trauma

Healing generations: The trauma of South Africa’s fatherless boys

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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Protecting minds, saving lives: Traumatic head injuries in South Africa

In South Africa, as in many other countries, head injuries are a significant cause of disability, particularly among children and young adults. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is widespread, contributing to both mortality and disability rates nationwide. As World Head Injury Awareness Day falls on 20 March, Mande Toubkin – general manager of emergency, trauma, transplant

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