Therapy
latest news & developmentsWhen Home Hurts: Moshitadi Lehlomela on Healing Maternal Trauma
Author Moshitadi Lehlomela confronts childhood trauma in Healing the Mother Wound
From hip-hop to holistic health
In To Health With It!, Tebogo ‘ProVerb’ Thekisho combines relatable stories with expert guidance on health and wellness
Road to mental wellness: Michelle Kekana and Marion Scher’s books give voice to the silent struggles within
Michelle Kekana and Marion Scher challenge the narrative, highlighting mental health as a universal human experience
In a therapy session with my African father
The difficulty many African parents have in apologising to their children, and their emotional distance, is linked to generational and technological shifts
Between the lines: What South African stories reveal about men’s mental health
What happens when men can’t ask for help? These South African books offer raw, revealing answers
A holiday for the soul: Home is where the beach is
Revisiting a childhood holiday spot — Chintsa in the Eastern Cape — helped to kickstart recovery from burnout and depression
Screen Grab: Istanbul’s eye
The Netflix drama ‘Ethos’ lays bare the divided soul of contemporary Turkey
The Rage Room: ‘Break things to your heart’s content’
The destruction-services provider in Bryanston offers stressed South Africans the chance to smash up old appliances with a hammer
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
Collaboration is key for equitable access
Equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, therapies and diagnostics is a moral duty
How to recognise mental illness in children and adolescents
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…
The Portfolio: Thembinkosi Hlatshwayo
Photographer Thembinkosi Hlatshwayo’s latest project, Slaghuis, is a recounting of the trauma he experienced growing up in his family’s tavern business
Ruff justice: Meet the dogs helping put child rapists behind bars
Victim testimonies can be key to securing convictions. They can also be traumatic. Meet the furry friends coming to the rescue.
Pit toilet case: ‘Accidents do happen’
These were the state social worker’s words to a tearful mother after her five-year-old’s death
Slice of Life: When ink is more than skin deep
‘Clearly emotional, it soon became clear that she had come to see me more as a psychologist than an artist’