Two weeks ago, I was feeling quite overwhelmed with anxiety as I realized that my work schedule for the weeks ahead was significantly quieter than usual. Being self-employed, some of my anxiety was about the financial implications of this pending “quiet time”,...
In South Africa at this time, we are all faced with significant adversity – loadshedding, increased cost of living and rising crime statistics to name just a few. And that’s before we get to the more personal ones such as loss of loved ones, illness and...
Not only are there many misunderstandings about what Burnout REALLY is, but also about what the most appropriate intervention is to reduce the risk in an organisation. In order to address the issue of intervention, it is first important to clarify what Burnout...
It always surprises me when people ask if disability benefits can be claimed on the grounds of depression, and it serves to confirm that mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, are not always given the respect they deserve. I find myself...
In South Africa, a large percentage of the population would choose to consult with a Traditional Healer rather than a Mental Health Practitioner, such as a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist, when they are experiencing mental health problems. The reason for this...
In my workshop, Understanding and Managing Mental Illness in the Workplace, one of the topics is addressing the stigma and the many myths about mental illness. One of the many myths is that people with mental illness are violent and therefore dangerous. The...
