Just like physical health, your mental health is integral to your overall wellbeing. It helps you to live a healthy and balanced life and can impact how we act and feel on a daily basis. However, many people do not take care of their mental health, and so they find...

Drug addiction and abuse is a condition that can have a lasting effect on the lives of those who are addicted to drugs as well as the family and friends of the addicted person. It can often be an overwhelming time, both emotionally and physically, but luckily there...

Feeling anxious at work is one of the myriads of mental health issues in South Africa that people face daily. However, it is not to be taken lightly simply because it is commonplace. Becoming too anxious can take a severe toll on your health, which is why you need to...

Dealing with someone who has a substance abuse problem can be difficult, especially when you are attempting to speak to them about their addiction. However, with substance abuse in South Africa becoming a rising problem, it is important to know how to talk to people...

University students often have many issues to deal with at once. You need to juggle an intense timetable of classes as well as maintain your social circle. All of this pressure can become daunting for some and can lead to mental health issues which can be...

Mental burnout is a condition with long-term destructive effects on modern society. It is described as a feeling of exhaustion, demotivation, and a sense of meaningless existence. Burnout can strike anyone with chronic stress, but especially those in caring roles -...

At first glance, it is difficult to recognize the difference between stress and anxiety. Both can lead to insomnia, fatigue, excessive worry, irritability, and impaired concentration. Even the physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, muscle tension and headaches...

Should we be worried? In South Africa, the death rate among young people is higher than ever, with 9,5% of all teen deaths being caused by suicide, and 20% of high school students attempting suicide. Who’s at risk? Among teenagers, suicide attempts may be associated...