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Eating Disorders and Mental Health
In observation of Health Awareness Month, we’re looking at the various ways that underscore the significant connection between body and mind. In previous posts we addressed how physical health impacts mental health and in the case of eating disorders this connection is most amplified. The first thing that needs emphasis is that an eating
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
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
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
A general 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
10 Tips on staying mentally healthy
Mental health plays a vital role in our everyday lives, as health problems seem to be on the increase in most countries around the world […]
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
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
Postpartum Psychosis Vs Postnatal Depression
These two terms although very similar have very different meanings and implications. A woman naturally undergoes emotional changes after she has given birth, which is a mild form of depression or ‘baby blues’ as it is also called. The mother will experience changes in her body as her hormones and
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
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
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
OCD
OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is often misunderstood as a condition describing an overly fussy neat freak who is in total control of their behavior. This stereotype is cemented in TV and movies, with very little facts about what this mental illness actually is. Obsessive neatness and frequent hand-washing doesn’t automatically mean you have OCD, and
Mental Health Rights – Are We Treated Equally in SA?
Recent years have shown a significant increase in the number of mental illness cases around the world. A statistic that has left many developing countries, like South Africa, struggling to properly address the problem in terms of the allocation of resources and funds, availability of government support, legislation, and public
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
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
Stress Tips: Preparing your Children for Upcoming Exams
As we approach exam season, a lot of scholars are under immense pressure to perform well, especially after the year and the current pandemic at hand. From a very young age, school-going children learn to see their worth in a percentage marked on a piece of paper at the end
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
Men & Mental Health
Acknowledging a mental health problem can be intimidating and probably one of the hardest things to do in general. This is because of the stigma and discrimination surrounding issues of mental illness. With that being said, studies have found that men in particular are losing out when it comes to getting help for mental
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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