More men than women take their own lives, murder rate of men is also higher, men take the lives of others and gender-based violence is rife
Ketamine has been used for decades as an anaesthetic drug, but in the past few years, more and more psychiatrists have been using it for hard-to-treat depression
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder affects 5% to 7% of schoolgoing children, but doctors can only prescribe treatment for a month at a time, so don’t get too much medication regularly
With the 12 specialised key population clinics in South Africa funded by the US government, and now shuttered, getting treatment at government clinics has been difficult, if not impossible
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
Online culture makes it increasingly difficult to believe in coincidence or divine intervention because of the feedback loop of curated social media algorithms
One boy. Three matriarchs. Endless food, love, and drama. A memoir that’s as touching as it is tasty
Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
Following the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam who created safe places for queer Muslims to practice their faith, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways religious communities fuel hate
Writer confronts family, grief and recovery in his most vulnerable, honest book yet
The systemic failures in education mean that learners are not adequately prepared for their matric year
We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country
Series explores masculinity and healing through raw, powerful performances
However, restrictive policies, stigma, discrimination and financial hardship can stand in the way of girls continuing their education
Teachers must ensure mental health and create relevance for children of the digital age who know about identity diversity, global crises and an uncertain world
Teachers must ensure mental health and create relevance for children of the digital age who know about identity diversity, global crises and an uncertain world
This Movember, Yassir is proud to stand with men everywhere in support of their overall well-being
Momentum Group’s Executive Head of Conversations (Content and PR), Natalie Druion, gives us insight into how habit stacking is the key to achieving success and shares tips on how she does it
The marginalised bear a disproportionately high burden of mental health problems
Extracts from Life Esidimeni: Portraits of Lives Lost
Lesedi Molefi’s memoir Patient 12A explores his battle with mental illness.
Interest in the economic benefits of a cannabis industry far outweigh that of research into issues such as cannabis use disorder
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Antagonism and tension are inherent in our being but we can change the conversation
Tips on how to manage life, deal with thoughts of death and embrace recovery from mental illness
Mental health frequently receives less attention than its physical counterpart, but the consequences can be just as deadly
We seek the familiar so it is too easy to find what is different about us, rather than what is the same
It is common to feel depressed upon returning to work, so ease yourself back in gently
Professional help is becoming easier to access – starting with your local pharmacy
The increase in mental health challenges in our homes and workplaces calls for greater attention from our leaders
Music, art, dance and writing have key roles to play in solving society’s biggest problems
A recent poll by Unicef South Africa found that 73% of young people needed mental health support over the past year