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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,

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Social Anxiety Disorder

Does the idea of meeting new people terrify you? Are you highly self-conscious in social situations? Do you often feel as though everyone is constantly judging you? Does your anxiety about being around people make it hard for you to do everyday things? If you’ve answered yes to any of the questions

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Women of South Africa

Women of South Africa

On 9 August 1956 more than 20 000 women of different backgrounds, creeds and cultures came together to march to the union buildings in Pretoria. The women of South Africa took a stand and fought for their rights. So on this day, we celebrate all the womankind in South Africa.

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Baby Blues vs Postnatal Depression

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,

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Women and Mental Health

In celebration of National Woman’s Day, we’d like to shift our focus to a topic that doesn’t get much attention – women and mental health. Although there are some mental health conditions that do not discriminate when it comes to things like age, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds, there are a few

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Supporting woman’s mental health

Women are twice as likely to develop depression as men, and it can occur at any given age In this article, we discuss how employers and co-workers can support each other’s mental well-being in the workplace. The pandemic has played a major role in employees’ mental well-being. A report by McKinsey’s Center

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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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Supporting Mental Health Warriors

When a friend or loved one experiences symptoms of a mental health condition, many questions and challenges start presenting. What kind of support will they need from you? How do you find the right words to say to them? One of the most important things to remember with mental health

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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

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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

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Social Media: The effects on Mental Health

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

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Trauma & the Aftermath

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

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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

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