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Mental health crisis could cost the world $16 trillion by 2030
The wide-ranging report did not give the breakdown of the potential $16 trillion economic impact it estimated by 2030.
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[OPINION] World Mental Health Day and a can of worms walk into Twitter
Haji Mohamed Dawjee says World Mental Health Day is a wretched day painted in a colour that’s supposed to convey a more precious message.
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#WorldMentalHealthDay: Are we doing enough to assist young people?
Sadag says that from research, adolescents have been found to be the most at-risk age group of taking their own lives.
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Many families still struggle to deal with members suffering from mental health
As today marks World Mental Health Day, the department says while the province's current NGOs are running well capacity remains an issue.
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Sexual harassment, abuse tied to real health effects - studies
In one study, roughly 1 in 5 Pittsburgh-area women said they had been sexually harassed or sexually assaulted.
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Ethan Hawke: Stage acting helped my mental health
Ethan Hawke went through tough times after splitting from her wife, Uma Thurman in 2005, but has said returning to theatre acting rather than Hollywood movies helped him to get himself back on track.
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[ANALYSIS] Memory loss: Here’s how young people can stay mentally fit
To feel that your memory may not be up to scratch can be unsettling or even downright frightening.
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'We need to end our obsession with paid work'
Psychologist Marie Jahoda argues that the main problem for unemployed people is that they are unable to access all the positive goods that employment provides - there is something uniquely valuable about paid work for human health and happiness.
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[PODCAST SERIES] Lying in State: The Life Esidimeni Tragedy - The Backstory
Eyewitness News goes inside the truth of the Life Esidimeni tragedy in this six-part podcast series.
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Grades and Levels SA initiative launches 24/7 counselling hotline
The service will be free to young people in collaboration with student leadership at higher education facilities.
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Kurt Cobain’s daughter says time for US to get over mental health taboo
Frances Bean Cobain was speaking in Ireland at the launch of a new exhibition of the Nirvana frontman’s belongings.
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Good social media experiences don't outweigh bad ones for young adults
Researchers found that each 10% increase in a student’s negative experiences on social media was associated with a 20% increase in the odds of depressive symptoms.
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Lady Gaga urges people to have 'real, honest conversations' on mental health
The 32-year-old musician admits she felt better once she had someone to confide in, and says keeping her battle to herself only made her problems worse.
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[OPINION] Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge
The news of the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain was disturbing. Why is it so hard to know who might commit suicide?
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[PODCAST SERIES] Lying in State: The Life Esidimeni Tragedy - The Decision
Journalist Masego Rahlaga introduces you to the first of six episodes of a series in which Eyewitness News goes inside the truth of the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
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[OPINION] The problem with accusing Kanye West of mental illness
Haji Mohamed Dawjee says while it’s an easy conclusion to jump to in age of addiction to pathologising behaviour and opinion, the accusations remain unethical.
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Royal wedding obsession - fun can deepen to mental health problem
Mental health concerns have been raised by some fans’ deep fascination with the UK royal family.
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Dwayne Johnson urges people to open up about mental health
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has urged everyone - especially men - to "not be afraid to open up" about struggles with depression, adding that it's something that "never discriminates".
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Here's why anticipating something might make you happier than the actual event
Anticipation, savouring the wait, developing the potential of a forthcoming event like this sits within an area of research collectively known as 'the psychology of happiness'.
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More than a pass: The pressures of breaking the cycle of poverty
Clinical Psychologist Zamo Mbele says the pressures are not just limited to high school learners, but students at tertiary institutions are under immense pressure to perform well academically.
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[WATCH] Tears as Dr Selebano apologises to families of Esidimeni victims
Emotional scenes have played out at the Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings where families of the victims and retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke have broken down in tears during an apology by Dr Barney Selebano.
