Current statistics indicate that 1 in 4 adults suffer from some sort of mental health issue, most commonly in the form of depression, anxiety and excessive substance use. It is reasonable to assume, therefore, that many of these sufferers are found in...
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...
ISO45003 is Guidance standard only unlike it’s parent, ISO45001, which is Certifiable standard. And never before has there been a more important time to have an international standard to address mental health in the workplace with the effect that the Covid...
