Shame and stigma, as well as the lack of facilities, are barriers to healing, experts say
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It’s normal, especially considering the world we’re living in
World Suicide Prevention Day raises awareness, but there is still much that can be done to stop unnecessary deaths
A student wellness consultant gives advice on how to cope with – and overcome – examination anxiety
How Covid-19 has intensified the physical and emotional burdens placed on children’s shoulders.
As a society, we must help everyone, particularly young people, to develop coping skills
The South African Society of Psychiatrists has warned that children and adolescents are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder
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"Substance abuse is higher, depression is wider, exhaustion is deeper. We’ve tapped out, we’re tuned out, we’ve emotionally flat-lined."
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/ 14 January 2016
Depression among the elderly is largely overlooked, but exercise can help to counter it.
Mental health patients in Johannesburg’s East Rand are hard hit by the unavailability of medication.
The country has a high suicide rate, psychiatric illnesses are on the rise and stress has become normalised.
Patients are subject to wild mood swings and costly spending sprees,but they can be treated with the right medicine – and a lot of money.
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/ 10 September 2014
One in four South African teens have attempted suicide and one in three hospital admissions for suicide involve youth.
The condition is widely misunderstood but it can be treated successfully with the right medication.
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/ 20 February 2014
There is growing evidence which suggests interactions on social media sites like Facebook romanticise suicide for teenagers part of emo subcultures.
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Patients have always gotten pills with the instructions "take as directed" but there is a high drop-off rate from not sticking to the treatment.
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/ 23 February 2012
Schools need to put measures in place to effectively deal with trauma among its staff and learners.
Balancing your needs and available resources will help you to cope with life’s demands and stress.
There are several techniques that can help one to prepare for exams calmly and methodically to ensure success.
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/ 23 December 2010
The ongoing recession has done much more than affect our collective pocketbooks. It has also driven many to depression — and even suicide.