mental health
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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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Global men’s mental health walk comes to Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay hosts first Walk for a Bloke on SA soil, part of global initiative promoting men’s mental health through conversation.
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Child suicide: Young children suffer from depression
I would think though in my experience being a parent, my experience in the teaching field and that of a counsellor, that children have a lot of pressure not just…
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Alone? Don’t be lonely this festive season
Spending this time of year alone can feel daunting for some, as the holidays are so strongly associated with togetherness. Loneliness need not rob you of a fulfilling festive season,…
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Conversations can change SA’s tragic suicide narrative
Feeling alone even when surrounded by others is common among people who are at risk of suicide. With a reported suicide rate of 23.5 per 100,000 people in South Africa,…
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SA leads global effort to regulate AI mental-health tools
South Africa launches groundbreaking programme to develop world’s first safety standards for AI mental health tools and therapy chatbots.
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Mental health walking activist makes it to the Mother City
Gqeberha activist Zolani Zondani received warm support from Helderberg residents and officials during his 708km mental health awareness walk to Cape Town.
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Suicide rates among police officers on the rise with one suicide case a week
One member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) dies by suicide every week on average.
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