“Stress in our everyday lives is normal, but when stress levels become chronic, our bodies and our minds start to suffer. This is why it is important to seek professional help,” says Dr Libo Matshaya, psychiatrist at Life Hunterscraig Private Hospital.
The key to successfully navigating through life’s challenges lies in self-awareness and the adoption of healthy coping strategies.
It is important to recognise and understand the triggers that cause feelings of stress and anxiety. For some people it may be dealing with the loss of a loved one or for others it might be the inability to reach personal goals.
Everyone is different, so learning healthy coping mechanisms that reduce stress levels that work for you is important. Examples of healthy coping strategies include, physical exercise; reaching out to a friend or family member for support or taking time out for yourself.
If you feel that you cannot escape the pressure of daily living and simple tasks become difficult to complete, it’s important to consult a mental health professional. This can be done directly or through your GP, emergency unit or your nearest Life Mental Health facility.
The Life Mental Health facility at Life Hunterscraig Private Hospital has been assisting the community of Gqeberha and surrounding areas, for more than 30 years. We believe that everyone deserves a fulfilling life and therefore we have a specialised multidisciplinary team of mental healthcare professionals available to help you navigate the challenges you encounter, in a safe and healing environment.
A dedicated in-patient programme will help you on your journey to recovery from mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder or substance use related to existing mental health conditions.
The treatment programmes are facilitated by multidisciplinary healthcare professional teams, developed to achieve optimal outcomes through the short-term treatment programmes offered in a tranquil and therapeutic environment.
For more information on Life Hunterscraig Private Hospital or any of our Life Mental Health facilities, visit lifehealthcare.co.za or contact us on 041 507 9500.
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