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 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:42:13 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-health-day-burnout-and-trump-funding-cuts-jeopardise-south-africa-public-health-gains-403709a This year, healthcare workers worldwide will come together to celebrate World Health Day on 7 April, under the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science”. The South African Institute for Advancement, Inyathelo, is raising awareness about the sustainability of South Africa’s healthcare non-profit sector and emphasising the importance of prioritising the well-being of the NPO sector as a whole. 1-267065 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meta-and-youtubes-wakeup-call-a-global-warning-south-africa-cannot-ignore-622471a When courts in the United States of America recently found Meta and YouTube liable for addiction-related harms to children, it marked a turning point in how governments are beginning to hold powerful digital platforms accountable. 1-266921 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/business-lessons-weve-learned-from-20-years-in-the-industry-066805a Reaching twenty years in business invites reflection. Over that time, we have worked with thousands of families from different walks of life, professions, and communities. While our role is to assist people with funeral arrangements, the work also offers a unique perspective on the realities people and organisations face when life changes unexpectedly. 1-266917 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/imagination-vs-screens-toy-story-5-sparks-global-conversation-066475a The release of the first trailer for Toy Story 5 has sparked an unexpectedly emotional response, with parents around the world zeroing in on a distinctly modern antagonist: screen time. 1-266657 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-states-hike-gambling-taxes-as-addiction-soars-and-industry-fights-back-955334a As a boom in online gambling across Africa gathers pace, governments are hiking taxes to contain addiction risks and fill depleted state coffers. In by far the biggest market of South Africa, the industry is pushing back. 1-266604 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-storytelling-platform-celebrates-young-sa-professionals-622301a Private medical scheme Profmed has launched a storytelling platform to celebrate South African professionals. BeRemarkable invites Profmed members to share the journeys behind their qualifications, careers and personal milestones. 1-266301 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-kids-are-alright-african-youth-outshine-global-peers-in-mental-health-survey-511590a A new Sapien Labs report on global mind health among young people found that youth in sub-Saharan Africa fare better than their counterparts in higher-income countries, while highlighting a general global decline in youth mind health worldwide. 1-266106 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mental health South Africa