Mental Health

Investing in mental health can boost economy

Mental Health

The economic impact of not making proper mental health care available far exceeds the cost of actually providing it. This is according to Professor Crick Lund who estimates that in 2003 South Africa lost approximately U$3.6 billion due to lack…

Health-e News
April 16, 2013

Violence, alcohol and mental disorders

Gender Based Violence, Health, Mental Health, Women's Health

Violence, alcohol abuse and mental disorders are 'inextricably linked and pose a major public health challenge'.

Health-e News
April 3, 2013

Grand Challenges Canada tackles mental health in the developing world

Mental Health

PRESS STATEMENT. - Grand Challenges Canada, which is funded by the Government of Canada, announced a landmark $19.4 million in support of 15 innovative, pioneering projects designed to improve mental health diagnosis and care in developing countries, many of them nations ravaged by conflict and disaster as well as poverty.

Health-e News
October 10, 2012

Tik time bomb

Health, Mental Health

Each year around a thousand young women addicted to crystal methamphetamine, or tik, give birth to so-called tik babies in Cape Town.

Health-e News
October 4, 2012

Investing in mental health can boost economy

Mental Health

The economic impact of not making proper mental health care available far exceeds the cost of actually providing it.

Health-e News
September 6, 2012

Mental illness tied to cancer risk

Health, Mental Health

People with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder 2.6 times increased risk of developing cancer, according to a recent study in Psychiatric Services.

Health-e News
July 25, 2012

The Lancet Suicide series

Mental Health

Worrying global trends in suicide are reported in a new Lancet Series of papers . The Lancet Series reviews a range of topics relating to this issue. Click here for more.

Health-e News
June 26, 2012

No shame in depression

Mental Health

Depression can often be a lonely illness, but it doesn't have to be, says South African musician PJ Powers. She spoke to Ayanda Mkhwanazi of Health-e News Service speaks about her road to recovery.

Health-e News
September 26, 2011

Understanding post-natal depression

Mental Health, Women's Health

The experience of giving birth to a child should be one of great joy and happiness. However, up to 30% of new mothers experience depression after the birth of their newborn.

siphosethustuurman
August 10, 2011

Coping with a mentally ill loved one

Mental Health

Taking care of a mentally ill person can be emotionally exhausting for friends and families. But a strong support base at home and socially is necessary for people with mental illness to have a chance of being integrated back into society.

siphosethustuurman
June 3, 2011

Caring for an intellectually disabled child

Health, Mental Health

Caring for an intellectually disabled child can be emotionally and physically draining. Parents are often unable to perform their daily duties, including giving other children in the family the attention they need.

siphosethustuurman
May 27, 2011

‘Whoonga’ culprits arrested

Health, Health Systems, Mental Health

Three men, accused of stealing antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to produce 'whoonga' ' a highly addictive drug - have been arrested in separate incidents.

Health-e News
January 19, 2011

The highs and lows of bipolar mood disorder

Health, Mental Health

We all have the occasional mood swing or wake up on the wrong side of the bed some mornings. However as this insert shows, it is not just a simple case of good or bad days when your fluctuating moods are affecting your career and your relationship with loved ones. Tshidi Khumbane shares her experience of bipolar mood disorder.

fathimasimjee
October 29, 2010

Bara psych unit ‘swamped’

Health Systems, Mental Health

A growing number of people with mental illnesses are placing a strain on Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, in Soweto, as there are fewer staff and facilities to serve them.

khopotsobodibe
October 15, 2010

Psych patients can adhere to ART Living with AIDS # 452

Health, Mental Health

In our last 'Living with AIDS' feature we brought you news of a specialised service that provides both AIDS and psychiatric treatment for mentally ill patients at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. This week, we meet some of the clinic's patients who show that mentally ill patients can take their ARVs successfully.

khopotsobodibe
October 14, 2010

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