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You are not alone if you tend to feel depressed at work. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, boredom, loss of motivation, difficulty concentrating, and bouts of crying, are just a few symptoms of work depression.  Depression impacts 4.5 million people in South Africa. Since full-time employees spend an average of 8.5 hours per day working, many of them […]

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  In life, trauma can strike at any time. When you are exposed to danger, illness, violence, or the threat of injury, you can potentially carry that trauma along for years if you don’t get proper treatment.  When you have PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, your healthy stress system has been weakened by trauma. This […]

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Helping elderly parents with mental health problems should be a priority since depression and anxiety left unchecked can become a severe issue.  We will all grow older and experience the unique stressors and issues of ageing. If you are looking at a mental health clinic for your elderly parent, you must work with them and help […]

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Maternal mental health problems are the most common childbirth complications, impacting up to 1 in 5 women. Mother’s Day is the time to slow down, take a breath and prioritise your mental health. It is as important as your physical health.  In our society, motherhood and sacrifice go hand in hand. Mothers often put their […]

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Am I sad or depressed? What is the difference between sadness and depression? It can be challenging to decide whether we are experiencing sadness, the human emotion, or depression, which is a medical condition.  We all go through the usual ups and downs in our moods. Many people use the word “depression” to describe these feelings, but […]

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Learn how you can support someone with bipolar disorder because a solid support system to rely on is invaluable for their treatment. Dealing with the highs and lows of bipolar disorder can be tricky for everyone involved. The moods and behaviours of a person with bipolar disorder can impact everyone, especially family and close friends. […]

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By knowing the warning signs of a bipolar disorder mood shift, you can detect the onset and prevent a full-blown mood episode in a person with bipolar disorder. The more you educate yourself, the better you can support your loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Even if your loved one is committed […]

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Bipolar disorder is a widely misunderstood illness that affects about 45 million people worldwide. Because of ignorance about the illness, many people do not take bipolar disorder treatment seriously. Living with bipolar disorder can make it challenging to maintain friendly and professional relationships and often confuses the friends and family of a person with bipolar disorder. […]

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When issues with your teenager’s mental health are left untreated, it will disrupt your child’s ability to function at school and in life.  Because we expect them to be in a typical teenage phase, we may overlook many warning signs of mental health issues. In growing up, hormonal changes may cause mood swings, outbursts, and […]

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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, particularly for those who might have mental health issues such […]

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For some people, it is hard to realise that they have a problem with alcohol or drug addiction. You might not be aware that you have a problem, or you might have tried to quit drug or alcohol abuse on your own to no avail. Some may be nervous or wary about attending a drug […]

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Dealing with someone who has a substance abuse problem can be difficult, especially when attempting to talk to them about their addiction. However, with substance abuse in South Africa becoming a rising problem, it is essential to know how to talk to someone about their addiction without worsening the situation. To discuss someone’s substance abuse and […]

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No time for self-care? Try these quick mental health breaks to reduce your stress during the day. A workday that is filled with constant stress, anxiety and tension is simply not healthy for you. Even if your schedule is filled to the brim, you can still use little moments for mental health breaks during the […]

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