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GED: Support available for pupils struggling with depression
On Sunday, a grade 11 pupil in Vereeniging was declared dead upon arrival at hospital after she allegedly drank poison at home.
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Billie Eilish almost took her life in 2018
Eilish explained that the lyric, 'I wanna end me', on her mega-hit 'Bury a friend' is referring to the moment when she considered ending her life by jumping out of the window of her Berlin hotel room.
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Look for a change in habits: identifying depression after matric results
More than 80% of the class of 2019 passed their matric examinations. For those who didn't pass, or didn't perform satisfactorily , depression could set in. EWN finds out what signs to look out for.
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‘If I don’t keep going, it will all crash’: SA doctors open up about depression
According to the South African Medical Association, a global study among medical specialists has revealed that staff are twice as susceptible to mental health problems compared to professionals in other sectors.
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‘We are suffering’ - JHB firefighters and their mental health struggles
It’s been over a year since the tragic Bank of Lisbon fire and firefighters are still dealing with the trauma after three of their colleagues died. EWN spoke to two firefighters, on condition of anonymity, about the tragedy and how their mental health has been affected.
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Stigma around mental health keeps doctors vulnerable to depression
In 2018, the dean of health sciences at the University of Cape Town and one of South Africa’s top cardiologists Professor Bongani Mayosi took his own life. EWN looked into the state of mental health in the medical profession and spoke to a doctor about the struggles she faced in keeping her mental health in check.
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What in your daily routine is affecting your mental health?
As people observe World Mental Health Day, focus has been on everyday factors that heighten the risk for mental illness. In South Africa, an estimated 20% of people will experience a depressive disorder at least once in their lifetime.
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Here's what you need to know about depression
Depression can cause the affected person to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at school and in the family.
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Mental health education should start early in school, says Sadag
According to the World Health Organization, every 40 seconds a person commits suicide somewhere in the world.
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Prince Harry's new TV series to focus on people 'fighting darkest places'
The 35-year-old royal has joined forces with Oprah for the new Apple TV series, which aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and the pair have assembled a highly skilled team to work on the project.
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Gauteng Health Dept to ‘prioritise’ mental health, wellbeing of staff
Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku said a programme would be launched next week aimed at improving the wellbeing of staff.
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Sadag: Depression is still the leading cause of suicide in SA
Tuesday was World Suicide Prevention Day and Sadag said from January this year, it had received almost 42,000 calls on its suicide helpline.
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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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Channing Tatum 'taking break' from social media
This news comes as the '21 Jump Street' star previously revealed he is currently in therapy.
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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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FACT CHECK: Do 1 in 4 South African employees have depression?
Africa Check takes a closer look at the statistic published by a number of news outlets that one in four workers have been diagnosed with depression, usually attributing it to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group.
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Gina Rodriguez had suicidal thoughts as teenager
The 'Jane the Virgin' star has opened up about her battle with depression and how she thought life would be easier if she wasn't alive.
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Selena Gomez: Social media is unhealthy
The 26-year-old singer used to spend much of her time engaging with her fans on social media, but has now said she's limited the time she spends on apps such as Twitter and Instagram.
