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Using words, dance, or music to overcome depression
By Imameleng Masitha, October 8, 2019

Using words, dance, or music to overcome depression

Speaking to a therapist isn’t the only way to deal with depression and anxiety. South Africans are connecting to their creative side to channel their healing.

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Using words, dance, or music to overcome depression
Tackling depression: ‘If people aren’t told to pray, they’re told they’re bewitched’
By Health-e News, September 11, 2019

Tackling depression: ‘If people aren’t told to pray, they’re told they’re bewitched’

When Motheo Lengoasa was referred to a psychiatric hospital for depression, she refused to go, saying she was not crazy. But, she realises that was a misconception writes Pamela Mkhize.

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Tackling depression: ‘If people aren’t told to pray, they’re told they’re bewitched’
Tertiary institutions should prioritise mental health
By Teboho Setlofane, July 31, 2019

Tertiary institutions should prioritise mental health

Could financial woes, family issues and feeling homesick contribute to students struggling with mental health issues?

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Tertiary institutions should prioritise mental health
Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids
By Gill Gifford, February 19, 2019

Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids

Think that red-nosed jokers belong only in the circus? Are painted faces the stuff of your nightmares? Enter the medical clown – a new profession that is literally giving life to the old saying “laughter is the best form of medicine”.

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Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids
Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids
By Gill Gifford, February 19, 2019

Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids

Think that red-nosed jokers belong only in the circus? Are painted faces the stuff of your nightmares? Enter the medical clown – a new profession that is literally giving life to the old saying “laughter is the best form of medicine”.

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Posted in: News
Turning cries into giggles – clowns helping sick kids
Janu-worry stress busters: The science behind some health therapies
By Amy Green, January 14, 2019

Janu-worry stress busters: The science behind some health therapies

Many South Africans are returning to work this week but the December break hasn’t resulted in improvements in stress levels and overall mental health. The number of calls for help received by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group is just as high this January as the last months of 2019.

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Janu-worry stress busters: The science behind some health therapies
The war on our minds
By Amy Green, December 18, 2018

The war on our minds

South Africa is not at war, yet our rates of violence are similar to war zones. Virtually every child surveyed in Soweto has witnessed extreme violence, which means they have more in common with Palestinian children than our African neighbours – and our mental health is suffering.

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The war on our minds
Depression: Treat to defeat
By Cynthia Maseko, October 17, 2018

Depression: Treat to defeat

Mpumalanga – Carol Ngcamane was recently diagnosed with depression and is slowly coming to terms with the diagnosis.

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Depression: Treat to defeat
Young people turn the tide against depression
By Piet Motaung, October 8, 2018

Young people turn the tide against depression

A 26-year-old man from Botshabelo in the Free State, who has battled through years of deep depression, has decided to start a support group to help others like himself.

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Young people turn the tide against depression
Top killer diseases feed on each other
By Amy Green, October 1, 2018

Top killer diseases feed on each other

One week, two UN high level meetings on health matters – and virtually no interaction between the two. But diabetes, cancer and depression have a major impact on tuberculosis. If we treat them in silos, we won’t overcome them. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green.

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Top killer diseases feed on each other
Suicide awareness a big concern
By Ramatamo Sehoai, September 12, 2018

Suicide awareness a big concern

Mental health organisations have embarked on raising awareness of depression – the leading cause of many suicides.

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Suicide awareness a big concern
Rural youth offers a lifeline to depressed teens
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, August 17, 2018

Rural youth offers a lifeline to depressed teens

LIMPOPO – The many young women of Vhembe that are abused or traumatised and end up either keeping their pain to themselves or committing suicide now have someone keen to help them.

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Rural youth offers a lifeline to depressed teens

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