How does mental well-being change as we age?
In honour of World Mental Health Day, GRAZIA Singapore partnered with Wanderlust + Co, Lab Studios, Skin Inc., and Motherswork for an intimate panel discussion on mental well-being across the decades—30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s.
The conversation, moderated by GRAZIA Singapore’s Editor-in-Chief Pakkee Tan, featured founders Jenn Low of Wanderlust + Co, Jasmine Chong of Lab Studios, Sabrina Tan of Skin Inc, and Sharon Wong of Motherswork, who shared personal and professional insights on redefining well-being and mental resilience.
“We wanted to explore aspects of mental health often overlooked in our hectic lives,” says Pakkee. “We rarely take a moment to pause and reflect, so this discussion aimed to provide that space. We also wanted to examine how mental health evolves at different ages, bringing together a remarkable panel to shed light on mental well-being across generations.”
Low emphasised the importance of self-trust in a world that constantly tells us to seek more. “What if you found that the answer was within you all along? Everyone is dealing with something, but society often tells us we’re not enough, leaving us feeling lost. In a world that works to harden your heart, remember to sharpen your mind—but keep it soft.”
Tan stressed the importance of regularly reassessing one’s resilience. “You aren’t the same person you were ten years ago. What mattered then may not matter now. When you’re feeling low, just sit with it—that’s how healing happens. Pushing yourself to move on too quickly can hinder the process.”
For Wong, mental health is a lifelong journey: “It’s about finding harmony between emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Maybe it’s because I’ve lived a few decades more than others here, but I see mental health as an ongoing process. It’s more talked about now, but it’s always been a part of life.”
Chong shared a fresh perspective on emotional healing, likening it to physical recovery. “Sometimes it’s okay not to talk about emotional wounds or pick at them constantly. If it’s a scab, let it heal at its own pace, and be comfortable with the discomfort.”
The panel’s candid reflections on healing, embracing discomfort, and navigating loss served as a powerful reminder of the critical role community, self-care, and vulnerability play in our fast-paced world.
Explore more pictures from the event, below.
PHOTOGRAPHY NOWO KASTURI
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