Where

Science Meets

Community

Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre is a research centre dedicated to advancing non-drug, evidence-approaches for mental well-being.

Our research takes a life-course approach — from prenatal development through to late age — examining the conditions that build cognitive strength, emotional resilience, and protection against dementia. Translational by design, our findings become programmes and interventions that reach youth, older adults, and the caregivers who support them.

Our Core Areas

Advancing mental resilience through research, outreach, education, and policy to improve mental health across all ages.

Research

01

Non-drug, evidence-based approaches to mental well-being across the life course.

OUTREACH

02

Community programmes that bring mental health support to where people live and gather.

EDUCATION

03

Training the next generation of mental health professionals to serve Singapore's diverse communities.

POLICY MAKING

04

Partnering with government and organisations to influence national mental health strategies.

LATEST FROM THE BLOG

Mind Science Blog

Explore Insights, Research, and Perspectives from Our Mind Science Blog

Featured ArticleNews

Ten Years of Mind Science: Looking Back, Looking Forward

On Friday, 31 July 2026, the Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre marked its tenth anniversary with a convening at the University Cultural Centre, NUS.
Well-being & Lifestyle

Why Nagging Your Parents to Eat Better Doesn’t Work — But This Does

Why doesn’t “eat healthier” ever stick? Two NUS studies suggest the problem is the dose, not the person. Regular dietary counselling worked better than one-off advice, and gentler cooking may play a part. Here’s what that means for you and the older people you love.
Centre Stories

10 Years of Research

This is the bibliography of the research behind Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre (MSC)’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition panel. Below the full citation for anyone who wants to read the original.
Well-being & Lifestyle

Mindfulness for Healthy Mind at Every Age​

Mindfulness practices can help us manage stress, reduce anxiety, and stay present—and may also offer long-term cognitive benefits, such as slowing the onset of dementia and supporting overall brain health.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mind Science Centre
Journal Club

For anyone fascinated by psychology and mental health research — join our monthly journal club to explore how studies are designed, conducted, and why they matter.

  • 6 Nov 2026 (Fri)
  • 12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
  • ZOOM

Register

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event 2

Mosts leading experts to share the latest
advancements in mental health and neuroscience, fostering knowledge exchange and inspirations.

  • 22 Oct 2025 (Wed)
  • 12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
  • Bukit Timah Campus

Register

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event 3

Mosts leading experts to share the latest
advancements in mental health and neuroscience, fostering knowledge exchange and inspirations.

  • 22 Oct 2025 (Wed)
  • 12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
  • Bukit Timah Campus

Register

KEY INITIATIVES

Where Research
Becomes Reality

Empowering healthier minds through research.

Age Well Everyday (AWE)

A community programme helping older adults stay mentally sharp and live meaningfully.

D.S. Lee Foundation Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab)

Where art, science, and contemplation converge to explore mental health in new ways.

Dementia Asia

Dementia is one of the most feared diagnoses — yet knowledge about prevention, early detection, and care remains limited. Many families only seek information after a crisis, when options are fewer and stress is higher.

From Our Director

“Mental resilience is not built in isolation. It’s cultivated in communities, sustained through science, and strengthened when we bring the two together.”

— Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey, Director​

Meet Our Team
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