Latest articles on Depression

Mental health is vital in treating infertility successfully

Opinion Renata Schoeman - 18 Aug 2020

Women with a history of depression are at greater risk, whereas antidepressant medication can negatively affect men’s fertility

Covid-19 is taking its toll on people’s state of mind

Coronavirus Mpumelelo Ncube - 2 Aug 2020

The future is uncertain, and the number of people suffering from anxiety and depression is rising

Locking down and in with stories for all ages

Article Malini Mohana - 10 Apr 2020

Using narratives help human beings to cope with life … reading aloud to babies and children gives them this skill for the future

‘Manning up’ fuels male anxiety

Article Linda Christensen - 26 Jul 2019

The stigma of mental health disorders stops men from seeking help, often resulting in the adoption of destructive coping mechanisms

Beware the toxic narcissist

Article Sarah Davies - 21 Jun 2019

Their grandiosity masks insecurity and any perceived threat to their image leads to abuse in relationships

A dark spiral skewers sleep

Article Mashadi Kekana - 31 May 2019

Depression is a mood disorder that has physical effects, including disruption of a good night’s rest

Men keep taking their lives

Article Palesa Lebitse - 5 Apr 2019

They don’t seek help for medical problems in general and when they suffer from depression, it can be fatal

A poison by any other name

Article Ellapen Rapiti - 22 Mar 2019

It is not just the person who drinks alcohol in excess who is harmed; the family suffers too

End the stigma of mental illness

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jan 2019

Tackling the problem requires leaders in all spheres to make mental health a global priority

Shoki Mokgapa had her sights on an international career

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 28 Sep 2018

Actress Shoki Mokgapa died on Tuesday after allegedly taking her own life

Could you WhatsApp your way to better mental health?

Article Shola Lawal - 29 Aug 2018

A dearth of mental health professionals is leading some people to get creative about counselling.

Lessons from Doornkop: Ways of coping with poverty

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Aug 2018

Community and government efforts to improve lives in Doornkop, or “Snake Park”, Soweto, is the theme of a new book

If you possess these 10 qualities, you might be a good fit for a high-stress job

Article Bhekisisa Team - 17 Jul 2018

Scientists studied soldiers with PTSD and even children who'd witnessed a great tragedy. Did they unlock the secrets of resilience?

Do 1 in 5 Nigerian adults really suffer from long-term depression?

Article Africa Check Author & Bhekisisa Team - 18 Apr 2018

Why the World Bank may have peddled some dodgy facts about this mental health condition.

It’s not just a woman thing

Article Palesa Lebitse - 23 Mar 2018

Postpartum depression in men is real and it may be linked to testosterone levels

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