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The world’s biggest mental health problem
The 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
I 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
Since 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
Doing 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?
In 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
According 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
23 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
All too often, people equate sadness with depression, full stop. While feeling down can be a very real symptom...
