Institute of Mental Health
Went to the Institue of Mental Health third time to visit someone today. The place is also widely known as the 'Hougang chalet' or 'Woodbridge Hospital'. People make fun of that place. People shun away from that place. People thought there are only mad people inside. But how wrong they are.
The place is quiet. It makes one feel calm and peaceful. You can see people jogging along the road, but they are far from crazy. There are no commercial chain outlets here. There are no fanciful people here. Everything is plain and simple, yet comforting.
The patients stay at a common place the whole day, returning to their bed only when it's time to sleep. They can watch tv, chit-chat, walk around the area, or simply just stare into space.
There is a small corner in the common area for visitors. There is no time limit for visiting, as long as it is not pass the visiting hours. We can bring anything, as long it is not sharp object.
Some of the patient there look perfectly normal. Especially when you see them interacting with their family memebers, who are visiting. Some of them looked kind of scary, like they have some evil thoughts in their mind, but they are harmless. Some looked like they are in a daze all the time. Some are the real mentally unsound people, who can't stop making noise, disturbing others, creating a scene.
Looking at them, I wonder what causes them to be in there. Some of them look so young, just a few years older than me. It's good to see that their family did not abandon them or stay away from them. But how many people out there can really accept someone, who's been certified as mentally unsound at a time of their life? People still have this misconception about that place.
Sometimes we are the one, who directly or indirectly, causes them to end up there. The pressure, the hatred etc. If we did not agitate them, will they end up this way? If we show more concern to them, will they feel better?
Luckily there are some great people around, who really deserve our highest respect. The nurses. They are real amazing! Although they have to face some stubborn patient who doesn't listen to them, they always manage to keep a cheerful attitude. These are the real professionals. Salute them!
Remeber to show more love and care to the people around you. You never know what a simple "Hello" or "How's your day?" can change the mood of the people. Not forgeting the priceless gift, A Smile. It's a simple gesture, but it means a lot.
The place is quiet. It makes one feel calm and peaceful. You can see people jogging along the road, but they are far from crazy. There are no commercial chain outlets here. There are no fanciful people here. Everything is plain and simple, yet comforting.
The patients stay at a common place the whole day, returning to their bed only when it's time to sleep. They can watch tv, chit-chat, walk around the area, or simply just stare into space.
There is a small corner in the common area for visitors. There is no time limit for visiting, as long as it is not pass the visiting hours. We can bring anything, as long it is not sharp object.
Some of the patient there look perfectly normal. Especially when you see them interacting with their family memebers, who are visiting. Some of them looked kind of scary, like they have some evil thoughts in their mind, but they are harmless. Some looked like they are in a daze all the time. Some are the real mentally unsound people, who can't stop making noise, disturbing others, creating a scene.
Looking at them, I wonder what causes them to be in there. Some of them look so young, just a few years older than me. It's good to see that their family did not abandon them or stay away from them. But how many people out there can really accept someone, who's been certified as mentally unsound at a time of their life? People still have this misconception about that place.
Sometimes we are the one, who directly or indirectly, causes them to end up there. The pressure, the hatred etc. If we did not agitate them, will they end up this way? If we show more concern to them, will they feel better?
Luckily there are some great people around, who really deserve our highest respect. The nurses. They are real amazing! Although they have to face some stubborn patient who doesn't listen to them, they always manage to keep a cheerful attitude. These are the real professionals. Salute them!
Remeber to show more love and care to the people around you. You never know what a simple "Hello" or "How's your day?" can change the mood of the people. Not forgeting the priceless gift, A Smile. It's a simple gesture, but it means a lot.
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