I cover health news for The Straits Times. I have been on the health beat for more than a decade, and have reported on various health topics, from general public health to rare diseases to mental health. I am also the podcast host for the ST Health Check podcast, which aims to help listeners be better informed about their health and lifestyle choices as well as help them make sense of the latest medical news. I was previously with the business section of the paper.

When it comes to mental health, I am interested in doing my part to help demystify and destigmatize it so that more people can get the help that they need in order to lead healthier lives.

Mental health is also a priority for the health team at The Straits Times, as we are running a Mental Health Series that will feature a package of mental health stories on print, online and video every month for a year from October.