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Suicide: healing from the loss of a loved one

Suicide: healing from the loss of a loved one

It’s a sad fact that too many South Africans are taking their own lives, leaving behind devastated loved ones. World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September aims to shed a light on this tragic situation and help those in the depths of despair. Of special concern is also those friends and family struggling to survive the aftermath of a suicide. They typically don’t know how to even begin coming to terms with the grief of losing a loved one who simply could not go on living anymore.

Are you a long hauler?

Are you a long hauler?

As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, it became evident that besides the potential for causing severe illness, many people can experience prolonged COVID symptoms. These can linger from weeks to months after their initial exposure to the virus. This is called ‘long-COVID’, or ‘post-acute COVID syndrome’. Those who experience it are known as the ‘long haulers’.

Financially Empowered Women

Financially Empowered Women

It used to be that money management was considered the domain of the ‘breadwinning male’. Women would manage the household and generally avoid discussing money matters. As we celebrate National Women’s Month this August, let’s seize the moment to take stock of how financially empowered we are, and find out how to get started on the road to financial freedom.

Make mindfulness your superpower this winter

Make mindfulness your superpower this winter

Off to work while it’s pitch dark and freezing cold? Cooped up inside when you’d rather be enjoying the fresh air? Suffering from serious braai deprivation? This time of year, as we are waiting for spring, can easily leave us with the ‘winter blues’ or even seasonal affective disorder (SAD) associated with low light levels. It can leave us longing for that first sparkling ray of spring sunshine.