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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

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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

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Adopt a healthy lifestyle for better mental health

Have you ever wondered how your daily habits could be affecting your mental health? Marcus Aurelius stated, “You have the power over your mind – Not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” *Amanda (not her real name) struggles most nights to fall asleep. She wakes up several

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The effects of PTSD

In this blog post, we will be looking at PTSD and the effects thereof. In short, PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. But what does all of that mean and how does PTSD affect an individual? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental condition that is triggered by experiencing a traumatic event.

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Here’s how you can recover from Holiday blues

As we enter the first week of January, it is back to reality and business as usual While it may be a major relief for some people, it can be stressful for the majority. This time of the year is financially, physically, and emotionally challenging, even though it brings much

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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

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Managing Exam Stress

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

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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

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Shining a Light on Bipolar Disorder

A Journey Toward Understanding and Empathy in South Africa In the heart of South Africa, where vibrant cultures meet the dynamic challenges of mental health care, ZwavelStream Clinic stands as a beacon of hope and healing for individuals grappling with bipolar disorder. spotlight the crucial journey toward understanding, acceptance, and

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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

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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

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The Consequences of Stress

Taking care of your stress Stress is, unfortunately, part of our daily lives. We experience short-term stress in multiple environments and it usually leaves a person feeling a little upset or anxious. However, the side effects don’t leave a long lasting impact on your mind or body. Long-term stress, on

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The Practice of Mindfulness

A mindful practice helps you reach a positive mind to live a life with the glass half full Find out how to practice mindfulness and how it may benefit your mental health: If you’ve read our previous articles about mindfulness – you may be curious about the different techniques to practice it.

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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

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Mental health and heart disease

Did you know that there is a link between mental health and heart disease Let’s take a look at how the two relate in this article: For long periods of time, people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and stress or suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may experience physiological effects

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Lifestyle choices that benefit your mental health

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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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

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Adjustment-Disorder

Adjustment Disorder

Change is good, except when it’s not It’s often said that change is as good as a holiday, but sometimes it happens that life changes feel nothing like a vacation at all. In fact, there are stressful situations we face in life that throw us for a loop, leaving us

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