Grief is a natural and normal response to the loss of a loved one. It can be an emotionally and physically exhausting experience for those who are grieving. If you have a friend or family member who is grieving, it can be hard to know how to help. Here are five simple and practical ways […]

Living with a chronic disease can be incredibly challenging, both physically and emotionally. Studies have found that the stress of managing a chronic illness can lead to increased levels of anxiety and depression. This is why it is so important to understand the link between chronic disease and mental health. There is a definite connection

Trauma is an event or experience that is deeply distressing and leaves lasting psychological scars. It can have a profound effect on your mental health. It can result in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or several other mental health or behavioural issues. By understanding how trauma affects our psychological wellbeing, we can better equip

Gaslighting is a form of psychological and emotional abuse where someone manipulates another person in order to make them question their own thoughts, feelings, and even reality. It is a damaging form of control that can have serious impacts on the mental and emotional health of its victims. For your own mental health is important

Anxiety is a part of everyday life, but for some people anxiety can be so extreme that they find it difficult to function optimally and find it debilitating. Being anxious is a basic human reaction, but an anxiety disorder can have a severe impact on everyday living. Suffering from anxiety is your brain working overtime

Loadshedding is so much more than just an irritation. For many of us, it is something that we have to live with every day. It has become a burden that can have severe negative impacts on our mental health and wellbeing.  South Africans have been through a lot over the past few years and the

When we talk about burnout it is automatically assumed that you are working too hard, are overwhelmed or too stressed and that you might need to take a break or get some rest. The thing is burnout is not only a physical thing, you can get emotional burnout as well. What is emotional burnout? Emotional

If you have recently lost a loved one you will know that working through your grief can be a painful process, but it is necessary to ensure your future emotional and physical well-being. Experts believe that if you do not grieve at the time of death, or shortly after, the grief may become stuck inside

These past two years have been very difficult for most people. When they first announced the lockdown we didn’t know what to expect, but I am sure most of us didn’t think that two years later we will still be in this space. It should be over already, right? The ongoing pandemic and the restrictions

Practising self-care is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health. Without self-care your life can quickly spin out of control and with that your mental health will become compromised as well. This is true especially if you are that person who is always doing everything for everyone else. What