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Gambling addiction is fuelling a silent mental health crisis in South Africa
26 Oct 2025 10:54 GMT
… in South Africa.
The most recent financial year saw South Africans … , spokesperson for the South African College of Applied Psychology … Addiction is an illness and can have extreme … leading to financial ruin, mental health struggles, and family breakdowns …
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Halfway House Clinic champions mental health awareness with community event
26 Oct 2025 16:18 GMT
… vibrant and informative Mental Health Awareness Day, themed: Mental Health Matters.
The event … psychologist Matsedeso Nthako-Makovi, mental health social worker Nomvula Sibiya, social … Given Ndlela, from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag …
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South Africans spend 9 hours online daily – but at what cost to mental focus?
26 Oct 2025 08:37 GMT
As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, attention … distraction.
Abdurahman Kenny, Mental Health Portfolio Manager at Pharma … Are Social, reported that South African users (age 16+) spend … many internet users in South Africa have developed an always- …
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Experts call for mental health support for first responders
26 Oct 2025 10:57 GMT
… , which was published in the South African
Journal of Psychology, revealed that … : Police officers urged to seek mental health support amid worrying stats
The … to provide confidential counselling regular mental health
checks, and better rest schedules …
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BREAKING: Qhawekazi Mazaleni crowned Miss South Africa 2025
25 Oct 2025 21:53 GMT
… ) has just been crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at the spectacular pageant … .
Her studies focus on education, mental health, and youth empowerment, demonstrating dedication … Miss Universe this year because South Africa’s pageant organisation has chosen …
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Bertha Gxowa Hospital inspires future healthcare professionals
26 Oct 2025 06:10 GMT
… and opportunities available within South Africa’s healthcare sector.
Ivy Ngoepe, … .”
Marapyane acknowledged that South Africa’s healthcare system faces significant challenges … rising public health concerns such as mental illness and chronic diseases. Yet, …
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Edutainment mix: How creative campaigns are linking men’s mental health, suicide awareness and breast cancer
26 Oct 2025 03:00 GMT
… goes beyond women, beyond illness, and into the heart … solely as a women’s disease, yet men, too, … about emotional honesty.
In South Africa, community theatre groups perform … transform breast-cancer and mental-health messages into performances, exhibitions …
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South African Federation for Mental Health addresses GBV and mental health in Ferndale
25 Oct 2025 11:03 GMT
The South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) hosted a thought-provoking … the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA), shared insights into the … about rethinking support and integrating mental health.”
Next, Nomaliza Xabana, deputy …
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Overcoming Challenges in South Africa’s Long-Term Care Staffing
24 Oct 2025 22:35 GMT
… into staffing models within South African long-term care … , such as unexpected illnesses or emergencies. Utilizing … also consider the mental health and well-being … care, qualitative study, South Africa, barriers, facilitators, healthcare workforce.
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Youth Unemployment and Mental Health: A Crisis “Positive Vibes” Cannot Cure
25 Oct 2025 16:26 GMT
… impacts a large number of South African youth
SA Youth and Phapano …
The link between unemployment and mental health in South Africa is undeniable. Recent research … connects unemployed or self-employed South African youth to learning and earning …