South Africans urged to prioritise mental health
The start of a new year often brings about the opportunity to reflect on goals for the year ahead.
New members appointed to serve in Mental Health Review Boards
Each district has got its own Board.
Chris Hani Bara Hospital equipped with a new Psychiatric Ward
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto has been equipped with a new 21 bed Psychiatric Ward.
Life Esidimeni inquest resumes with closing arguments
Legal representatives present final arguments in seeking justice for 2016 tragedy.
‘Depression, anxiety leading symptoms of financial stress’
National Debt Advisors say depression and anxiety are the leading symptoms of financial stress
Health experts raise red flags on lagging schizophrenia treatment
Health experts are raising red flags on a lack of treatment for individuals with schizophrenia.
PODCAST | KZN personal trainer highlights sports’ mental health benefits
Fitness enthusiast and personal trainer, Nomvula Khuzwayo, says sports can be a powerful tool for
SA one of the worst countries regarding mental health: Report
South Africa is one of the worst countries in the world regarding mental health. That’s according to
SA is a stressed and depressed nation: Experts
Speakers at the first South African Mental Health Conference say citizens in the public healthcare
Negative impact of rolling blackouts on mental health
South Africa is among the countries ranked as having the lowest rate of mental well-being in the
Ongoing rolling blackouts strain South Africans mental wellbeing: SADAG
South Africa is among the countries ranked as having the lowest rate of mental wellbeing in the
Financial issues a major concern for many over the festive season: SADAG
Operations director at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Casey Chambers, says
More children, youth seeking mental health services in SA: UNICEF report
The United Nation children’s organisation, UNICEF, says 73% of children and youth in South Africa
Life Esidimeni inquest | Unclear if Dr Manamela will testify on Thursday following warrant withdrawal
It still remains unclear if Dr Manamela will finally take the witness stand at the Life Esidimeni
Wednesday marks another opportunity for Dr Manamela to honour Life Esidimeni Inquest appointment
Last week, proceedings at the High Court in Pretoria were adjourned for three consecutive days after
Western Cape local gentlemen’s club seeks to address men’s mental health challenges
The mental health of men has taken centre stage at an awareness event in Kayamandi township outside
Experts note increase in depression, anxiety and eating disorder admissions in SA
The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is calling for improved mental health awareness
A growing number of people are seeking mental health care: Expert
A growing number of people are seeking mental health care and experts attribute this to the current
Growing number of people seek mental healthcare
A growing number of people are seeking mental healthcare; experts attribute this to the current
Life Esidimeni Inquest hears NGOs were not assisted financially for transfer of patients
The former Gauteng Health Department’s Deputy Director-General for Mental Health Services, Hannah