2021-03-26Justine /Oaes Emotions that are unprocessed for a long period become eventually suppressed emotions and have dire consequences for our overall health. View more
2021-04-23Justine /Oaes The new normal forces most of us to be indoors. Many of us work from home, attend online classes, and exercise from home because of the restrictions. View more
2021-05-07Justine /Oaes The recent loss of a young South African celebrity prompted a mental health discussion on social media. The statement “we are a sad generation with happy pictures” frequented social media during that time. View more
2021-05-21Justine /Oaes There is an assumption, particularly among black communities, that children and adolescents are immune from mental health challenges. This misconception is informed by a false notion that mental health challenges only happen to those with adult responsibilities, such as paying bills. View more
2021-06-04Justine /Oaes In concluding the commemoration of Mental Health Month, which was May, and in light of the ongoing mental health awareness conversations that are ignited by the current pandemic, I would like to shift the lens on self-compassion – the ability to understand, accept and love the self. View more
2021-07-02Justine /Oaes As a country and world, we are continuously plagued by the loss of life due to the pandemic. Many of us are losing hope as we are learning daily about the loss of someone close to us or of someone we know, and it appears that we might not get out of this pandemic anytime soon. View more
2021-07-16Justine /Oaes Long after this pandemic pass as we seek healing, as a nation we have to deal with pending unresolved anger due to the human losses we have encountered. There is a sense of frustration and anger breeding globally among the majority of the communities who have lost loved ones, and is still losing them due to Covid-19. View more
2021-07-30Justine /Oaes The self-forgiveness concept is perhaps something many of us aren’t accustomed to because our socialisation and relationships are more focused on others than the self. View more
2021-08-13Justine /Oaes If there is one thing we could learn from our Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi’s outstanding performance, is the ability to remain focused. View more
2021-09-03Justine /Oaes Our general attitude towards alcohol is nonchalant. We glamorise or minimise alcohol consumption and often say “I don’t drink much, I only drink during weekends or occasionally” not taking into consideration the number of units that we consume at that time. View more
2021-09-17Justine /Oaes Marijuana, also known as cannabis, weed, dagga, pot or green herb is a commonly and widely used addictive drug after nicotine and alcohol. View more
2021-10-01Justine /Oaes When people are experiencing psychosis or instability of the mind, the way their brain processes information has been affected and their reality is altered. View more
2021-10-15Justine /Oaes On Sunday 10 October, Mental Health Awareness Day was globally marked under the theme ‘Access to Mental Health in an Unequal World’. For too long, the significance of mental health and needs of people suffering from mental illnesses have been neglected, compared to that of physiological health. View more
2021-10-29Justine /Oaes To put in perspective, mental health-related issues and mental disorders are distinctively human problems. Already in 2001, the World Health Organisation suggested that about 25% of the people in the world are suffering from a mental or behavioural disorder at some point during their lives, View more
2021-11-12Justine /Oaes Many pregnant women worldwide may consume alcohol during pregnancy without really knowing the risk it has on the developing fetus. American research published in 2020, indicates that expectant mothers between the ages of 18 to 44 have seen an increase in alcohol use and binge drinking from 2011 to 2018. View more
2021-11-26Justine /Oaes In the field of psychology/psychiatry, school-age children as young as seven years are often diagnosed with ADHD and/or traits of Conduct Disorder, but symptoms may present earlier. View more
2021-12-09Justine /Oaes Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder in which the persons struggle mostly to manage their emotions compared to the rest of the population. View more
2022-01-21Justine /Oaes As we’ve entered the new year refreshed and schools have resumed, children of different age groups across the country and the world are experiencing different emotions. For some, it’s their first time entering formal school, while others transition to new grades or new schools. View more
2022-02-04Justine /Oaes Working with people suffering from mental illnesses is a complex and challenging task. As a result, mental health professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists and medical doctors in the field undergo relevant training that qualifies them to work with the population. View more
2022-02-18Justine /Oaes Healthcare workers and professionals in different spheres of serving have ethics and obligations towards service users, both in the public and private sectors. View more
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