As we know, October marks the annual World Mental Health Awareness Month. We’re creating awareness around mental health, issues related to mental health, and advocating for mental health conditions. New mental health app Kena Health aims to make mental health support more affordable and accessible to all A theme has been set for the year’s awareness month […]
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Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Keeping your mind healthy can sometimes be difficult due to the issues we face on a daily basis. However, it is necessary to exercise our minds which provides relief to our mental health. Exercising your body comes with many […]
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It’s still the month of October and it is well known as the mental health awareness month, which is dedicated to educating and raising awareness to the public about mental health and reducing the stigma and discrimination against those who suffer from mental health. We usually associate mental wellbeing with adults and forget that the […]
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Throughout generations as human beings we have always been thought to take care of our physical health more compared to our mental health. Fast forward with many mental health issues on the rise it is without a doubt that this is a major issue which needs to be tackled down with immediate effects. We as […]
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The World Health Organisation (Who) along with International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for the action of mental health concerns in workplaces. According to ILO News an estimation of 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly US$ one trillion. Two new publications which aim to address […]
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According to The World Health Organisation, depression is the world’s leading cause of ill health. An estimated 300 million people of all ages live with the illness around the globe. Additionally, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has concluded that 4.5 million people are living with depression in South Africa alone. Despite these […]
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Nurturing your mental health should take priority as it affects our everyday lives and also determines how we handle stress. Mental health includes your emotions as well as your psychological and social well-being. It’s important to practice self-care as it not only reduces anxiety and stress, and minimizes frustration, but also improves concentration, and increases […]
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Manage your environment and the ways in which you process the ever-evolving situation with these 6 things you can do right now to reduce lockdown stress.
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Hobbies are not just for children; you actually need them in your life. Here’s how hobbies improve your well-being. By Gugulethu Mhlungu My grandmother retired a few years ago, and moved to Durban to live with my mother and brother. She walks the dog every day, often spends hours at the sea, and has a […]
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Dr Sindi van Zyl explores postpartum depression and offers solutions to help you cope with it. The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion for most mothers. You have waited nine months to see your bundle of joy, and they finally arrive. The first few weeks of motherhood are daunting, especially if you are […]
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Combat loneliness during social distancing with these easy tips.
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