettflix or YouTube. 
- half introverted and half extroverted but prefers to go home after school instead of socialising with people]]> 2021-05-18 02:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533855176 INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533873520 - Erica,19 years old, Female,
- Currently in Year 2 from SP Event Management (AB)
-  I’m an ambivert 
-  i like to bake, cook and eat food. 
- i like movies (horror/gory) 
- I enjoy listening to people talking ]]> 2021-05-18 02:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533873520 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN limjl6920 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533887767 - Stress or fear which anyone will experience in certain points of their life when they are going thru hard times and seasons where they struggle
- Anxiety can take a toll on someone's life because of it can affect their own mental health 
- many people would be afraid to share because of personal reasons or trust issues ]]> 2021-05-18 02:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1533887767 INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542131078 -  Sleeping issues and insomnia 
-  1-3am i’ll eat breakfast 
-  go back to sleep 
- i’ll wake up latest by 530am 
- eat again 
-  i’ll to prepare for sch 
-  cook my lunch 
-  my dad brings me to sch 
-  i’ll rest and shower once at home. 
- i’ll eat dinner at 530 
-  i’ll be in my room prep for sch tmr
- scrolling thru social media.
-  i’ll sleep around 9pm-9.45pm

]]> 2021-05-20 02:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542131078 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542141437
  • Micromanagement. When people in her group work micromanages and tries to control every part her work when working on a project 
  • Irresponsible people. Everyone can make mistakes but when people push the blame around and make it seem like they have no mistakes. 

    • ]]>     2021-05-20 02:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542141437     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542141765 -know it alls. when one thinks they know everything and acts almighty.
    -compulsive liars
    --chewing with their mouths open. isn't it table manners to close your mouth when you have food in it?]]>     2021-05-20 02:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542141765     INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542142020 - people who eat too slow. 
    - people who try too hard. 
    - people who betrays. 
    - people who discriminate 
    - people who are short tempered and insensitive     ]]>     2021-05-20 02:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542142020     INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542145871 C: Become a millionaire by 25 and a multi-millionaire by 35. 
    B: ohhh so when you make a million will I get a treat? *laughs* ok kidding but what made you feel the need actually earn so much money?  
    C: I feel need to do well in life so I can enjoy what I worked hard for so that I can also family and to do well in life. I also feel its mainly due to societal pressure, living in SG=must do well which is a very harsh reality, but Singapore is a very small nation and we need to be competitive in order to survive  
    ]]>     2021-05-20 02:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542145871     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542146159 -i really would wanna be a psychologist. it is a career hard to seek in singapore, and often times you need to be abroad to study about it, but i do home my circumstances will eventually lead me to that point of my life.
    -still be with friends that i cherish a lot. my friends are really important to me, and i do wish that we stay together for a long time. ]]>     2021-05-20 02:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542146159     INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542146454 -  we can die anytime, which is 
    -  I hope for to happen soon
    -  I don’t want to face reality  
    - Till than I will  live it to the fullest 
    -  take good care of my parents and puppy
    - being the eldest in the family 
    - a decent human being. 
    - i want do something which i enjoy doing and be happy, 
    -  try many different types of food and desserts 
    -  donate to the animal charities 
    - help the animals    ]]>     2021-05-20 02:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542146454     INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542159338
  • Family -> pillars of support, provider or finance, love, care and motivate 
  • Friends -> support and look after you when you’re outside  

    • ]]>     2021-05-20 02:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542159338     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542159933 - Family members and friends]]> 2021-05-20 02:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542159933 INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542160392 the people around me. my grandparents, parents , sister and friends . ]]> 2021-05-20 02:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542160392 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542163064
  • Prospects about the future (link to question 4&5), like I said in the previous questions I think its very crucial  
  • Other than that, money, family and friends, my Religion (Christianity) 

    • ]]>     2021-05-20 02:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542163064     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542163382 Having a high GPA because it will allow for more opportunities such as going into universities or receiving scholarships. However this is also another variable that can affect a students mental health]]> 2021-05-20 02:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542163382 INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542163668 other people’s wise and inspiring words.]]> 2021-05-20 02:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542163668 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542165239 C: for now, I would say its HBL, I really struggle with being alone because my house is really a mess and my parents actually have the tendency to drink and like my dad when he gets drunk can become a very different person. 
    B: thanks for sharing! But do you mind sharing a little in depth on what your parents will do?  
    C: my dad will start beating my mum or sometimes me and my brother. It will make me more stress on top of studying stress from not understanding my work. 
    B: thanks for sharing. I understand it’s not easy but keep fighting. 
    ]]>     2021-05-20 02:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542165239     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542165706 Having the need to be social is one of the common triggers of my anxiety in which I get overly
    anxious about what people think of me, how would I portray myself as in front of people etc. another common trigger is when I am aware of the number of
    responsibilities, I have to tend to
    ]]>     2021-05-20 02:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542165706     INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542166031 Passing high credit modules as it always tends to be very heavy and I take a long time to understand. 
    i also experience exam stress & social anxiety thats a biggest challenge too!    ]]>     2021-05-20 02:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542166031     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542169750 -anxiety is a term casually used by many. theres big difference between being anxious and having anxiety that most people are unaware of.
    -it is difficult to convey the mental and physical pain one goes through when having anxiety attacks
    -is frustrated with how easily the term is anxiety is used by everyone as they often do not understand what if feels like to go through it.]]>     2021-05-20 02:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542169750     INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542170305 - Definitely have experienced it before many times in my life. 
    - Even though I look strong at times I feel I breakdown too. 
    -  I usually do not share this with anyone except my puppy
     - i feel anxiety is a mental illness 
    - no one should go through 
    -  anxiety attacks on people from mild-very severe attacks 
     - thoughts inside their heads. 
    - going against their own thoughts 
    - caused by overthinking a lot     ]]>     2021-05-20 02:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542170305     INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542172426
  • Having personal time and rest time to combat stress and tiredness 
  • Exercise  
  • Spend time with friends on zoom  
  • Eat regularly 

    • ]]>     2021-05-20 02:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542172426     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542172739 -imo, help is very subjective
    -feels like its more of the small things that others does that helps.
    eg; if you are aware that your friend has anxiety, not treating them differently and sending a text from time to time to check up on them really makes their day.
    -people with anxiety are still the same as the rest who dont. simply being there for them is already something very significant and helpful .]]>     2021-05-20 02:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542172739     INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542173035 - Definitely no cure nor completely avoid it but we can perhaps reduce the amount of anxiety we are and do things which calms it down and trigger it lesser. ]]> 2021-05-20 02:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542173035 INTERVIEW 1 - BRYAN vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542181277 C: Peer Counselling/school counsellors and PTN. 
    B: Do you share with any of these people the information about your struggles? 
    C: I feel that insufficient help, need more support systems. I personally don’t like to share these things but if friends ask I will be willing to share because I think they understand me more and what I’m going through. 
    ]]>     2021-05-20 02:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542181277     INTERVIEW 2 - XIN RU vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542181771 -most students won't really reach out to the councilors in the school rather they will talk to their family members or close friends.]]> 2021-05-20 02:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542181771 INTERVIEW 3 - RUTHRA vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542182174 - i think school plays a part in causing anxiety among students definitely. 
    - i can tell the school has thought about helping students with anxiety as they have councilors for students to go to if they ever need to seek help or need someone to talk to about their anxiety. 
    - That being said I don’t feel students will reach out.     ]]>     2021-05-20 02:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542182174     vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542187133 EG. WHY CHICKEN HAVE WINGS? ]]> 2021-05-20 02:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542187133 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542198335 -Michaela, 18 years old
    -Was from business transferred to MAD.
    -Drawing, watching anime, Learning new instruments. 
    -Likes spicy food, sweet stuff-chocolate 
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542198335     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542198578 2021-05-20 03:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542198578 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199321 -Bad sleep schedule 
    -Sleeps during lessons 
    -Procrastinates 
    -Lots of naps 
    -Some stress from school
    -can’t form new bonds
    -considers themselves introvert 
    -a bit lost dun know about future
    -Anxiety (more mild than before)
    -social life
    -hyperventilated once
    -anxious of crowded places
    -got a bit better
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199321     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199578 2021-05-20 03:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199578 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199749 -perfectionist (everything must be perfect)
    -don’t like mess (painting gets messy)
    -doesn’t like clean-up
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199749     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199951 2021-05-20 03:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542199951 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542200174 -fashion 
    -cafe (more of a random dream)
    -wanna be own boss
    -webtoons (free of stress ish)
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542200174     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542200343 2021-05-20 03:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542200343 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542201832 -money (happiness)
    -family (trusts her to make own decisions)
    -friends (meet good people)
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542201832     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542202087 2021-05-20 03:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542202087 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542202557 -doesn’t feel much
    -thinks its normal (how heavy and light)
    -depends on the person experiencing it 
    -we need anxiety can’t discard
    -too much is too much
    -sec4 to early poly bad anxiety 
    -environment changes
    -happens based on surroundings
    -feels its natural 
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542202557     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542202790 2021-05-20 03:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542202790 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542203208 -looking at successful people
    -social media (seeing things that she likes motivates her)
    -seeing her idols  (motivation/distrction)
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542203208     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542203504 2021-05-20 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542203504 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204084 -When she fractured her bones (difficult for herself and everyone else)
    -most recent (leaving business) (likes business but not studying it) 
    -being with miss T. (One of the reasons she got social anxiety) 
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204084     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204277 2021-05-20 03:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204277 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204835 -therapy is good
    -place to vent out stuff is good
    -can’t think of something else to improve it 
    -takes very long to solve
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204835     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204957 2021-05-20 03:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542204957 INTERVIEW 4 - Kai vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542205595 -doesn’t feel like the emails are effective
    -makes people reach out on their own
    -some people need to be convinced
    ]]>     2021-05-20 03:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542205595     INTERVIEW 5 vaithesh9905 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542205747 2021-05-20 03:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1542205747 https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1550114839 egg first or chicken first]]> 2021-05-22 14:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vaithesh9905/kh438r386zbnbark/wish/1550114839