By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Nearing the finish line is always the most difficult portion of any race, and many people experience this at the conclusion of each year. Year-end weariness is a true phenomenon where people begin to feel increasingly exhausted, overburdened, agitated, and burned out as the year comes to an end. Speaking on VOC Breakfast Sue-Lee Henning, a therapist based in Cape Town said this is no different […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert One of the most common mental health conditions that workers experience at work is depression. The World Health Organization estimates that 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In South Africa, depression affects about 27% of people. While employees hold many roles outside the workplace ranging from being parents, providers and everything in between, it is almost impossible to not face symptoms of depressions from time […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Men are often less likely than women to discuss or seek treatment for mental health issues, primarily due to societal expectations and established gender roles. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday Mark de la Rey, Clinical Psychologist at Akeso Kenilworth Clinic said that gender stereotypes can harm women, such as the belief that they should act or appear a specific way. However, it's crucial to realize […]
By Rachel Mohamed Today marks World Mental Health Day, the day is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting mental well-being, and advocating for better mental health services. This comes as matriculants are gearing up to write their final matric exams for the class of 2024. Speaking of VOC’s Breakfast show on Thursday, Prof. Salomé Human-Vogel, the associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As today marks World Mental Health Day, it is important to highlight the plight of many who struggle with mental health issues daily, sometimes without medical assistance. This annual event not only highlights the importance of mental health, but also encourages open discussions about it, emphasizing the significance of self-care and seeking help when necessary. Clinical Psychologist at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth, Mark de la Rey, stressed the […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
