Anxiety
Lockdown led to impulsive eating, weight gain and less exercise, SA survey finds
A new survey has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has widened many South Africans' waistlines.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Hugs are the parachutes for the fall of anxiety
'Tis the season for anxiety. So go out and help a friend with a simple, human response, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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Cry for help: Sadag receives over 500,000 calls since start of lockdown
The pandemic has had a severe impact on South Africans' mental health, many of the calls made to Sadag were from people suffering from anxiety about their finances, job losses and the wellbeing of their children.
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Pandemic or not, people must stay active: WHO
In an update of its physical activity guidelines, the UN health agency stressed that exercise was vital to physical and mental health, while sedentary behaviour can have serious repercussions.
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Calls for government to invest more in mental health amid worrying trends
Since the start of this year, distressed calls to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group have increased by 63% compared to last year.
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ADCO CBD: The myths, the legends – now backed by science
Legendary stress and pain relief within your reach.
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ANALYSIS: SA universities need to know why students’ suicide risk is so high
Rates of suicidal behaviour are higher among South African students than among the general population or students in other countries. Understanding why will help shape prevention efforts.
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EXPLAINER: How coronavirus is affecting our mental health
Social distancing has led to greater isolation and severe financial distress for many.
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Employees face high risk of pre-traumatic stress syndrome - research
Afriforte MD Professor Ina Rothmann said the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an anxiety condition which 46% of employees were at high risk of experiencing.
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LOCKDOWN DIARY: The anxiety of being out when we hate being in
Haji Mohamed Dawjee has started to realise the exponential dread and anxiety she feels every time she steps out of the house to buy but one potato or whatever it is that is desperately needed.
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46% of those seeking help are financially stressed during lockdown: Sadag
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) on Thursday said it had received double the number of calls from people feeling anxious and depressed since the start of the nationwide lockdown.
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Ariana Grande: 'My anxiety, depression have been at an all-time high'
The singer cancelled her meet and greet before her show in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday.
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Justin Bieber struggling with 'hard season'
Justin's post comes after he recently shared some tips for dealing with anxiety on his Instagram account, after his grandmother sent them to him.
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Sam Smith opens up about 'intense anxiety'
The 27-year-old singer does full choreography for his new song and he admits it left him feeling incredibly anxious.
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Emeli Sande 'doubted' music career during anxiety battle
The 32-year-old star didn't think she was depressed at the time of her divorce but she has now realised that she was struggling and had lost her confidence.
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Sophie Turner wants to change attitudes towards depression
Sophie Turner actress admitted to attending therapy sessions for anxiety and depression and was hoping she could encourage people to adopt an open-minded attitude towards the issues.
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Study: One in six US kids have mental health disorders
Poor children and kids with a single mother were about 40% more likely to have a mental health problem than children from more affluent households or with two parents at home, the study found.
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Ryan Reynolds reveals battle with anxiety
The ‘Deadpool 2’ star needs to exercise every day to get rid of his ‘demons’ otherwise he starts to feel ‘a little bummed’.
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In daytime discos, South Korea's elderly find escape from anxiety
Seven days a week, he gets up at 5 am, has breakfast with his son and two grandchildren, gets an hour of massage therapy to relieve knee pain, then hops on a bus.
