--- title: "Article" description: "ZwavelStream Articles Your Mental Health First Do you need professional help? Basic Mental Health Quiz Alternatively, please contact us 010 475 0150 Emergency Calls: 066 255 8501 Email:..." url: https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/news/article/ date: 2024-04-21 modified: 2024-04-26 author: "root" type: page lang: en --- # Article ## ZwavelStream Articles #### Your Mental Health First *Go! Category: Select a CategoryAbuseAnxietyBipolarDepressionMental healthStressTrauma [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/September_2022_Featured-image_Mental-Health-And-Heart-Disease_-What-You-Didnt-Know_1-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-heart-disease/) ### [ Mental health and heart disease ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-heart-disease/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Building-mental-resilience-to-cope-with-anxiety-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/building-mental-resilience-to-cope-with-anxiety/) ### [ Building mental resilience to cope with anxiety ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/building-mental-resilience-to-cope-with-anxiety/) Psychologists across the world define resilience as the development of adapting well in the face of adversity. This could be how well you adapt to trauma, everyday life situations and situations with a permanent and long-lasting impact, such as the death of a loved one. During this year we have [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/building-mental-resilience-to-cope-with-anxiety/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BabyBlues_2-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/baby-blues-vs-postnatal-depression/) ### [ Baby Blues vs Postnatal Depression ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/baby-blues-vs-postnatal-depression/) Having a baby is life-changing. When you welcome a new addition to your family you are often on cloud nine. However, many moms experience a mix of overwhelming emotions to go with all that joy. A few days after giving birth, you could feel more tearful than usual, irritable, anxious, [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/baby-blues-vs-postnatal-depression/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Adjustment-Disorder-resized-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/adjustment-disorder/) ### [ Adjustment Disorder ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/adjustment-disorder/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PTSD-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/the-effects-of-ptsd/) ### [ The effects of PTSD ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/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. [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/the-effects-of-ptsd/) [![1_understanding bipolar_950x600](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1_understanding-bipolar_950x600-768x485.png)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/understanding-bipolar-disorder/) ### [ Understanding bipolar disorder ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/understanding-bipolar-disorder/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-roles-of-mother_and_fathers-1-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/the-role-of-mothers-and-fathers-in-mental-health/) ### [ The Roles of Mothers & Fathers in their Children’s Mental Health ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/the-role-of-mothers-and-fathers-in-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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/the-role-of-mothers-and-fathers-in-mental-health/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Work_and_Stress-resized-768x485.png)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/methods-to-manage-at-work-mental-health-conditions/) ### [ Methods to manage at work: Mental Health Conditions ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/methods-to-manage-at-work-mental-health-conditions/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Mental-Health-on-the-Screen-resized-768x485.jpeg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-on-the-screen/) ### [ Mental Health on the Screen ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-on-the-screen/) 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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-on-the-screen/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Featured-image_A-general-look-at-mental-health-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/a-look-at-mental-health/) ### [ A general look at mental health ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/a-look-at-mental-health/) Mental health and the quality thereof are unmeasurable for the most part When you break a limb, you can see the physical break by looking at an X-ray which determines how bad the breakage is. With mental health, there isn’t a machine that can scan the state of your mental [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/a-look-at-mental-health/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Knowing-depression-featured-image-950x600-1-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/depression-and-their-treatments/) ### [ Types of Depression and Their Treatments ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/depression-and-their-treatments/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Trauma_zsc-768x485.png)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/trauma-and-the-aftermath/) ### [ Trauma & the Aftermath ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/trauma-and-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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/trauma-and-the-aftermath/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Featured-image_Understanding-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/understanding-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/) ### [ Understanding cognitive behavioral therapy ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/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, [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/understanding-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ZSC-Mental-Health-SAs-Growing-Problem-Featured-Image-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-sas-growing-problem/) ### [ Mental Health | SA’s Growing Problem ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-sas-growing-problem/) In a previous article, we discussed the increasing prevalence of mental health in South Africa, along with the country’s seeming ignorance regarding the seriousness of the situation. With priority taking the front of what is considered more pressing issues, like physical health, poverty, and crime. Our government is finding itself on the back [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/mental-health-sas-growing-problem/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/personality-disorders-1-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/personality-disorders/) ### [ Personality Disorders: Determining the Types ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/personality-disorders/) 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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/personality-disorders/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Seasonal-Affective-Disorder-SAD-768x485.jpeg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/seasonal-affective-disorder/) ### [ Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/seasonal-affective-disorder/) Winter Blues People often mistakenly categorize depression into two main types – clinical depression, which is serious and requires treatment, and ‘regular’ depression, which is mild and should be soldiered through. The truth of the matter is that there are at least seven different types of depression – none of which should [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/seasonal-affective-disorder/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/burnout-is-real-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/burnout-is-real/) ### [ Burnout is Real ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/burnout-is-real/) These days there seems to be a mounting pressure in all areas of society to stand out, do well, be best, and high achievers especially are all hurtling along at breakneck speeds to avoid being left behind. Nobody can really say when pushing yourself to the point of illness became a desirable [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/burnout-is-real/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/autism-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/autism-spectrum-disorder/) ### [ Autism spectrum disorder ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/autism-spectrum-disorder/) Autism spectrum disorder or (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes social, behavioural and communication challenges. Children with ASD may communicate, interact, learn and behave differently from most other people. The spectrum ranges from gifted to severely challenged which has a huge impact on the way these children learn, think [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/autism-spectrum-disorder/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Abuse-resized-768x485.png)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/how-abuse-impacts-mental-health/) ### [ How Abuse Impacts Mental Health ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/how-abuse-impacts-mental-health/) In our post, Women and Mental Health, we touched on the effects of abuse on one’s mental wellbeing. The fact of the matter is that with abuse playing a significant role in mental health, it affects men as well as women. For example, being exposed to domestic violence places children [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/how-abuse-impacts-mental-health/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/are-there-different-types-od-depression-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/are-there-different-types-of-depression/) ### [ Are There Different Types of Depression? ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/are-there-different-types-of-depression/) The short answer to this question is yes. However, it’s essential to understand that depression is so much more than all-consuming sadness neatly fitting under a single umbrella diagnosis. Depression is one of the most common and most powerful mental health conditions a person can endure. But also, it’s more [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/are-there-different-types-of-depression/) [!(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Eating-Disorders-and-Mental-Health-768x485.jpg)](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/bulimia/) ### [ Identifying Bulimia, symptoms and the aftermath ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/bulimia/) 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 [ Read More » ](https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/bulimia/) * Load More ## Do you need professional help? 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