Mental health programme brings hope to young people in Orange Farm
Orange Farm was identified as a priority area due to high levels of depression, school dropout and suicide risk among adolescents.
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Social clubs in Limpopo offer lifeline for men in crisisÂ
Community and peer support groups serve as the first line of emotional support. But these are not a replacement for professional mental health care.
An amputation and an aneurysm have not stopped a diabetic from living his life with purposeÂ
Living with diabetes for over 40 years has given me the strength of survival, the wisdom of patience, and the joy of helping others.
The mental health impact of intergenerational violence on children
FROM THE ARCHIVE Taking a drive down Klipfontein Road in Cape Town can be a herculean task depending on the time of the day. Pedestrians, taxis, Golden Arrow buses and cars all compete for pole position on the road. Hawkers…
South Africa’s youth face a mental health crisis
By the numbers: The big picture:Globally, mental health challenges are among the leading causes of illness and disability in young people. In South Africa, these pressures are intensified by poverty, violence, and limited access to care. What they’re saying: “Young people…
Inside the concrete bubble: a woman’s story of her life with schizophrenia
While schizophrenia is complex and challenging, with the right support it is possible to live with the illness effectively.
KZN woman launches NGO to care for elders’ health and well-being
This programme is about promoting the health of our grandmothers.
KZN family still searching for missing patient after 7 yearsÂ
Nthuthuko was reported missing days after his admission.
Healing the Healers: Why so many healthcare workers struggle with depression and anxiety
Other reasons for the high rates of depression and anxiety include gruelling hours, emotional fatigue, constant exposure to trauma, and a culture that often equates vulnerability with weakness.
90% of South Africans with mental illness go without care
South Africa spends only 5% of its health budget on mental health, and most of this is allocated to inpatient psychiatric and not community mental health services.
Stressed and overwhelmed: South Africa’s teachers are ready to drop outÂ
South Africa’s teachers are increasingly facing chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, and even depression as a result.
Death in Limpopo psych ward: Who killed Klaas Ledwaba?
Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi criticised both the private security company and police for their handling of the situation.
South African children lack psychosocial support. ‘Every school needs a social worker’
School social workers are the go-to resource for public schools to refer cases of children struggling with learning, behavioural concerns and other mental health conditions.Â
Video: high functioning depression and how to spot it
High-functioning depression is not a clinical diagnosis and cannot be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) which is a handbook used by health professionals. The term is a colloquial term which has become increasingly popular…
High functioning depression is a deceptive adversary
High-functioning depression is a hidden struggle that often goes unnoticed in the lives of many individuals. While the term “high-functioning” may imply that everything is perfectly fine on the surface, beneath the facade of productivity and normalcy lies a complex…