Drama students use exam to highlight mental health
A group of third-year Stellenbosch University (SU) drama students recently used their final practical assessments to highlight their own...
Tag: mental health
ADHD medication sales stagnant due to high cost
A prescription medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has returned to shelves after a global shortage...
A dream of hope
Jess Mackintosh’s life took a challenging turn when her daughter was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Fuelled by a mother’s love,...
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...
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...
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Stellenbosch support groups: Tackling mental health together
A support group for people struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma was recently launched in Stellenbosch with the aim of providing mental health support in a space free from stigma.
#CrazySocks4Docs: A spotlight on the mental health of healthcare workers
This year 2 500 fun and funky socks were distributed to students at ten medical campuses nationwide as part...
SU’s class of 2020 rises to online occasion with graduation record
Despite the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, Stellenbosch University (SU) last year recorded its largest number of graduates ever.