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Sadag warns that festive overspending can lead to depression
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says that it is usually inundated with calls from people battling with financial stress over this period.
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Sadag to offer 24-hour support service over festive period
The Sadag says many people often turn to substances to help them cope with various issues, and for enjoyment, especially during the holiday period.
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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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Don't choose suicide, Gauteng Education Dept urges learners
The Gauteng Education Department says it's concerned by reports of children who commit suicide after failing the academic year.
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Sadag warns of high suicide attempts during exam results time
Last week a Soshanguve teenager threw himself onto the railway tracks after learning he had failed grade 11.
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World Mental Health Day brings workers’ wellbeing into focus
Colinda Linde of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says workers shouldn't hesitate in seeking help.
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Addressing child suicide in a troubled, challenged society
Depression and anxiety NGO, Sadag, says the number of suicides among children aged 10 to 14 years old has more than doubled in the last 15 years.
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Sadag: Suicide on the rise among SA children
Nine-year-old Lebo Maseko was found hanging from a school swing on Friday, with a tunic belt tied around his neck.
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Sadag warns parents to be prepared for sinister online games
The 'Blue Whale' game has made international headlines with reports of 130 teenagers committing suicide after completing some of the challenges.
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Sadag warns against mixing alcohol & meds to curb depression
The group says many people get depressed this time of the year and end up using substances to deal with their issues.
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Dedicated helpline launched for students struggling with stress
UCT & UP have partnered with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group.
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Sadag urges those suffering from mental illness to seek help
According to Sadag the number of people battling these illnesses is likely to increase over the festive season.
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WC police investigate boy’s (10) suspected suicide
The boy was found hanged at his New Crossroads home on Friday morning.
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Gauteng patient deaths: Sadag calls for better equipped care centres
Sadag says local care centres must be better equipped to handle the deinstitutionalising of psychiatric care.
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SADAG: LGBTI community most prone stress, substance abuse
SADAG says this a result of victimisation in the form of hate speech and physical abuse.
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Sadag satisfied with Facebook's new suicide prevention tool
The new mechanism makes it easier for people to help friends who post messages about suicide or self-harm.
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Sadag reports increase in people living with bipolar disorder
Sadag's Tracy Feinstein says it's important for people to talk about mental conditions to dispel myths.
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High Court dismisses Sadag’s application against GP health dept
The group had filed an urgent application to relocate over 50 patients to the Takalani home.
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Gauteng health says Sadag’s move to take it to court is ‘unfair’
The NGO has filed an urgent court to stop the department from relocating 50 mentally ill patients.
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Sadag launches urgent court bid over 50 mentally ill patients
The group wants to stop Gauteng Health from relocating patients from the Esidimeni hospital group.
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Sadag receives R1mln life line from Discovery Health
The organisation has been struggling to keep its helpline operating due to a lack of funding.
