Tag: mental wellness
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Siya Kolisi: Men Need To Take Charge of Their Mental Health
Around this time of year there is usually a lot of media around men’s health issues. Now, while the conversation is often geared towards Movember and the risks of prostate cancer, it would be irresponsible if we did not awareness around men’s mental health too! According to statistics, South African men are four times more…
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Miss South Africa Shudu Musida Speaks Up For the Mental Health of Children
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recent months, the importance of protecting your mental health has continued to trend. With the likes of Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka prioritizing their mental wellness, it’s clear that conversations around mental health are happening now, and we should all be paying attention. If there’s one person that’s…
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UK Is The Most Body Positive Country and South Africa Is One of the Least
2020 was definitely a year that changed our perspectives on a lot of things. It was also a year that many people broadened their thinking. They learned to be more conscious of other people’s experiences outside their immediate reality. As a result, the idea of representation became a trending topic of conversation. This eventually led…
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Global Study Shows Our Mental Health A Year After COVID-19
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Just a little over a year ago, each of our lives was turned on its head as the first few stay-at-home lockdown…
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How Healthcare Workers Can Protect Their Mental Health During A Pandemic
It is so tiny that the human eye cannot see it. But it possesses the potential to disrupt the complex human systems and take away millions of lives. Yes, we are talking about fatal coronavirus or COVID-19. Back in 2019, the virus came into existence in one corner of the world. And, within an eye’s…
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How To Build Your Health And Mental Resilience in 2021
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Poor mental health seems to be on the rise in modern society. A vital strategy for maintaining a balanced mood, good…
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Discover the Top Symptoms and Risk Factors of Mental Health in the Elderly
Older adults who are over 60 years old are also at risk of developing mental and neurological disorders, as well as substance use problems, among other health conditions like diabetes, hearing loss, and osteoarthritis. They are even more likely to experience multiple conditions simultaneously, sometimes without loved ones knowing. That’s why it’s crucial to be…
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Wellness at Work: How to Find a Rewarding Career to Promote Positive Mental Health
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]It’s estimated that you will spend one-third of your life working. Think about how much your job takes up your whole day,…
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Tackling Mental Health Stigma In South Africa
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Its aim is to educate the public about mental health and reduce the stigma attached to…
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Do a Covid-19 Mental Wellness Self-Check
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]COVID-19 is still causing stress and anxiety around the globe. Statistics show that many people are feeling…