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latest news & developmentsHow one woman set up a mental health helpline for the whole of South Africa
When Zane Wilson faced crippling panic attacks, she struggled to find help. So she decided to do something about it
A healthcare world that is alive and well
Professional help is becoming easier to access – starting with your local pharmacy
Matric students need mental health support to handle exam stress, Sadag says
A recent poll by Unicef South Africa found that 73% of young people needed mental health support over the past year
Student success begins with wellness
Mental wellbeing enables students to cope with stress, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and ultimately contribute to their community
Feeling extra tired? Mid-year burnout is a thing
It’s normal, especially considering the world we’re living in
Editorial: Stopping suicide is a collective challenge
As a society, we must help everyone, particularly young people, to develop coping skills
Life Esidimeni inquest postponed until August 30
The lawyer for the bereaved families argued that Dr Makgabo Manamela’s requests for postponements have a negative impact on the families of the deceased who seek closure
Riots and looting could cause PTSD among children
The South African Society of Psychiatrists has warned that children and adolescents are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder
Poor government decisions caused Life Esidimeni deaths, inquest hears
Health officials pushed ahead with transferring patients to ill-equipped NGO facilities despite several warnings
Why doctors dread the days the country celebrates
‘Big’ days in sport — or even just weekends — almost always spell an increase in trauma and gender violence. One doctor remembers a day she had to put her compassion aside
Doctors have mental health issues too
Stigma around bipolar and other disorders is just as debilitating
South Africa’s mental health facilities are ailing
The Human Rights Commission has found a lack of staff, beds and clean, secure facilities plague institutions across the country, leaving patients unable to access the help they…
A survival kit for healthcare workers, before the Covid-19 third wave hits
Doctors and nurses are dog-tired, depressed and anxious. Experts share some tips on how to cope