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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Mental Health

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Health / Medical

South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression

        By Mirriam Mkhize, University of Cape Town; Claire van der Westhuizen, University of Cape Town, and Katherine Sorsdahl, University of Cape Town     In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV. The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 16

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Promoting Support Systems for Employees with Serious Illnesses

          By Noreen Arangies, Communication Content Specialist, Capricorn Group     The dark journey of adversity On 29 November 2021, I received devastating news from one of Namibia's top specialist physicians. He said, "Mrs Arangies, I am sorry to tell you that your bone marrow biopsy results reveal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and unfortunately, Namibia lacks the necessary facilities and a haematologist to provide treatment." This […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 72 2

Namibia

NCS launches telephone system to support female inmates’ well-being

https://youtu.be/_Q07mZwd8MA?si=sVTDh40uzGbUKhJV       By Ketemba Tjipepa, via News on One     The Namibian Correctional Service launched a Telio Telephone system at Windhoek's female correctional facility to enhance the welfare and overall condition of female inmates. This system is intended to provide inmates with a better means of communication, potentially reducing their sense of isolation and contributing positively to their mental and emotional well-being during their time in the […]

todayJune 21, 2024 14

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Health / Medical

For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new study

Getty Images     By Julia J Rucklidge, University of Canterbury; Elena Moltchanova, University of Canterbury; Roger Mulder, University of Otago, and Siobhan A Campbell, University of Canterbury     Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and children’s development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression. Current treatments like therapy can be inaccessible and antidepressants can carry risks for developing […]

todayJune 5, 2024 22

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Lifestyle

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Pets can bring joy and companionship, as well as financial worries, loss and logistical challenges. Dann Tardif/Stone via Getty Images     By Emily Hemendinger, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus     Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you return home, or when your cat purrs loudly as you cuddle next to one […]

todayMay 23, 2024 20

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Opinion Pieces

Men’s mental health matters: breaking down barriers and seeking support

      In Namibia, as in many parts of the world, there's a silent struggle happening among men – a struggle with mental health. But why is it silent? Why aren't we talking about it more openly? The truth is, there are several reasons why men tend to keep their mental health struggles to themselves. For one, there's this idea that men should be tough, strong, and always in […]

todayMay 17, 2024 8

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Lifestyle

Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression

Shutterstock     By Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong and Susan J. Thomas, University of Wollongong   Can you remember a time when you felt stressed leading up to a big life event and then afterwards felt like a weight had been lifted? This process – the ramping up of the stress response and then feeling this settle back down – shows completion of the “stress cycle”. Some stress in daily […]

todayApril 23, 2024 12

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Lifestyle

Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable

The desire to belong is a fundamental human need. Oliver Rossi/Stone via Getty Images By Frank J. Infurna, Arizona State University   Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of my team’s recent study, published in American Psychologist. Our study identified a trend that has been evolving for multiple generations, and affects both baby boomers and Gen Xers. Middle-aged adults in England and Mediterranean Europe […]

todayApril 8, 2024 15

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World

Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented

Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock     By August Nilsson, Lund University   Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is asked to people across nearly every country in the world. But my team’s new experimental study suggests […]

todayApril 2, 2024 12

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