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Mental health

Empowering schools and parents with strategies to combat bullying and foster resilience in pupils

South Africa

Empowering schools and parents with strategies to combat bullying and foster resilience in pupils

By Mark Potterton

Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

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Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

By Catherine Houlihan

Strength vs fragility — author Michelle Kekana on exploring women’s mental health through fiction

South Africa

Strength vs fragility — author Michelle Kekana on exploring women’s mental health through fiction

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Gqeberha community centre ‘flips’ charity mindset to give members nutrition, empowerment and dignity

South Africa

Gqeberha community centre ‘flips’ charity mindset to give members nutrition, empowerment and dignity

By Lillian Roberts

Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for

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Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for

By Sarah Curtis

Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?

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Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?

By Donald Weaver

Focus on education system, says outgoing Children's Commissioner Christina Nomdo

South Africa

Focus on education system, says outgoing Children's Commissioner Christina Nomdo

By Suné Payne

Feel like you’re in a funk? Here’s what you can do to get out of it – and how you can prevent it from happening in the future

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Feel like you’re in a funk? Here’s what you can do to get out of it – and how you can prevent it from happening in the future

By Jolanta Burke

Dear Evan Hansen: A musical that looks like The Matrix but sounds like teen spirit

South Africa

Dear Evan Hansen: A musical that looks like The Matrix but sounds like teen spirit

By Keith Bain

‘People are broken’ — Daily Maverick readers describe toll rolling blackouts take on their health and businesses

South Africa

‘People are broken’ — Daily Maverick readers describe toll rolling blackouts take on their health and businesses

By Victoria O’Regan

Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression – tips for how to do it

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Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression – tips for how to do it

By Christiane Brems

Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

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Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

By J Kim Penberthy