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A professor of happiness explains how to deal with COVID-19
The internet is a wealth of advice on how to stay sane during the global lockdown, and one of its breakout stars is Yale academic, Professor Laurie Santos, who has become a media fixture in recent weeks.
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'Humour is healing': Laughter soothes nerves during COVID-19 trauma
Mental health professionals say humour is a balm for soothing nerves, not just by tickling funny bones but also by decreasing stress hormones. Clinical evidence shows high levels of stress can weaken immune systems.
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How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 outbreak
Some mental health suggestions from the World Health Organization to help people cope with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
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Coronavirus self-isolation: A psychologist explains how to avoid cabin fever
When people are stuck indoors for long periods of time, they can report getting “cabin fever” or feel like they are going “stir crazy”.
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Prince William wants football fans to think about their mental health
The 37-year-old royal - who is the president of the Football Association (FA) - has taken part in a 60-second video in collaboration with Heads Up and Every Mind Matters to raise awareness of mental health challenges, especially in men.
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NC man accused of stabbing baby drops bail bid
David Ockhuys (43) was arrested after he allegedly stabbed the infant and then attempted to commit suicide by turning the knife on himself.
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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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Govt urged to step up efforts to help medical staff cope with workload
Medical doctors, especially women, are having to grapple with personal mental health issues over and above their heavy work load.
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'You can't be emotional': Civil servants open up on mental health struggles
As part of a wide-ranging look into the state of South Africa's health, Eyewitness News is shining the spotlight on the mental wellbeing of public servants.
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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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Suicide, Esidimeni jokes & bad working conditions - former cop on mental health neglect in force
To protect - that's the job of a police officer. But when it comes to protecting themselves against depression, it isn't that easy when mental health still holds the stigma of weakness. EWN sat down with former police officer Lieutenant-Colonel Faith Walaza, who spoke to us about the realities of the job.
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Sadag on mental health of public servants: They're a vulnerable population
EWN sat down with Zamo Mbele of the South African Depression & Anxiety Group to examine how mental health needs to be prioritised in the public servant sector.
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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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Mel B's dyspraxia and ADHD make it difficult to date
Speaking on 'The Truth Flirts' podcast, the Spice Girls singer revealed that she has 'a bunch of stuff' that she has to live with on a daily basis which may confuse people who want to embark on a romance with her.
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Poor evidence cannabis improves mental health: study
Cannabis and cannabinoids are increasingly being made available for medicinal use in North America, Britain and Australia without undergoing standard testing, lead author Louisa Degenhardt told AFP.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Shopping for therapy
Therapy is a lot like dating: in order for it to succeed, you have to find someone who you actually enjoy spending a lot of time with and who you feel safe talking about yourself with, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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Elton John brands Michael Jackson 'mentally ill' and 'disturbing' in new book
The 'Rocketman' singer - who first met the late King of Pop early on in his career - has claimed he became concerned about the 'Billy Jean' hitmaker over the years.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: After World Mental Health Day, a Valkenberg story
As someone who lives with a mental illness, the history of syndromes, treatments, people and doctors at a place such as Valkenberg psychiatric hospital has always fascinated Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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Ed Sheeran teams up with Prince Harry for World Mental Health Day video
The 'Shape of You' hitmaker appeared excited to be meeting up with the royal to discuss a subject they are both passionate about.
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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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Should mental health patients be referred to traditional healers?
Psychiatrist Jan Chabalala has asked if different methods of therapy should be explored when dealing with mental health.
