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World mental health day

HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: After World Mental Health Day, a Valkenberg story

By Haji Mohamed Dawjee

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...

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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.

    1041 days ago
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    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.

    1041 days ago
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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.

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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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  • FILE: Sadag said facilities such as the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital are seeing an influx of young people in emergency rooms. Picture: pixabay.com

    Youngest person to ever commit suicide in SA was a six-year-old - Sadag

    Thursday marks World Mental Health Day and this year, the World Health Organisation is focusing on suicide prevention.

    1041 days ago
  • FILE: In this country, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) said on average, 600 people with suicidal thoughts call its helplines every day. Picture: pixabay.com

    World Mental Health Day: Parents urged to pay closer attention to children

    This year, the World Health Organisation is focusing on suicide prevention on World Mental Health Day.

    1041 days ago
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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.

    1042 days ago
  • FILE: Sadag’s Cassey Chambers said 70% of the calls they received regarding suicide were from women. Picture: Supplied.

    Sadag: As many as 600 people call us every day with suicidal thoughts

    International figures showed that on average, 800,000 people die every year from taking their own lives.

    1042 days ago
  • FILE: Lady Gaga. Picture: facebook.com

    Lady Gaga calls for 'bold action' to help people suffering with mental health

    The 32-year-old star paid tribute to Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, who both tragically took their own lives.

    1406 days ago
  • The brief, which was based on an umbrella review of a vast number of studies, determined that the world saw a 27.6-percent increase in cases of major depressive disorder in 2020 alone. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    [WATCH] Giving up hope: My suicide confession

    As Wednesday marks World Mental Health Day, Leeto Khoza speaks about his long struggle with depression.

    1406 days ago
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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.

    1406 days ago
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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.

    1406 days ago
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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.

    1406 days ago
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    World Mental Health Day: '20% of SA high schoolers have attempted suicide'

    Wednesday marks World Mental Health Day, an annual event to raise awareness about issues around mental health around the world.

    1407 days ago
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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.

    1771 days ago
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    Depression, anxiety in spotlight as Tuesday marks World Mental Health Day

    According to the World Health Organisation, the two are common mental disorders that have an impact on many people's abilities to work productively.

    1772 days ago
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