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The world’s biggest mental health problem
January 22, 2019The early years of the 21st century have witnessed a worldwide epidemic of poor mental health and related illnesses....
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Depression is like a bruise in your mind
January 14, 2019I am a suicide attempts survivor. I have been struggling with depression since my early days in varsity. Through...
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Investing in mental health could be key to Sustainable Development Goals
December 4, 2018Since 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been calling to “transform our world”. With 17 goals, 270...
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Help! South Africans are being eaten alive by our stressful jobs
November 6, 2018Doing more for less reward, constantly aware of the competition for jobs, we are working ourselves to death –...
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800,000 people kill themselves every year. What can we do?
October 11, 2018In too many places mental health support services are non-existent and those with treatable conditions are criminalized. Bold action...
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Understanding depression and related symptoms key to suicide prevention in SA
September 10, 2018According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa has the sixth highest rate of suicide in Africa, with...
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Free mental health resources in South Africa
September 10, 201823 people in South Africa commit suicide every day. The likes of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) and...
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The depression symptom no-one talks about
September 5, 2018All too often, people equate sadness with depression, full stop. While feeling down can be a very real symptom...
