Press & Media

Expert commentary, speaker bookings, and media resources.

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Media Kit

Everything a journalist, producer, or event organizer needs in one place.

Suggested interview topics:

• Adult ADHD in Singapore: why diagnosis rates are still too low
• The hidden cost of academic pressure on children’s mental health
• What a neurodivergent psychologist understands about ADHD that others miss
• Evidence-based assessment: why proper testing matters more than a quick screening
• Repatriation and mental health: the overlooked challenge of coming home
• Parenting anxiety in high-achieving families

For media inquiries: clinic@lightfull-psychology.com
Please include your outlet, deadline, and topic. Dr. Ong is available for expert commentary on short notice.

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About Dr. Ong Mian Li.

50-word bio:
Dr. Ong Mian Li is a US-trained clinical psychologist and founder of Lightfull Psychology Practice in Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. from UNC Chapel Hill and completed the Clinical Child Psychology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He has ADHD and specializes in neurodiversity, assessment, and evidence-based therapy.

150-word bio:
Dr. Ong Mian Li is the founder of Lightfull Psychology Practice, a US-trained clinical psychologist specialising in neurodiversity across the lifespan. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (primarily under Eric Youngstrom, with a year-long practicum under Jon Abramowitz) and completed the APA-accredited Clinical Child Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, with rotations across paediatric anxiety, inpatient psychiatry, pain rehabilitation, and consultation-liaison.

Dr. Ong has ADHD, diagnosed as an adult, that lived experience informs how he assesses, how he works in session, and how he built the practice. He has published 50+ peer-reviewed papers and presentations. He is a regular expert commentator on CNA, The Business Times, and 8World, and has spoken at institutions and conferences including the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference (NCPC Singapore), Vanderbilt University, NUS, LEGO, Prudential, and EtonHouse.

He is the co-founder of HGAPS, a nonprofit making evidence-based psychological science freely accessible worldwide, and the recipient of the APA Citizen Psychologist Presidential Citation, the first graduate student in APA history to receive this recognition.

Topics Dr. Ong comments on.

ADHD and neurodiversity, Adult ADHD diagnosis, late diagnosis, neurodivergent professionals, ADHD in women, ADHD in Singapore/Asia, the science vs. the TikTok version.

Children’s mental health, Childhood anxiety, school refusal, behavioral difficulties, screen time, parenting in the digital age, when to see a psychologist.

Workplace mental health, Disclosure, burnout, psychological safety, neurodiversity in the workplace, high-performing professionals and mental health.

Evidence-based psychology, What works (and what doesn’t) in therapy and assessment, misinformation in mental health, the gap between research and practice.

Parenting, Emotion coaching, managing tantrums, anxiety in children, when worry is normal vs. when to seek help, neurodivergent parenting.

Psychology of everyday life, Unfinished tasks, rejection sensitivity, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, the psychology of motivation.

Recent media appearances.

Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Expert commentary on workplace mental health disclosure, the psychology of unfinished tasks, overcoming fear of rejection, holiday mental health, school bullying, and Singapore’s chess boom. Also featured on CNA938 Wellness Hour and CNA Lifestyle.

The Business Times, Featured on the Thriving As A… podcast.

Singapore Global Network, “Meet the neurodivergent psychologist transforming access to mental health care.”

8World, Athlete mental health commentary.

Capital 958FM, TheAsianParent, Samaritans of Singapore podcast, WriteHaus Asia / OpenHaus podcast.

Recent & upcoming talks.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference (NCPC Singapore 2025)
Wired Minds & Social Ties: Navigating Neurodevelopment and Peer Dynamics in a Digital World
Conference speaker, October 2025

LEGO
Emotion Coaching for Caregivers: Calm, Connect, Coach
Invited speaker

Prudential Pacesetters
Panel expert, Mental health in the financial industry

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Speaker bookings.

Dr. Ong is available for:

Conference keynotes and invited talks, Local, regional, and international. Previous speaking engagements include the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference (NCPC Singapore 2025), Vanderbilt University, National University of Singapore, and more.

Corporate wellness sessions, Workplace mental health, neurodiversity, resilience, and psychological safety. Previous partners include LEGO, Prudential, PhillipCapital, and NTUC First Campus.

School assemblies and parent talks, Age-appropriate mental health awareness for students, and practical parenting workshops for school communities. Previous partners include EtonHouse International.

Educator professional development, Evidence-based approaches to social-emotional learning, supporting neurodivergent students, and managing classroom behavior.

Podcast and media appearances, Available on short notice for expert commentary on breaking news and trending topics.

Media inquiries.

For media requests, interview bookings, or speaker inquiries:

Email: clinic@lightfull-psychology.com
Subject line: Media Inquiry, [Topic/Outlet]

Response time: Within 24 hours. For urgent or breaking-news commentary, please indicate in the subject line and Dr. Ong will prioritise.

High-resolution headshots and additional materials available on request.

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See also: Talks & consulting, For schools, For referring clinicians, About Dr. Ong, Speaker card.