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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
