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Workshop17 Laces Up for Little Lions Loop, Champions Children’s Mental Health

Coworking community doubles down on partnership after successful 2025 debut When Sweet Spot, a Workshop17, member, invited the coworking space to join last year's Little Lions Loop, the experience made an impact. Enough of an impact that Workshop17 is returning for the 2026 event on 9 February, this time sponsoring 10 mental health coaching sessions…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 30, 20260Comments

Building Stronger Foundations: Tackling Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise. For those working in construction this is exacerbated by long hours, high-risk environments, tight deadlines, job insecurity, and a culture of stoicism creating an environment of stress, anxiety and emotional fatigue. These pressures affect not only safety and productivity but also the lives of workers,…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 9, 20250Comments

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Why mental health needs urgent attention in South Africa

When does everyday stress stop being normal, and start being something more serious? For many South Africans, that line is blurred. Work deadlines, financial strain, family pressures and the relentless pace of modern living often feel overwhelming. But too often, what begins as “just stress” escalates into anxiety, depression or burnout. The statistics are sobering.…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 20, 20250Comments

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As Suicide Becomes a Leading Killer, SA’s Mental Health Crisis Demands More Than Just Talk

On World Mental Health Day on October 10th, as global organisations issue rallying cries for awareness, a silent and escalating crisis is claiming more lives in South Africa than car crashes, crime, or accidents. The uncomfortable truth, revealed by stark new data, is that talking about mental health, while crucial, is no longer enough, says…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 6, 20250Comments

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Mental health is a big part of life with diabetes

Managing mental health is an essential part of managing diabetes. Sweet Life CEO and co-founder Bridget McNulty shares some practical tips for how to manage mental health with diabetes – from her own experience. Living with a chronic condition can be exhausting. We are slowly getting better at talking about mental health and…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 22, 20250Comments

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Why Every Teenager Needs a Mental Health Screening

Mental health struggles often go unnoticed in teens. Ajuda’s new school-based screening programme aims to change that by making early support possible. In February this year South African news outlets shared heartbreaking reports of a 14-year-old in Cape Town who allegedly died by suicide after being bullied. The news came just two months after two…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 24, 20250Comments

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Simple self-care tips for a healthier YOU

Prioritise self-care for better mental health Stress has become an increasingly common concern in today’s fast paced world. Work, family responsibilities, and other life events can be overwhelming and take a toll on our mental and physical health. Recent data indicates that mental health disorders are widespread, with depression impacting more than 27% of…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 3, 20250Comments

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Caring for the Carer – The Untold Mental Health Story

As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month this May, one vital group continues to carry the weight of the country’s emotional and physical wellbeing — yet rarely gets the care they so often give. Carers, whether they’re professional nurses or family members looking after loved ones, are facing a silent mental health crisis. With…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 26, 20250Comments

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Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

South Africa is not alone in its crisis of male mental health. Around the world, traditional and toxic models of masculinity contribute to serious mental health challenges among men, often preventing these issues from being brought into the light. Male mental health is frequently underreported and misunderstood, but our country's suicide statistics reveal a stark…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 6, 20240Comments

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Surviving school exams with less stress & more focus

We're into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there's a lot at stake for children in the upper Grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform.…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 21, 20240Comments

Tag: mental health

Workshop17 Laces Up for Little Lions Loop, Champions Children’s Mental Health

Building Stronger Foundations: Tackling Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Why mental health needs urgent attention in South Africa

As Suicide Becomes a Leading Killer, SA’s Mental Health Crisis Demands More Than Just Talk

Mental health is a big part of life with diabetes

Why Every Teenager Needs a Mental Health Screening

Simple self-care tips for a healthier YOU

Caring for the Carer – The Untold Mental Health Story

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

Surviving school exams with less stress & more focus

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