In alignment with Earthshot’s mission to inspire environmental restoration and innovation, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) presents its annual “Take a Hike Day” on Saturday, 16 November 2024. While the official Take A Hike Day is on 17 November, TMACC invites the greater community to join them a day earlier to enjoy the trails […]
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South Africa is not alone in its crisis of male mental health. Around the world, traditional and toxic models of masculinity contribute to serious mental health challenges among men, often preventing these issues from being brought into the light. Male mental health is frequently underreported and misunderstood, but our country’s suicide statistics reveal a stark
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Every year, thousands of South African families face the heartbreak of losing a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or other causes. October, observed globally as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, provides an opportunity to reflect on the devastating impact of such loss, and to highlight the support available to those
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PlanetParent was born from a need to make parenting easier, providing a safe space for parents to express themselves and share their trials and tribulations with others. No one really comes out and just says it. You often hear that “it’s all worth it in the end”, implying it’s not always smooth sailing – but
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Social withdrawal is a behaviour characterised by avoiding social interactions, relationships and activities. It can be a coping mechanism for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma or other mental health concerns. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders, affecting 301 million people in 2019. Social withdrawals are usually
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As South Africans face increasing mental health challenges, many turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. The sight of long queues at bottle stores following the lifting of the COVID-19 alcohol ban underscored the deep connection between stress and alcohol use in our society. However, AWARE.org, a harm reduction specialist, emphasises that alcohol is not
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Traumatic experiences can disrupt a child’s sense of safety, trust and emotional regulation, often leading to long-term mental health effects. These are a wide range of events or situations that overwhelm a child’s ability to cope emotionally and psychologically. If these traumas are not addressed with appropriate, timely intervention and support, it can lead to
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Reach for Recovery (R4R) is a trained and volunteer-driven breast cancer support group where every peer support member, uniquely, is a breast cancer survivor herself. For the past five decades, Reach for Recovery has earned a strong reputation for providing highly valued and essential services to individuals affected by breast cancer. During this challenging period,
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This September Heritage Month offers an important moment to reflect on our shared history and the values that have brought South Africa to today. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the lives of our heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our freedom”, inspires AWARE.org to call on the nation to honour and recommit to
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South Africa faces a significant challenge with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), a condition that is 100% preventable, yet alarmingly prevalent in this country. Research estimates that South Africa has a national prevalence rate of 11% of FASD, with rates as high as 31% reported in certain localities – the highest recorded rate globally. FASD
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