Men’s mental health in South Africa: Why silence can be costly

For many South African men, emotional struggles often remain hidden long after the warning...

Is empty nest syndrome just loneliness or a sign of depression?

When the house goes quiet, the emotions can get loud For many parents, the...

Police suicides expose rising mental health pressures

Recently released data indicates ongoing mental health challenges among South Africa’s first responders, with...

Sadag introduces free online support for those living with grief and trauma

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) is set to launch a Free...

Dismissal for poor performance upheld despite depression claim

The Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of a former University of Stellenbosch employee,...

Watch: Jon Bon Jovi talks distraught woman off bridge during video shoot

In a spectacular act of heroism, famed rock singer Jon Bon Jovi stepped in...

The life-saving and life-threatening uses of ketamine

The anaesthetic drug ketamine can bring life-saving hope for people suffering from treatment-resistant major...

Reducing the stigma of suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Just a normal Tuesday for some, but for...

33% of Western Cape’s youth reported to be struggling with depression

Half of all mental health problems are reported to have developed before the age...

Anxiety and Depression: The unwanted gifts I didn’t know I needed

Five years ago, #SliceofGasant columnist Gasant Abarder was given a gift he didn’t want....