mental health
mental health
mental health
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Kite flyers cast their eye-catching spectacles aloft for mental-health awareness
32nd Cape Town International Kite Festival uses giant kites and the theme #ColourTheSky to fund free community mental health services.
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Women face higher risk of anxiety, depression, hears Parliament
Women are disproportionately affected by anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, Parliament’s Multi-Party Women’s Caucus heard.
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South African Formula 4 driver speaks about the mental health
Gianna Pascoal highlights mental health challenges behind success in motorsport.
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British family rows across Atlantic to break suicide taboo
English family prepares to row 3 000 miles across Atlantic Ocean to encourage open conversations about suicide after father’s death.
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OPINION | When good schools aren’t safe enough: The hidden crisis facing South Africa’s children
The St Stithians tragedy proves that privilege and wealth do not make children immune to violence, trauma or destructive behaviour.
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From the top of the world to dark depression: recognising the highs and lows of bipolar disorder
One person in 200 globally lives with an elusive condition that causes extremes of mood and impulsive behaviour that can even place the person’s life at risk.
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Men implored to feel, grieve, heal at mental health event
A mental health event in Lwandle created a safe space for men to open up, free from judgement, and confront the realities of masculine burden.
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Mental health foundation eviction raises fears of another Life Esidimeni
174 mental healthcare patients face an uncertain future as the Talisman Foundation prepares to vacate its JHB premises by mid-May following an eviction notice..
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Cycling to himself: Abuse survivor’s journey across Africa
Maurice Edelson’s 13 400 km healing journey across Africa to conquer childhood trauma ends in coma just 3 000 km from Cape Town.
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Memorial service planned for Durbanville teen who took his own life
Durbanville mourns 14-year-old Zac Barends as schools and community members share tributes. A memorial service will be held in Bellville.
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