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Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that brings joy, hope, and excitement for many women. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that this transformative phase can also be emotionally challenging. While physical changes are evident, the impact of pregnancy on mental health is often overlooked. Expectant mothers may experience anxiety and depression, …

The teen years can be rocky at best, however with the current state of the world with covid and the increase in online activities it can be harder than ever to manage teen mental health. There are many factors that influence teen mental health and it is important to note …

When the word ‘youth’ appears, it is important to define it. Youth is an age category that comprises of people from 15-24 years of age. The category includes teens and young adults. Issues are everywhere. It pervades every age group whether it is an infant or an old person. But …

Two weeks ago I had the Mirena put in and while I was prepared for a lot of the unpleasant side effects there was one side effect that I was completely taken by surprise by and that knocked me very badly – depression and oh my word did it knock …

Far from a time of empowerment and celebration, Women’s Month has seen depression and anxiety skyrocket among women as the boundaries of an already tenuous work-life balance have become increasingly blurred under lockdown. According to a recent Ipsos poll, 40% of South African women say they are feeling anxious as …

Depression is hands down one of the most damaging mental diseases on the planet – and even worse, it is also one of the most common. With this in mind, the onset of depression after giving birth (post-natal depression) is increasingly common. Which is why I have gone ahead and …

Some facets of life can be stressful, such as a struggling relationship, a demanding job, and family disagreements. Stress also elicits different responses from people. For instance, some may find easy ways to cope with losing a loved one, whereas others may deny it. When the stress you get from …

Signs of depression in children often get ignored because the tendency is to think that the problems of children are not as grave or as significant as that of adults. Needless to say, this underestimation makes little sense to the child because from his/her point of view, their problems are …

When I think about massage I immediately think of a pamper session, which no doubt it most definitely is! Let’s face it there is nothing better than getting a good massage. I remember getting a pregnancy massage when I was 6 months pregnant and honestly it was one of the …

Here I am. I’m lying in the grass and my mouth tastes of mud. It isn’t raining so the mud must be from the tears. I have so much pain all over my body from tensing my muscles and my throat hurts from screaming into the dirt. I can hear …