Mind Matters: The SPM Leaver’s Dilemma

Valerie Tan, Senior Clinical Coordinator & Licensed Counsellor, Thrive Well | Alyssa Natasya Isyam Binti Abdul Hakim, KAMI Juara Ambassador

17-Jun-25 16:00

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After SPM, what next? This is a big question for young people, with concerns about what kind of higher education to pursue, juggling self and parental expectations, as well as managing social and financial challenges. We speak to Valerie Tan, Senior Clinical Coordinator & Licensed Counsellor, Thrive Well, about how the KAMI Juara programme helps youths from B40 communities navigate these uncertainties. Alyssa Natasya Isyam Binti Abdul Hakim, KAMI Juara Ambassador, shares about her journey through the programme and her aspirations for the next phase of life.

Image Credit: Thrive Well

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: wellness

Tags: the bigger picture, health and living, mindmatters, spm, mental health, adolescents,

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