The recent passing of veteran South African actor Patrick Shai and artist Riky Rick, has sparked a conversation on men’s mental health. Thousands of social media users expressed their shock and sadness and had the country asking if enough is…
South Africa has the third highest suicide rate on the continent, with more men than women committing suicide. Clinical psychologist, Zamo Mbele, says the conversation about men’s mental health is long overdue as men continue to bottle up their feelings…
Parents may be breathing a sigh of relief as the last of the country’s schools reopen for the 2022 academic year, but not all children are looking forward to meeting their fellow classmates. For them, going back to school means…
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the alarming prevalence of mental, neurological and psychosocial disorders and the importance of giving them appropriate attention, especially for medical professionals. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a crippling effect on all women globally across every sphere; from health to the economy, security to social protection, and escalated poverty levels. However, few will argue that if it’s been tough for anybody, single…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the mental health of South Africans, with many suffering from the aftermath of trauma. Aphiwe Gwala from KwaZulu Natal still experiences feelings of grief and loss after losing her grandmother…
