by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 11, 2025 | Mental Health
Dads Matter: Let’s Talk Mental Health! Fatherhood is an emotional journey that often gets overlooked. While dads are expected to be strong and stoic, the reality is far more complex. Anxiety, stress, postpartum depression—even rage—can all run under the radar. And...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 2, 2025 | Mental Health
Every year in June, doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals around the world pull on their brightest, boldest, most outrageous socks in celebration of #CrazySocks4Docs Day. But this campaign is about much more than quirky footwear — it’s about sparking a vital...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Apr 7, 2025 | Depression
Am I sad or depressed? What is the difference between sadness and depression? It can be challenging to decide whether we are experiencing sadness, the human emotion, or depression, which is a medical condition. We all go through the usual ups and downs in our moods....
by Eloise Prinsloo | Apr 2, 2025 | Anxiety, Stress Management
Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct experiences with unique causes, symptoms, and treatments. Understanding the difference is key to managing mental health effectively. Defining Stress and Anxiety Stress: A natural response to...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 1, 2025 | Bipolar Disorder
Learn how you can support someone with bipolar disorder because a solid support system to rely on is invaluable for their treatment. Dealing with the highs and lows of bipolar disorder can be tricky for everyone involved. The moods and behaviours of a person with...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Nov 16, 2024 | Addiction
To get the best addiction treatment in the Western Cape for alcohol and drug rehabilitation, choose a rehab clinic that puts your health and comfort first. Alcohol and drug addiction, like any serious illness, is a dangerous and uncomfortable condition that requires...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Oct 9, 2024 | Mental Health, Stress Management
Work plays a significant role in shaping our mental wellbeing. For many South Africans, a job provides more than just financial security—it offers a sense of purpose, identity, and a social network. Our mental health can thrive when we are in a supportive work...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Oct 1, 2024 | Mental Health
Talking about your mental health is powerful for your wellbeing when you’re facing tough times. In an ideal world, open conversations about mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder should be the norm. Talking about your struggles and...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Sep 2, 2024 | Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention starts with identifying the warning signs and taking them seriously. If someone is suicidal, there’s a lot you can do to help save a life. Suicide is an extreme attempt to escape suffering that has become intolerable. Deceived by feelings of...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 17, 2024 | Mental Health
Understanding Mental Health Literacy: Knowing More About Mental Health Conditions In South Africa, 1 in 3 people are battling mental health issues. It has become crucial to know more about mental health conditions. That’s why schools and workplaces need to focus...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jan 22, 2024 | Teen Mental Health
When issues with your teenager’s mental health are left untreated, it will disrupt your child’s ability to function at school and in life. Because we expect them to be in a typical teenage phase, we may overlook many warning signs of mental health issues....
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 3, 2022 | Teen Mental Health
Self-care for teenagers is vital to protect their mental health and well-being during stressful conditions. Typical reactions could include: Feeling stressed or overwhelmed, frustrated or angry, worried or anxious Feeling restless, agitated, on ‘high...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Nov 19, 2021 | Addiction
For some people, it is hard to realise that they have a problem with alcohol or drug addiction. You might not be aware that you have a problem, or you might have tried to quit drug or alcohol abuse on your own to no avail. Some may be nervous or wary about attending a...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 3, 2021 | Stress Management
If you are not in control of your stress, it stops being helpful and can cause significant damage to your quality of life. What is Stress? Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you...
by Eloise Prinsloo | May 7, 2025 | Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment
We take time to appreciate the role our mental health nurses play in modern healthcare. Our nurses work in specialised mental health facilities and focus on treating patients with mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. They have...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Apr 15, 2025 | Mental Health, Stress Management
No Time for Self-Care? Try These Quick Mental Health Breaks to De-Stress During Your Day If your workday often feels like a nonstop rollercoaster of meetings, deadlines, and pressure, you’re not alone—and you’re not helpless either. Even when time is tight, small...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Nov 18, 2024 | Addiction
The festive season is a time of joy, celebrations, and togetherness. But for individuals recovering from substance dependency, it can also bring unique challenges. Social obligations, parties, and gatherings often come with temptations that can put sobriety to the...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Nov 17, 2024 | Mental Health
Before diving into your New Year’s resolutions for 2025, consider priming your emotional brain for success. These science-backed tips will help you achieve your goals and contribute to a happier and healthier new year. Choose natural pleasures over artificial...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Oct 28, 2024 | Burnout
Mental burnout is a widespread, often misunderstood condition with potentially long-lasting effects on our health, relationships, and quality of life. As our world becomes more fast-paced and demanding, the stress we face daily has only intensified, making burnout a...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Sep 12, 2024 | Mental Health Treatment
Discover the benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treating depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse, and more. TMS is a non-invasive, clinically proven procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. Learn about FDA-approved...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 9, 2024 | Depression, Mental Health
You are not alone if you tend to feel depressed at work. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, boredom, loss of motivation, difficulty concentrating, and bouts of crying, are just a few symptoms of work depression. Depression impacts 4.5 million people in South Africa. Since...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 6, 2024 | Addiction
Esti Matthee (photo: left), a dedicated mother and wife from Stellenbosch, overcame years of methamphetamine addiction, commonly known as tik, through a transformative experience at Pines Clinic in Worcester. Her journey of recovery began after a long battle with...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Dec 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Treatment, PTSD
Getting to Know Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) TMS, short for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a pretty cool therapy that helps treat mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or dealing with OCD and PTSD. How does it work? Well, it uses magnets to...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 20, 2023 | Mental Health Treatment
When you need help with your mental health, it’s best to seek professional support. In South Africa, 1 in 3 people live with mental health issues. Private mental health hospitals have become a favoured choice for comprehensive and personalised mental health...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 15, 2023 | Anxiety
Anxiety at work is a common mental health issue faced by many individuals. We provide practical strategies to manage your anxiety at work and enhance your overall well-being: Acknowledge and Accept Your Feelings Don’t suppress your anxiety at work. Understand...
by Eloise Prinsloo | May 8, 2023 | Mental Health
Dads, like any other person, can also experience mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and mood disorders. The role of a modern dad can be challenging, with the expectation to provide for the family, be a role model, and balance work and family...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Oct 6, 2022 | Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment
What Is Pill Shaming? Pill shaming happens when a person makes negative statements or expresses disgust toward someone using medication to treat a health issue. In other words, it is shaming someone for taking medication for their condition, assuming that it...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Sep 21, 2022 | Mental Health
When you are going through a difficult time, it’s important to know the benefits of talking about your mental health. In an ideal world, you should be able to speak honestly about your anxiety, depression, bipolar, or other mental health issues. It’s...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 14, 2022 | Anxiety
Feeling anxious at work is one of the countless mental health issues in South Africa that people face daily. However, it should not be taken lightly simply because it is commonplace. Becoming too anxious can take a severe toll on your health, so you must find reliable...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 8, 2022 | Depression, Mental Health
Let’s talk about depression in men as they continue to bottle up their emotions and frustrations. South Africa has the third-highest suicide rate on the continent, and while depression rates for women may be twice as high, men are at higher risk for suicide. Why...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 7, 2022 | PTSD
In life, trauma can strike at any time. When you are exposed to danger, illness, violence, or the threat of injury, you can potentially carry that trauma along for years if you don’t get proper treatment. When you have PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress...
by Eloise Prinsloo | May 31, 2022 | Elderly Mental Health
Helping elderly parents with mental health problems should be a priority since depression and anxiety left unchecked can become a severe issue. We will all grow older and experience the unique stressors and issues of ageing. If you are looking at a mental health...
by Eloise Prinsloo | May 5, 2022 | Mental Health
Maternal mental health problems are the most common childbirth complications, impacting up to 1 in 5 women. In our society, motherhood and sacrifice go hand in hand. Mothers often put their health and wellbeing at the end of the list and do not take care of...
