https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/336.html South Africa Mental health news 15 Mental health news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/336.html en-us Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:36:34 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-messi-mbappe-and-haaland-use-their-brains-as-well-as-feet-to-gain-a-psychological-edge-at-the-world-cup-519620a Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability. 1-269756 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-the-overwork-culture-is-boosting-the-longevity-economy-397458a The rise of overwork culture in South Africa — along with burnout, cognitive fatigue, and stress-related illness — is boosting the longevity economy. 1-269733 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-ai-cant-bring-total-peace-of-mind-842293a July is Mental Illness Awareness Month in South Africa. This year, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and its influence on the future of mental healthcare — from earlier detection to improved access to support — cannot be denied. 1-269629 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/workplace-wellness-is-a-2-way-street-5-tips-to-improving-employee-well-being-731232a Faced with economic instability, rising costs of living, and increasing workloads, South Africans are finding it more difficult than ever to find a healthy work-life balance. The result is a workforce that is increasingly stressed, overwhelmed and at risk of burnout. 1-269562 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-new-threat-to-south-africas-children-is-not-on-the-streets-its-online-620581a Child Protection Week and Youth Month have long been associated with addressing visible dangers such as abuse, neglect, and systemic failures that put children and young people at risk. In 2026, South Africa must confront a critical shift; children’s lives are no longer divided between physical and digital spaces. 1-269431 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sans-are-running-on-empty-175846a Although companies are committing more visibly than ever to employee well-being, many employees continue to work within systems that remain fundamentally exhausting. The contradiction is becoming harder to ignore. 1-269398 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-do-so-many-african-women-bleach-their-skin-study-looks-beyond-what-they-tellresearchers-170216a In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. 1-267718 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/emotional-distress-damages-denied-high-court-emphasises-psychiatric-proof-403369a Claims for damages arising from emotional shock are often pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success. 1-267435 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/implicated-individuals-in-life-esidimeni-tragedy-to-be-prosecuted-958614a The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. 1-267334 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/build-or-break-challenges-young-men-to-reject-toxic-digital-culture-170186a A new South African campaign is placing men’s well-being at the centre of the conversation around online behaviour, challenging young men to reject toxic digital cultures and redefine what strength and success look like in the social media age. 1-267158 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa