APBAM Conference

30/10/2026

27/10/2026

How does addiction change the brain, and more importantly, how do we heal it? 🧠✨

Looking back at one of our most anticipated sessions from earlier this September.

Led by Dr Munidasa Winslow, our expert panel - Dr Anna Lembke, Dr Terry Spokes, Dr Serenella Tolomeo, Dr Sharad Haridas, and Dr Huiqiong (Joan) Deng, the panel shared powerful insights into the neurocognitive impacts of addiction. 🔥🔥🔥

They discussed the real-world challenges and opportunities of bringing neuroscience out of the research lab and into everyday treatment plans.

👉 A major takeaway from the session was that recovery is not just about stopping a habit; it is about actively repairing the brain's cognitive pathways through dedicated neurorehabilitative approaches.

Make sure to follow our page to catch more reflections from the conference and stay updated on our future programmes.

26/10/2026

Healing from trauma and addiction requires more than just managing symptoms; it requires a deep, integrated approach that addresses both the mind and the body. 🌿✨

We are deeply honored that the Asia Pacific Behavioural and Addictions Medicine Conference (APBAM) 2026 is supported by .

Their backing of our conference earlier this September highlights a crucial, shared mission: to provide compassionate, holistic care that helps individuals move past their trauma and build lasting resilience. 💙

Thank you to LivingFree for supporting us in our mission to elevate behavioural healthcare in the Asia Pacific region! 🌏

24/10/2026

There is a beautiful story behind every brushstroke of the gifts presented to our APBAM 2026 keynote speakers. 🎨✨

In September, Dr Munidasa Winslow had the honour of presenting Dr Anna Lembke, Dr Robert Rhoton, and Distinguished Professor James Ogloff with framed artworks to thank them for their exceptional insights.

The artist, Sabrina Chin, is a self-taught talent and dedicated volunteer of over 10 years. At PSALT Care’s peer centre, Betsy’s PLACE (Peer Life Activity Centre for Empowerment), Sabrina teaches art workshops that champion wellbeing, creative expression, and recovery. ✨✨✨

Each piece she drew for our speakers features the Crimson Sunbird and carries a powerful message of mental health and resilience:

🌺 Moment Among the Flowers: "Take in the little moments of beauty." Just as the sunbird finds nourishment among the blooms, we can find strength in the small moments that keep us going.

🌿Where Birds and Blooms Meet: "Keep reaching towards the light." Recovery is rarely a straight line, but every day is a chance to reach for hope and all that is good.

✨ Tiny Jewel: "There is radiance in every little step forward." Even when progress feels small, it still matters. You carry your own strength through difficult days.

Thank you to PSALT Care and Sabrina for letting us share these meaningful pieces with the world.

Mental health recovery is rarely a straight path, but no one has to fly alone.
🔗 Learn more about PSALT Care: https://psaltcare.com.sg/

Join us in championing mental wellness - because every step forward deserves to be supported. 💙❤️🧡

22/10/2026

How do you avoid burnout when life never seems to slow down? 👇

21/10/2026

Behind every gift is a story, and the tokens of appreciation we presented at carry a beautiful message of recovery and community support. 🎨✨

During our conference in September, our Organising Committee Chairman, Dr Munidasa Winslow, took to the main stage to thank our star keynote speakers: Dr Anna Lembke, Dr Robert Rhoton, and Distinguished Professor James Ogloff. Their sessions brought world-class insights on addiction and behavioural medicine to our delegates here in Singapore. 🙌🙌🙌

To honour their contributions, each speaker received a specially commissioned, hand-drawn artwork of local Singaporean birds.

The artist behind these vibrant pieces is Ms Sabrina Chin, a brilliant self-taught artist and dedicated volunteer. For over 10 years, Sabrina has supported the mental health charity PSALT Care, running art workshops that focus on creative expression, empowerment, and wellbeing.

Her artwork brings life to the walls at PSALT Care’s centre, Betsy’s PLACE (Peer Life Activity Centre for Empowerment), and has even been presented to two of Singapore’s presidents - former President Halimah Yacob and current President Tharman Shanmugaratnam!

We are so proud to partner with PSALT Care to share Sabrina’s talent and the spirit of our local recovery community with the world. 💜❤️🧡

Follow our APBAM Conference page to stay connected with our community, catch up on conference highlights, and get the latest updates on our upcoming Symposium 2027 and APBAM 2028 programmes!

20/10/2026

Is it just a bad habit, or has the phone taken control? 📱🤯🧠

If you have ever felt like you, or your children; cannot put the phone down, you are not alone. Compulsive digital behaviours around gaming, social media, and online shopping are becoming increasingly common.

We are honored to be featured in today's Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article, "Don't let dopamine hijack your life: Recognise digital addiction and regain control" (别被多巴胺绑架生活 :认清数码成瘾重拾掌控), features expert advice from our Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Guo Song, and Stanford University Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr Anna Lembke. ✨✨✨

How do you know if it is a real addiction? 🤔
👉 Dr Guo Song explains that a heavy user can still stop when necessary. A true addiction means losing control, where screen time starts ruining sleep, school, work, or family relationships despite the known harm.

How can we fix it?
1️⃣ Introduce clear limits, like keeping the phone out of the bedroom.

2️⃣ Try a structured break of 4 to 6 weeks from the problematic app or game to reset the brain's reward system.

3️⃣ Seek professional help if attempts to cut down result in severe distress, anger, or aggression.

Understanding the neurobiology of addiction is the first step to regaining control of our time and mental wellbeing. 💜

19/10/2026

True mental health recovery is rarely a solitary journey. It requires a village, lived experiences, and deep, empathetic support. 💎🙌🌟

The APBAM Conference 2026 is supported by PSALT Care.

As a pioneering IPC Charity in Singapore, PSALT Care champions peer-facilitated support groups, and services built "for peers, by peers."

Their dedication to providing safe community spaces, life skills training, and personalized recovery plans perfectly mirrors the holistic conversations we drove during our clinical gathering earlier this September. ✨✨✨

📣 Learn more about about their peer support programs: https://psaltcare.com.sg/

Thank you to PSALT Care for standing with us to advocate for mental resilience, reduce stigma, and champion evidence-based community recovery. ❤️🧡💙