Elderly people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia face a double burden of memory loss, and stigma and discrimination. Thomas Selogilwe, who resides in Thaba Nchu, is concerned for the welfare of his 81-year-old neighbour, Magaret Molema. He was roped in…
South Africa has the third highest suicide rate on the continent, with more men than women committing suicide. Clinical psychologist, Zamo Mbele, says the conversation about men’s mental health is long overdue as men continue to bottle up their feelings…
Homeless people are falling through the cracks due to gaps in the delivery of basic health services, especially mental healthcare, in South Africa. Figures from 2020 suggest that at least 15 000 people don’t have a roof over their heads…
