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World Suicide Prevention Day: SADAG urges better access to mental health care in South Africa

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This annual event, held on 10 September, is aimed to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, raise awareness, and remind the global community that suicide is preventable. With over 700,000 suicides reported each year worldwide, it remains a major public health challenge. […]

10 September 2024

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Student suicides surge: Sadag raises alarm

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) sheds light on the concerning increase in student suicides. Four learners from Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park, Gauteng, reportedly ingested poison within ten days. With 70 schools reporting suicide incidents in the past six months. Speaking to VOC News Sadag's Jane Mashava expressed deep concern, stating, “It is very unfortunate that we have been losing lives of youngsters […]

9 May 2024

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Navigating the festive season: A closer look at mental health and public sentiments

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The joyous holiday season, typically marked by celebrations and merriment, has taken on a different tone for many South Africans this year. As reports indicate, a prevailing sense of gloominess has settled in, leading individuals to approach the festive season with caution and frugality. The National Bipolar Support group leader for SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group), Mogamad Nackerdien, sheds light on the phenomenon commonly referred […]

19 December 2023

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SADAG sets up online support to help matrics awaiting results

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has set up online support with experts to help matrics who are eagerly awaiting the release of results on Friday. It’s been noted that anxiety levels increase considerably with regards to future career paths. In some cases anxiety can even lead to depression. SADAG operations manager Vanishaa Gordhan explains how learners can use the free service. “Just being there is the most important. […]

17 January 2023

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Mental Health Awareness

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Although it might be difficult at first, it is very important that people start having open conversations about mental health. This is according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)’s Vanishaa Gordhan, who was a guest on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday morning. She was speaking in commemoration of World Mental Health Day. According to Gordhan, there are many factors that could impact a person’s mental […]

11 October 2022

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Sadag says focus on bullies could help mitigate the phenomenon

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says there’s a need to focus on bullies. Sadag says at times people who hurt others are themselves hurting and crying out for help. The call comes in the wake of a Limpopo learner, Lufono Mavhunga, who took her own life after a video of her being bullied went viral on social media. Mavhunga family disappointed with how the school handled the […]

25 April 2021

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