by Michelle October | Oct 9, 2024 | Mental Health
As we focus on mental health this October, it’s important to remember that of the many crises plaguing South Africa, depression is one of them. A 2022 study by Wits highlighted key findings: South Africans suffer higher rates of depression and anxiety than other...
by Women's Health | May 18, 2023 | Physical Health
You may associate essential oils with aromatherapy products and fancy day spas. But certain varieties of these essential oils may have legit benefits when it comes to relieving anxiety and stress? According to Dr Yufang Lin, an integrative medicine specialist at...
by Women's Health | Nov 30, 2022 | Mental Health
A way to meditate for anxiety relief that’s actually easy to do? Please, say some more… Anxious thoughts are (arguably) the least pleasant kinds of thoughts—and as soon as they pop up, your main goal is to get them gone (which, honestly, only seems to make...
by Women's Health | Nov 22, 2022 | Mental Health, Travel
If you’re wanting to travel solo but are hampered by anxiety, you’re not alone. Studies show that having anxiety means you’re less likely to do something considered ‘risky’, and entering into the unknown, from people, places and food,...
by Gotlhokwang Angoma | Sep 8, 2022 | Mental Health
Suicide convos. They’re scary. And difficult. And with South Africa ranking 10th in global suicide rates, according to a World Population Review study, it’s likely to be a conversation you can’t (and shouldn’t) ignore. According to the South...