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Daily Cuts - S1E1: Cry for help: A young girl’s journey to mental wellness

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The following podcast contains sensitive material. Listener discretion is advised. If you need someone to talk to or if you know anyone in need of a listening ear, call the Samaritans of Singapore at 1800 221 4444. 

As part of CNA’s special Mental Wellness series to mark World Mental Health Day, CNA938’s Singapore Today spoke to Lina (not her real name), a teenage girl who despite being a brilliant and successful student, struggles with mental health issues, including attempting suicide. 

Find out how her mother gave up her successful career to support her only daughter, while an expert from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health explains some tell-tale signs to watch for in people with suicidal tendencies, and what we can do to help them.

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Daily Cuts - S1E376: How can we play our part in managing dengue?

Dengue is endemic to Singapore and has been a public health threat since the 1960s. Globally, over 40,000 deaths are reported annually, many of whom are children. The 7th Singapore International Dengue Workshop is taking place with leaders from the World Health Organisation and partners here to take part in lectures and sharing sessions. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Associate Professor Ng Lee Ching, Group Director of the Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - S1E375: What's the attraction in tourism?

Pack your bags, we're going on a vacation! First up on the to-do list: attractions to visit. What makes them unique and simply irresistible for your next trip? CNA's Stanley Leong unpacks this with June Ko, Executive Director and Vice President of IAAPA Asia Pacific operations

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Daily Cuts - S1E374: Financial management 101 for the busy bees!

When you lead a bee-zy life, it might be hard to keep track of where your money goes. It is now time for you to get all the sweet tips on managing your money, insurance and investment. CNA's Stanley Leong speaks with Cherie Wang, Co-Founder of Planner Bee - a personal mobile financial advisor to manage money, insurance and investment.

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Daily Cuts - S1E373: Building your e-commerce business right

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with Chris Lim, Co-Founder of Sterra, about how local entrepreneurs could best establish their e-commerce businesses and properly spot gaps within this market.

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Daily Cuts - S1E372: How visceral fat could impact one's mind

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with the NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine's Dr Theresia Mina and Dr Jimmy Lee about their study that has found Asians with excess visceral fat may have a poorer ability to think, learn and remember.

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