Like speed dating for friendships – local event helps introverts find friends
An event geared to highlight how the Covid-19 pandemic affected loneliness, was also used to raise funds to contribute...
Category: Mental health
Kimberley’s got talent – Aiden Tun’s journey to the SA indoor hockey squad
The Maties hockey midfielder Aiden Tun has big dreams for the future after he recently got selected as part...
One fitness trainer’s fight against eating disorders
At 22-years-old, Liney Bezuidenhout is using exercise to inspire thousands to live a healthy lifestyle. With over 7 million...
The power of forgiveness
Acclaimed journalist Julian Jansen grew up in a rigid household, ruled by his father. The senior journalist for Rapport...
Many women academics still recovering from lockdown burn-out
Higher education institutions in South Africa should look into remedying the negative consequences that the Covid-19 lockdown had on...
Photography used as a new lens to address gender-based violence
An international photography-based project aimed at starting discussions around gender-based violence, was recently shown in Stellenbosch to test its...
Occupational therapy students assist with mental health support at SU
The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD), at Stellenbosch University (SU), is currently experiencing the after effects of...
More than 450 gather for Maties Colour Run
More than 450 people, including around 150 children, recently took part in a Colour Run hosted by Maties Sport. ...
Woordfees panellists talk hallucinogens and mental health
Hallucinogens show promising effects in the treatment of mental health but there is no “golden bullet”. This is according...
A move to mindfulness as SU hosts workshop for students
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) centre for student counselling and development (CSCD) recently hosted the first of eight online mindfulness workshops...