Blog: Mental Wellbeing
Paying attention to disability awareness
Did you know that around 8.6 million people in South Africa live with some level of disability?
That’s more than all the people living in the Eastern Cape.
Disabilities include problems with seeing, hearing, communicating, walking, remembering or concentrating, which can bring all types of day-to-day challenges. But it may not be the disability itself that causes everyday difficulty.
Reframe, recharge and reset for 2025
Don’t let the words ‘back to work’ overwhelm you.
The best way to tackle a new year is with enthusiasm and a positive mindset. With some simple strategies and small, consistent steps, you can make 2025 your best year yet.
16 Days of Activism: It starts with a conversation
The 25th of November marks the start of 16 days dedicated to ending violence against women and children and to stamp out gender-based violence (GBV).
This is a time to challenge stereotypes about men and women, and rewrite the script. Through meaningful conversations, we can change hearts and minds, creating a safer, more respectful society for all.
A Light In The Darkness
Over the last two years, our lives and thoughts have been inundated with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in South Africa especially, we cannot forget another dreadful pandemic that has been raging for decades – HIV /AIDS.
As with COVID-19, the HIV/AIDS pandemic hit us out of nowhere, completely changing our understanding of the world and shattering lives globally. The world stood by in shock as fear, misinformation and panic spread.
Doing what matters in a time of stress
In the face of the pandemic, and with a particular focus on the mental challenges we all face, the World Health Organisation offers this booklet. It is crammed with engaging ideas , images, and practical suggestions to better manage your mental health.
Do not forget to care for yourself, care for your breasts
Caring for your breasts is essential to the wellbeing of men and women alike.
Many people are unaware that men also get breast cancer. Although the occurrence is rare, sadly the likelyhood of it been fatal is much higher in men. The reason for this is lack of early detection.
