South Africa is facing higher and extended periods of loadshedding. Beyond the inconvenience causes, the rolling black can be a source heightened stress. Long periods of experiencing feelings of stress and anxiety can trigger depression. We take a closer look:
By Hannah Zhihan Jiang Healthcare workers (HCWs) say targeted programmes to destigmatise mental illnesses and support mental health among HCWs after the COVID-19 pandemic is needed more than ever. They stress the need to debunk the stereotype that HCWs are…
Work exhaustion is common at the end of the year. In South Africa, these stress levels and feeling burned out have increased among employees since June this year. This is according to the Global State of the Workplace…
Every day is a struggle for Siyabonga*. After many months of suspecting something was wrong, social anxiety disorder (SAD) ticked all the boxes. The 29-year-old is a copywriter for an advertising agency based in Cape Town. His job demands a…
Almost two-thirds of South Africa’s children are facing their mental health problems alone; avoiding help or treatment when they need it most. And experts believe the only way to address this worrying trend is to become more vigilant about their…
Studies suggest that since the human brain is only fully developed by the age of 25, many young people aren’t equipped to deal with the harsh realities of life. This leads to adolescents and young adults being more prone to…
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…
