Yolanda Mzimela 30 March 2026 Mental health specialists are urging the public to correct widespread misconceptions about bipolar disorder as World Bipolar Awareness Day is observed globally on 30 March. The appeal comes amid renewed attention to the condition, which affects millions worldwide. Psychiatrist Dr. Frans Korb emphasised that the term “bipolar” is frequently misused…
Londiwe Buthelezi 23 March 2026 A fresh approach to wellbeing is arriving in Cape Town as Earseeds Africa introduces a series of interactive workshops centered on auricular therapy. Scheduled for 15 April 2026, these sessions will guide participants through a gentle, natural method for managing stress, improving sleep, and supporting overall balance in daily life….
Dominique Ceara 14 March 2026 I was not falling apart visibly. That is the thing nobody tells you about survival mode – it looks fine from the outside. You show up. You function. You keep the child alive and the bills paid and the face steady. I was a single mother, and my daughter was…
Thembelihle Zwane 20 March 2026 On paper, it sounds simple: jot down a few things you’re grateful for each day. We know we should appreciate a warm bed, birdsong at the window, or a peaceful morning. Yet sometimes there’s a gap between what we know is “good” and what we actually feel. Decades of research,…
Thabani Maphanga 18 March 2026 Why Sitting Has Become a Silent Health Threat Modern life has made sitting almost unavoidable. Whether you’re glued to your desk for work, stuck in traffic during the daily commute, seated in meetings, or relaxing on the couch with Netflix, it’s easy to spend hours every day barely moving. This…
Thembelihle Zwane 18 March 2026 Why Do I Feel This Way? It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous about returning to work after a break. Research, such as a study by Vodafone UK, shows that a third of people experience reduced confidence when re-entering the workforce. Women are particularly affected, often due to taking breaks for…
Yolanda Mzimela 16 March 2026 Acknowledging and interacting with your inner child is an extremely powerful way to connect with yourself. What would you say if you could spend a moment with your 5-year-old self? What about your 7, 10, and 15-year-old self? We all have an inner little boy/girl, and as life quickly happened,…
Ilse Krabben 20 March 2026 I feel a lot of compassion for the girl I was nine years ago, not perfect, still living with so much anxiety and pain, and yet still standing and doing her best. I was always working so hard just to function. Writing little notes to myself that I would put…
8 March 2026 Warren Moult There is a weight that cannot be measured. A weight that presses on the chest and curls around the spine like a vine, determined to claim every inch of you. It is invisible to the world, yet it shapes every movement, every thought, every breath. It is the weight of…
5 March 2026 Thabani Maphanga In 2026, stress looks different – we’re more connected than ever, yet more overwhelmed. Between constant notifications, economic pressures, blurred work-life boundaries, and global uncertainty, managing stress is no longer optional; it’s essential to our well-being. The good news? Our understanding of mental health has evolved, and so have the…
