World Mental Health Day

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Prioritising mental health at work: Cape Mental Health’s call for action

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen World Mental Health Day on October 10th highlights the global focus on mental well-being, and this year’s theme has emphasized the importance of prioritising mental health in the workplace. Deputy Executive Officer at Cape Mental Health, Carol Bosch, spoke on VOC’s Caravan show about the often-overlooked impact of work environments on mental health. “We often focus on the negative aspects of mental health conditions, but we actually […]

today8 October 2024

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World Mental Health Day: Promoting awareness and support for mental well-being

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 […]

today10 October 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 […]

today11 October 2022

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Abused women, twice as likely to be depressed

As World Mental Health Day was marked on Monday, very little attention was given to victims of domestic abuse who, as a result of their abuse, suffer from depression in isolation. In response to the silence on sufferers of depression, the Saartjie Baartman Centre is calling on Cape Flats communities to provide safe spaces in which victims are free to open-up about their trauma. The centre, which is a shelter […]

today11 October 2016

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