During Stress Awareness Month, attention turns to a pressing issue in South Africa’s education system: Learners face unprecedented pressure, but often lack the means to cope. What was once a manageable academic journey has become a constant balancing act. Today’s learners must juggle schoolwork, social pressures, digital distractions and growing anxiety about the future – […]
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South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the economy, pushing up the price of transport, food and household goods. At the same time, broader global uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions are adding further worry and dread to an already financially stressful landscape for
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Your heart is pounding. Your stomach is in knots. Your shoulders feel locked in tension and exhaustion hangs over you – yet, medical tests show nothing physically wrong. For millions of South Africans, anxiety doesn’t stay confined to the mind: It shows up powerfully in the body as psychosomatic symptoms, with very real physical sensations
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Recent studies reveal that children are experiencing anxiety levels comparable to psychiatric patients from the 1950s. Our kids aren’t just ‘stressed’. They’re operating at crisis levels – and traditional parenting approaches aren’t built for this reality, says Loren Lachman. Despite having more resources and opportunities than previous generations, today’s children are paralysed by perfectionism, fear
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If you’ve ever walked through a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you’ll know the atmosphere: quiet, sterile, filled with tiny machines keeping even tinier lives stable. What you may not see, though, is the emotional toll it takes on the mothers standing behind that glass. For many moms of premature babies, the NICU isn’t just
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Jellystone Designs has launched its award-winning DIY Calm Down Bottle in South Africa: an innovative sensory tool that’s quickly becoming a must-have for parents, educators and therapists looking for creative ways to help children manage stress, anxiety and emotional regulation. The DIY Calm Down Bottle is a unique, refillable sensory bottle that comes with all
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Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates, flowers and romantic gestures; it’s also the perfect time to discover how love can improve your health. Love naturally reduces stress, eases anxiety, boosts your mood and brings a sense of calm that helps both your mind and body. It also provides emotional support,
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As the 2025 school year begins, back-to-school anxiety is at the top of families’ minds as they navigate an evolving educational landscape and lingering challenges from recent years. “Many children and teens have faced disruptions in learning, new social pressures and increased digital influences that can heighten stress,” says CEO of Affinity Health, Murray Hewlett.
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With the summer holidays around the corner, it’s time to slow down, unwind and recharge. But for many South Africans, the festive season is anything but relaxing. According to a survey by Pharma Dynamics, eight out of 10 South Africans admit to being ‘stressed out’ during the holidays. The survey, which polled 500 South Africans
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Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, founded by Yonit and Clive Blumenthal, is revolutionising the rehabilitation landscape with its expert, all-inclusive and non-punitive approach. This specialised treatment centre offers comprehensive care for individuals struggling not only with substance abuse but also behavioural disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health disorders. At Journey, the founders have
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