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Warning signs of common mental disorders
Most of us, have at some point in our lives suffered from some form of emotional or mental distress. We might feel a bit down in the dumps or just felt overwhelmed by circumstances. On many of these occasions, it is natural to have certain feelings and emotions, but when
Child Abuse & Its Consequences
With end May/beginning June marking National Child Protection Week in South Africa, our attention is once again drawn to the crisis our country is dealing with. Or rather, failing to deal with. A recent study by the Children’s Institute of UCT reports that an alarming 1 in 3 children experience physical
Understanding cognitive behavioral therapy
Have you ever heard the term cognitive behavioral therapy If you have read some of our blog articles, chances are good you’ve heard us mention this form of therapy before. CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has been proven to be effective for depression, anxiety disorder, marital problems,
Millennial Health Shock
Over the years each generation has had to deal with what is known as health shocks. For instance, some generations had to cope with wars or the devastation of epidemics. These types of events can ultimately have an effect on health. The World Health Organisation has referred to these health
Types of Depression and Their Treatments
Everyone experiences sadness at some point in their lives Occasionally, this feeling disappears on its own. Some people experience this persistent emptiness, unhappiness, and hopelessness regularly. A change in mood or difficulty completing daily tasks in the last few weeks may indicate Depression. Many people experience Depression. Depression can cause mild to
What You Need to Know About Holiday Blues
Generally, the holidays are known as a time of joy and celebrations However, waiting for the holidays can become stressful for some people. Feeling stressed out during the holidays is often referred to as “holiday blues”. The holiday blues is usually a short-lived feeling of anxiety, stress, sadness, loneliness and
Trauma & the Aftermath
Trauma Explained Trauma is defined as being a psychological state that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a particularly distressing event. It’s a psychological wound that lingers long after the distress that caused it has passed, and can affect anyone no matter their age, gender, race, or financial status. When this
The stigmatization of mental health
Trauma Explained Trauma is defined as being a psychological state that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a particularly distressing event. It’s a psychological wound that lingers long after the distress that caused it has passed, and can affect anyone no matter their age, gender, race, or financial status. When this
Mental & Physical Health in Women
Recent research by mental health specialists suggests that certain mental illnesses, like anxiety and depression, can be selective when it comes to gender, where women tend to be more susceptible than men. Furthermore, studies like the one conducted by Shamima Saloojee – comparing the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in women and men with
Depression | How Parents Can Help their Children
Teenagers are known for their moody natures. Adolescence brings with it so many changes for a child embarking on the journey to adulthood – hormones, academic pressures, physical developments, questions about their identity and place in the world, and social pressures, particularly among peers. But mental health specialists have found that
Insights from a Qualitative Study by Social Worker: Dr Ilse van der Walt
Caregivers of bipolar disorder (BD) patients are affected by the illness and the associated stigma. It is difficult for caregivers to take on the responsibilities and roles of the patient, which affects their social functioning. Introduction Patients suffering from BD and their relatives are confronted with a lifelong disease which
Senior Citizens and Mental Health
The golden oldies The lack of care for senior citizens is a blight on many societies around the world today. They are the ones who faced world wars, who established life with a fraction of the resources available to us today. And yet, these once upstanding, brave, and hard-working people
ADHD in Adulthood
Living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can feel like you’re climbing Mount Everest in sandals. Symptoms including forgetfulness, restlessness, and trouble concentrating are all too real, and powerful enough to impact your work, relationships, and day- to-day life. However, all too often, the traits of ADHD are overlooked because of a commonly- held
How does Mental health impact us today?
On the 16th of February, two of ZwavelStream Clinic’s psychiatrists featured in an interview hosted by “Die Groot Ontbyt” a show hosted by Kyknet South Africa. In this discussion on mental health, Dr Melissa Janse van Rensburg & Dr Louis Roos spoke about the role of psychiatry and how today’s environment impacts our mental health. Before we tell
Methods to manage at work: Mental Health Conditions
Today, one of the most prolific health issues that many have to face each day, is a variety of mental health problems. Many employees have to deal with high-stress environments, long working hours, all of which could have an effect on mental health. This could ultimately lead to a decrease
The Roles of Mothers & Fathers in their Children’s Mental Health
Parents & early child development May is the month that draws our focus to parents as well as children – first with Mother’s Day, and then National Child Protection Week at the end of the month. We therefore thought it fitting to explore the role that mothers and fathers play in
Managing Exam Stress
Last year we looked at the effects of exam stress on children and parents, and how to navigate this pressured period in a healthy way. In this post we’d like to go a little further in exploring the stress that children deal with, and how adopting positive coping mechanisms can help them
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure refers to a person or group feeling influenced to change certain attitudes or behaviors that they wouldn’t usually change, by another person or group. The general pressure felt is based on a very strong desire to fit in or be accepted by a particular group, and its effects can
Borderline Personality Disorder
A borderline personality disorder is another mental health issue many have to deal with every day. Are you struggling with negative intense emotions and […]
Identifying Bulimia, symptoms and the aftermath
We have all heard the term before, but what does it mean? Bulimia or Bulimia nervosa is a serious mental disorder that can affect anyone of any gender, age or background. People who suffer from this are trapped in a cycle of eating large amounts of food and then trying
Lifestyle choices that benefit your mental health
In times of uncertainty and change it has become easy to forget what effect this has on our mental health. Adapting to circumstances is in our genes, then again being able to cope does not come that easy for everyone. During the lockdown, we have had to adapt to new
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