While preserving physical health and fighting the virus has been the preoccupation of Singapore for the last few months, it's important not to neglect the other side of well-being — mental health.

That's the message that Jet Li's daughter sought to spread when she took to Instagram three days ago (Apr. 18).

"Isolation has really taken a toll on my mental health," wrote Jada Li.

After acknowledging her "privilege" and expressing gratitude for her relative safety and security, Li revealed that she has had a "long history with anxiety and major depression".

"I’m currently experiencing a pretty bad relapse, something I thought I had left in the past."

The 18-year-old said that she was lucky enough to have access to professional help.

"You're not alone"

She also wanted to encourage others who may be going through a similar experience.

"You're not alone. Mental issues like Covid-19 anxiety are real and valid," she wrote, before pointing her followers to utilise the "many good crisis hotlines and websites" available to those living with mental health conditions.

"I believe in your strength and your ability to get through this."

According to Insider, researchers have found that perceived loneliness can be associated not just with depression but even deteriorating physical health such as heart troubles and a weakened immune system.

It makes Li's final piece of advice all the more important; she ended her post by urging her followers to check in on their friends and loved ones:

"Make sure they’re doing okay because no one should go through this alone."

Helplines:

SOS 24-hour Hotline: 1800-221-4444

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours)

Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)

Top image from Jada Li and Jet Li's Instagram page