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COVID & mental health: 1 in every 5 daily calls related to suicide - SADAG
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) said more people had reached out for help since the start of the year.
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Sadag fielding more calls from distressed South Africans amid violence
Sadag said counse;lors had been receiving more calls over the last few days from South Africans, desperate about where to stay, how they're going to feed their families, and how to stay safe.
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Anele Tembe’s death places suicide back in the spotlight
The much-publicised death of Anele Tembe, fiancé of rapper AKA, who apparently fell from the 10th storey of a hotel in the city centre is also being treated as a suicide.
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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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Sadag teams up with Miss SA on mental health awareness campaign
It aims to change the narrative around depression, trauma and anxiety - one conversation at a time - with experts from Sadag.
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Psychological effects of coronavirus will linger long after it's gone
Post-traumatic stress disorder brought on by the pandemic has been singled out, with fears that it will hit many people only in the months to come.
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Sadag calls on youth dealing with anxiety, depression to reach out
The COVID-19 lockdown has had a severe impact on learners and tertiary students this year and many are still playing catch up to ensure they pass.
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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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Young people, health workers battling to cope during lockdown, says Sadag
The NGO said that since January it had been inundated with calls, messages, and online communication from desperate people seeking help and advice.
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Employers urged to play role in reducing mental health challenges amid COVID-19
According to the findings of a study, 28% of employees were experiencing constant high levels of psychological and physical distress. Women and those working remotely showed higher risks for experiencing physical stress-related symptoms.
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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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COVID-19: Healthcare workers dealing with mental strain get helpline
Sadag's Cassey Chambers said as the pandemic continues to take its toll in South Africa, healthcare workers are most likely to be exposed to infection on a daily basis.
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Healthcare workers speak out on stigma attached to contracting COVID-19
A helpline has been set up, strictly dedicated to help private and public healthcare workers with their mental health and anxiety, especially during the battle against COVID-19 battle but also beyond.
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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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Anxious, stressed South Africans really battling under lockdown, says Sadag
A recent Sadag survey suggests that 55% of South Africans who called them had feelings of anxiety and panic and 46% were under financial stress and pressure.
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Feeling depressed, anxious during lockdown? Sadag is here for you
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) advised that it would remain open during this period.
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Sadag: We want to make teen suicide week, every week
Sunday marks the end of teen suicide prevention week, which highlights the plight of teenagers grappling with suicidal thoughts.
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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.
