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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
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
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
Exercise & Mental Health
In a previous article we touched on the relationship between physical health and mental illness, shedding some light on how each has the ability to influence the other. In this article we take a closer look at how regular exercise can be a positive impact on mental health problems. Studies have shown over and
Family dysfunction and Mental Health
Is there something like the perfect family? Certainly not. We all experience some form of dysfunction in our family environments. So what constitutes a dysfunctional family and how does mental health play a role? Let’s start off by defining the term “dysfunctional family” What is a dysfunctional family? Dysfunctional families
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
What is Good Mental Health?
A Positive State of Being Being in good mental health means an individual has a general sense of control over their life and its problems, and exhibits feelings of optimism and hope. They are physically and mentally capable of dealing with stress. This capability is referred to as resilience, and
SA Youth & Mental Health
A recent study done in 2018 has confirmed the worst – South African teens are in a depression crisis. Not exactly the best way to go into Youth Month, but it’s necessary to understand what we’re dealing with so that our teens can get the help they need. The stark
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
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
Bipolar Disorder Myths Debunked
Living with mental illness presents two sets of challenges: Firstly, there are the symptoms of the illness itself that can be disabling and disruptive to a healthy lifestyle. Second, people with mental illness have to constantly contend with the prejudice, stigma, and stereotypes related to what it means in society at large 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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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