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Social Media: The effects on Mental Health
Social media has become a major part of most of our lives and it only seems to be growing, becoming one of the preferred ways of communication. Various platforms have become very popular, considering that 3.2 billion people use social media around the world. This number will increase in years
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 […]
Understanding Somatic symptom disorder
Imagine being in pain or having some form of physical distress and every time you visit the doctor; they can find anything wrong. You appear healthy, but the physical symptoms or problems you are experiencing are very real to you. This is close to how a person with somatic symptom
Cancer Survivors: The Impact of Diagnosis and Treatment on Mental Health
Being diagnosed with cancer is a traumatic experience. After the initial shock, many people may be overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty of what to expect moving forward. Questions swirling in their minds about their condition as well as what the future holds: What type of cancer do I have? Can it be treated? Is my
Understanding bipolar disorder
When viewing bipolar disorder from the outside, this mental health condition can be somewhat confusing If you struggle with manic depression or know someone close to you with this condition, you will most likely see that it is a debilitating chronic condition to live with. Living with bipolar disorder has several challenges, and if
Environment & Your Mental Health
When talking about environment, reference is being made to where an individual finds themselves, like at work or at home. Environment is significant when considering mental health problems, because it can be a major source of stress and anxiety. Since most people have homes, jobs, and relationships, it’s not so much that these
Celebrating Mental Health Day
On October 10th we celebrate Mental Health Day, to shed light on mental health It’s likely that you know someone that is currently struggling with mental health conditions. We all know someone in our inner circle that can benefit from a mental health care professional’s help. Mental health day is dedicated to
Munchausen Syndrome & Munchausen By Proxy
Munchausen Syndrome is a serious mental illness where an individual will pretend to suffer from an illness for the sake of attention from others. The condition is usually underpinned by either a behavioural or compulsive disorder, with individuals struggling with severe emotional deficits. They feed off attention from friends, family, and even co-workers – their only
Avoid Broken Heart Syndrome This Month
Not every Valentine’s Day is all candy and romance Sometimes you may feel like you can’t breathe or wonder when you’ll ever feel okay again The day is anything but sweet for those who have lost a loved one, experienced a breakup, or are preparing to divorce or separate. It
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Because the end of June marks SANCA’s Drug Awareness Week, we’ve decided to take a closer look at substance abuse in relation to mental health. In our post about dual diagnosis we explored how people suffering from a mental illness develops a substance abuse problem as a result of that mental
Fitness and Mental Health
Maintaining mental health involves more than therapy and medication. In recent decades, specialists have found that consistent exercise greatly benefits mental health. With over 16 million adults experiencing at least one significant depressive episode over the course of a year, working out not only contributes as a healthy treatment for depression and
ZwavelStream Team | Mental Health Leaders
Mental health leaders are integral to the transformation of the field because these specialists are better equipped to advocate for their patients than other mental health professionals who have not undergone leadership training. Leaders are professionals who are senior in their field, with substantial experience in areas like public health,
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
Holiday Seasonal Affective Disorder Discussed
At the start of autumn and winter, we experience shorter daylight and colder temperatures Subsequently, it can trigger decreased motivation, interest loss, fatigue, and low moods When it comes to the holidays, some individuals may feel more stressed, burnt out, and tend to sleep less and overeat, which results in
The Effects of Depression
Depression is defined as a mental health disorder characterized by a persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. As we’ve covered in previous articles on depression, this condition is not simply a feeling of sadness that you can ‘decide’ not to have. In fact, a huge part of
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
The Mental Health of a Sexual Assault Survivor
In today’s climate, it’s impossible to ignore the prevalence of sexual assault and its effects on the women involved. It’s a topic of extreme importance, and one that needs to be addressed on a global scale if we wish to change things. But let’s first look at the definition of
Sleeping disorders explained
Sleeping disorders are classified as the inability to fall asleep easily and includes disrupted sleeping patterns The Human Sciences Research council revealed that one in 14 South Africans struggle with some sort of sleep disorder, which is linked to their overall mental health wellbeing. *Amanda (not her real name) struggles most nights
Personality Disorders: Determining the Types
By definition, a personality disorder falls into a class of mental disorder marked by dysfunctional behavior and thought patterns. This dysfunction sets the individual apart from others when it comes to the ways in which they perceive things and relate to other people. The consequences of the dysfunction inherent in different types of personality
Mental Health in Different Careers
We’ve been saying it for decades – awareness, diversity, representation – and over the past two years it seems TV and film finally started paying attention. And we’re here for it. The growing exposure of mental illness on screen has led to the slow but sure chipping away at all
Broken Heart Syndrome
Is it possible to die from a broken heart? This question has been around since the first people loved, and lost. And no, they’re not being over-sensitive or dramatic. It’s widely known that our bodies have a physical response to emotion – a raging pulse with anger, shortness of breath with fear…
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