How Mental Illness Affects Your Oral Health & Tips to Guard Against Bad Oral Health

July is Mental Illness Awareness Month – a month dedicated to creating awareness around psychiatric conditions and mental health. Surprising to note is that mental illness can have a significant impact on a person's oral health. Dirna Grobbelaar, oral hygiene advisor for Ivohealth, and a member of the Oral Hygienists Association of South Africa (OHASA), explains…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 17, 20230Comments

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People first: how to prioritise employee mental health for business success

The importance of mental health has come to the fore in the post-pandemic era, with South Africans becoming more forthright in asserting the importance of their mental wellbeing, particularly in the workplace. The cost of mental illness is not only borne by the individual but is shouldered on a macro-economic level as well. Unaddressed mental…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 10, 20230Comments

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Work out for your well-being!

Unlocking the power of physical activity for your mental health It's easy to succumb to the temptation of hibernation in winter. However, engaging in physical activity during this time can do wonders for our mental well-being. “While the chilly temperatures might make us reluctant to venture outdoors, staying active in winter holds numerous benefits for…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 26, 20230Comments

Glamorizing mental health issues has become a trend in recent times, especially on social media platforms. It involves people portraying their mental health issues in a way that glorifies the condition, making it seem trendy or cool.

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Why we need to stop glamorizing mental health issues!

By Kerry Rudman from Brain Harmonics Glamorizing mental health issues has become a trend in recent times, especially on social media platforms. It involves people portraying their mental health issues in a way that glorifies the condition, making it seem trendy or cool. This dangerous practice not only trivializes mental health problems but also affects…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 12, 20230Comments

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MINDING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

As Andy Williams says in his classic Christmas song, the festive season is the most wonderful time of the year - but it can also be very fraught with so much to buy, plan and do and, for some, it’s also a very sad time, especially if you’re battling a medical condition, a family illness…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 8, 20220Comments

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying is one of the online threats that parents dread the most. It's covert and insidious, sometimes tricky to put your finger on, and hard to stop. It's also frighteningly common and widespread, affecting children from around 10 to 18 years. Unchecked, cyberbullying can have serious consequences. Apart from the garden variety pain and distress…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 21, 20220Comments

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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: HOW BUSINESSES CAN DEFINE THEIR ROLE

By Sarah Rice, Chief People Officer at Skynamo Mental health challenges have reached a new global high with 42% of adults worldwide saying they feel a lot of worry, 41% reporting being stressed and 28% experiencing unhappiness[i]. Burnout is also on the rise, with 49% of people suffering from these symptoms at work[ii]. Hybrid working is…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 18, 20220Comments

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BENEFITS OF RUNNING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

You may have started your running journey to improve your fitness levels or to make up for that extra slice of cake you had, but besides helping you maintain a physically healthy lifestyle, running helps improve your mental state too. South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Board Deputy Chairperson and Clinical Psychologist at Tara…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 14, 20220Comments

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PROMENADE MALL HOSTS KITE WORKSHOP FOR MENTAL HEALTH

South Africa has one of the lowest mental health scores in the world. Liberty Promenade invites children to participate in kite-making workshops from 1 – 10 July Proceeds go Cape Mental Health As the winter winds blow their way through the Western Cape, now is a great time to enjoy flying kites through the chilly…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 28, 20220Comments

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DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE, THERE IS HELP FOR DEPRESSION

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says one in six South Africans is battling depression.1 One such person is Dineo Mogale, a young professional diagnosed with depression, who opened up about her struggle at a recent #BreakingDepression virtual media event where she described living with depression as "debilitating" to the point where it's impossible…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 30, 20220Comments

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How Mental Illness Affects Your Oral Health & Tips to Guard Against Bad Oral Health

People first: how to prioritise employee mental health for business success

Work out for your well-being!

Why we need to stop glamorizing mental health issues!

MINDING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CYBERBULLYING

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: HOW BUSINESSES CAN DEFINE THEIR ROLE

BENEFITS OF RUNNING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

PROMENADE MALL HOSTS KITE WORKSHOP FOR MENTAL HEALTH

DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE, THERE IS HELP FOR DEPRESSION

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