What happens when men can’t ask for help? These South African books offer raw, revealing answers
As government clinics take on HIV patients who were previously treated by Pepfar-funded projects, the treatment of conditions like diabetes and heart disease will come under pressure
When Zane Wilson faced crippling panic attacks, she struggled to find help. So she decided to do something about it
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Shame and stigma, as well as the lack of facilities, are barriers to healing, experts say
It’s normal, especially considering the world we’re living in
The list of medicines nurses can prescribe hasn’t changed since 1984, so they can’t dispense beyond schedule four drugs
About one in three people in South Africa will experience depression, anxiety or a substance use disorder at least once in their lives
One year has gone by since the passing of rapper Riky Rick after taking his own life February 23 2022
Our men are in turmoil and our women are in danger
New apps and online therapy show promise, but more research is needed to help understand who will benefit from digital interventions
Acceptability, access and affordability are the issues that need to be tackled to effect a major improvement across the nation.
Revisiting a childhood holiday spot — Chintsa in the Eastern Cape — helped to kickstart recovery from burnout and depression
While people are taking mental health more seriously, the commodification of workers can turn a job into a toxic space that depletes more than it uplifts
There are few programmes that deal with mental illness, so the cycle can continue for generations
The effects of global warming are negatively affecting mental well-being and will only accelerate in the future, according to a new report
The artist is associated with printmaking, but he wants us to remember that it all starts with a drawing
Players and journalists are necessarily intertwined, but there have to be more considerate and respectful ways to bring the game to spectators
The country has a national mental health emergency but only a handful of psychiatrists to deal with it
Stigma around bipolar and other disorders is just as debilitating
Doctors and nurses are dog-tired, depressed and anxious. Experts share some tips on how to cope
Many of the risk factors for mental and weight disorders are not simple to change. Knowing about the good effects of foods, which we can control, is very powerful
There’s not been enough talk about the toll of the pandemic on our mental health
Children are often unable to verbalise their feelings of anxiety or depression, instead presenting with physical symptoms or odd behaviour. Diagnosis and treatment is crucial to set them on a healthy life-long path of managing their illness
Women with a history of depression are at greater risk, whereas antidepressant medication can negatively affect men’s fertility
The future is uncertain, and the number of people suffering from anxiety and depression is rising
Using narratives help human beings to cope with life … reading aloud to babies and children gives them this skill for the future
The stigma of mental health disorders stops men from seeking help, often resulting in the adoption of destructive coping mechanisms
Their grandiosity masks insecurity and any perceived threat to their image leads to abuse in relationships
Depression is a mood disorder that has physical effects, including disruption of a good night’s rest
They don’t seek help for medical problems in general and when they suffer from depression, it can be fatal
It is not just the person who drinks alcohol in excess who is harmed; the family suffers too