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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feb 14, 2022 | Bipolar Disorder
By knowing the warning signs of a bipolar disorder mood shift, you can detect the onset and prevent a full-blown mood episode in a person with bipolar disorder. The more you educate yourself, the better you can support your loved one who has been diagnosed with...
Feb 8, 2022 | Bipolar Disorder
There’s good reason to get serious about Bipolar Disorder Treatment. Bipolar disorder is a widely misunderstood illness that affects about 45 million people worldwide. Living with bipolar disorder can make it challenging to maintain friendly and professional...
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...
Feb 3, 2022 | Teen Mental Health
As a parent or guardian of a teenager, you are probably extremely aware of the various issues that teenagers face. Some of these issues include bullying, peer pressure, body shaming, and even depressed feelings. However, while some of these issues can be overcome...
Dec 13, 2021 | Depression, Mental Health
The holiday season may be your favourite time of the year, especially considering how festive and bright everyone and everything is. However, for some people you know, the holiday season can be a dark and depressing time. Holidays can be a vulnerable time for people,...
Dec 2, 2021 | Addiction
The festive season is cheerful and fun, but social obligations and celebrations could become a battlefield for those recovering from substance dependency. As a recovering dependent, your sobriety is the greatest gift to yourself and your loved ones. Here are some tips...
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...
Nov 12, 2021 | Addiction, Uncategorized
Dealing with someone who has a substance abuse problem can be difficult, especially when attempting to talk to them about their addiction. However, with substance abuse in South Africa becoming a rising problem, it is essential to know how to talk to someone about...
Oct 22, 2021 | Depression, Mental Health
When you are depressed, it is easy to start believing the lies your depression tells you. When you have depression, you do not always perceive things as they are. Depression can feel like being suffocated, isolated from the world, confused and abandoned. And worst of...
Oct 8, 2021 | Mental Health
Just like physical health, your mental health is integral to your overall wellbeing. This article provides valuable information on why you need to focus on your mental health. Good mental health helps you live a healthy and balanced life and can impact how you...
Sep 3, 2021 | Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment
Psychiatrist or Psychologist – What’s The Difference? Once you have decided to get help from a Mental Health Professional, which type will best suit your needs – a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist? The sooner you get help when dealing with depression,...
Aug 13, 2021 | Mental Health
There are a few things you can stop doing to support your mental health better. By cultivating healthier routines, you can help to relieve symptoms of mental health issues. Going To Bed Too Late At the end of a long working day, it is tempting to stay up later to...
Jul 23, 2021 | Depression, Stress Management
Everyone experiences ups and downs in their moods, and sadness can be a natural reaction to many events in our lives. Many people use the word “depression” when speaking about these feelings. But in reality, depression is much more than feeling...
Jun 8, 2021 | Depression, Mental Health
What Is Depression? We all go through ups and downs in our mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks and disappointments. Many people use the word “depression” to explain these feelings, but depression is much more than just sadness. ...
Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
What Is Grief? Grief is a natural response to loss. You may associate grief with the death of a loved one – and this type of loss does often cause the most intense grief. Any loss, however, can cause grief, including: • A relationship breakup • Loss of health ...
Jun 7, 2021 | Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder causes a person to experience two different moods: Periods of mania (feeling excessively happy, impulsive, irritable or irrational) or hypomania (a milder form of mania), and Periods of major depression (feeling excessively sad). Bipolar disorder...
May 21, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
It is common to procrastinate, and we all do it from time to time. Sometimes, however, anxiety can be the reason you procrastinate. Procrastination is too often marked as laziness or something that could easily be resisted by putting in a little more effort. However,...
May 7, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
Many people can manage their time exceptionally well and seem to find the perfect balance of work and play. For others, this doesn’t come naturally, and it can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. What Is Time Management? Successful time management is when...
Apr 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
Stress and anxiety could affect the body in surprising ways. Stressful situations trigger a fight-or-flight response in your body. Your brain orders the body to release stress hormones. It is the body’s way to help you stay alert, focused and ready to...
Mar 19, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health
High-Functioning Anxiety goes hand in hand with perfectionists and over-thinkers, who put incredible pressure on themselves to exceed in all areas of life. Perfectionism is often an extreme attempt to control and manage the fear lurking beneath the pressure. It...
