by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
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 | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Nov 5, 2021 | Mental Health, Stress Management
No time for self-care? Try these quick mental health breaks to reduce your stress during the day. A workday that is filled with constant stress, anxiety and tension is simply not healthy for you. Even if your schedule is filled to the brim, you can still use little...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Oct 29, 2021 | Anxiety, Stress Management
At first glance, recognising the difference between stress and anxiety is difficult. Both can lead to insomnia, fatigue, excessive worry, irritability, and impaired concentration. Even the physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, muscle tension and headaches...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 16, 2021 | Anxiety, COVID-19 & Mental Health, Stress Management
Coping With News-Related Anxiety At the best of times, reading the news can cause extra stress. When the headlines are alarming, many of us experience anxiety levels so high that we can have difficulty coping. How can we control our anxiety when the media...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 11, 2021 | COVID-19 & Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic does not only affect the physical health of our community. It has become clear that the pandemic is causing mental health issues like stress, anxiety and depression. Although some people have felt a bit more anxious since the beginning of...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 9, 2021 | Schizophrenia
What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a brain chemistry disorder that affects how a person acts, thinks and sees the world. People with schizophrenia have an altered perception of reality, often a significant loss of contact with reality. They may see or hear...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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. ...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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 ...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | 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...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 11, 2021 | Anxiety
High-Functioning Anxiety is not a mental health diagnosis but is a severe condition that should be addressed. It is a term that refers to people who live with anxiety but manage to function reasonably well in life. In other words, their anxiety seems to drive them...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 5, 2021 | Anxiety
They seem like the go-getters, the super-parents or the accomplished career people. Still, they may be feeling a sense of sadness and a decline in joy and quality of life. People with high-functioning anxiety are skilled at keeping things going while putting on a...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 26, 2021 | Anxiety
The signs of High-Functioning Anxiety may vary from positive to negative: The Positive Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety You are successful at your work. Outwardly, you appear calm. You plan ahead for all scenarios. You have an outgoing personality (happy,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 19, 2021 | Anxiety
A typical day at work can be challenging for someone with High-Functioning Anxiety. Constant worrying, an inability to focus, or the fear of failing can make it difficult to perform at your best. There are various ways to overcome these obstacles and remain a...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 12, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout
High-Functioning Anxiety affects high achievers and those who drive themselves beyond their limits. Those who experience it seem to cope well, but the internal struggle can be quite disrupting. I have struggled terribly with High-Functioning Anxiety. I looked fine on...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 3, 2021 | Mental Health Treatment
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) In Cape Town To Relieve Depression Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) In Cape Town can be an effective and safe procedure to relieve symptoms of depression when other treatments have failed. After completing a series of them, Stephen...
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 | Feb 2, 2021 | Suicide Prevention
During times of extreme stress, people may have thoughts of suicide. Suicide is preventable, and help is available. Asking the following questions will help you to determine if your friend or family member is in immediate danger and requires the needed...
