mental healthlatest news & developments
Mthuthu explores Zulu heritage, faith, spirituality and personal struggle on his upcoming album, 'Ntuthuko'.

Mthuthu turns to Zulu heritage, faith and personal struggle on 'Ntuthuko'

On 'Ntuthuko', Mthuthu uses music as a way to document, reinterpret and carry Zulu cultural knowledge into the present, while reflecting on faith, mental health and the personal…

Pam Andrews, who was the youngest member of 101, has opened up about why she left the group at the height of its fame.
Video

Pam Andrews revisits the fame that became too much after 101’s ‘Popstars’ win

The success of 101 looked like a teenage dream, but for Pam Andrews the pressure of fame became too much.

A global backlash against social media has piled pressure on policymakers, with a rising body of evidence showing negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

A global backlash against social media has piled pressure on policymakers, with a rising body of evidence showing negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter, North West frequently captures headlines for what commentators label as rebellious behaviour.

The surname trap: Why some celebrity children thrive while others spiral

What happens when your surname enters the room before you do? Psychologists unpack why celebrity 'rebellion' is often a fight for autonomy.

Experts say mental well-being depends on helping the body’s systems find balance, not trying to switch them off.

Why trying to 'kill' your cortisol is ruining your mental health

Zero stress isn't the goal. True mental health resilience comes from working with your body’s natural rhythms, not flattening them.

Doing nothing looks different for everyone, even if it just means spending an entire afternoon in a hammock.

Are you ruining your vacation by trying to make it count?

Squeezing every sight into your schedule isn't relaxing. Unstructured, empty hours are actually where true recovery happens.

Take the shortcut. Serve the easy dinner. Let someone else bring dessert. Order the groceries. Say no when you don't have the capacity.

Decision fatigue is draining you: How to buy back your mental space

Ditch the guilt around convenience: why delegating daily chores is the ultimate act of cognitive preservation.

People are affected in various ways by the daily weather.

Sunny vs stormy: How the weather quietly shapes our daily choices

Science says grey skies don't equal clinical depression, but temperature, wind, and sunshine shape how we feel far more than we realise.

As the world grieves over the passing of Dolly Parton, we celebrate a life filled with love, laughter and wisdom.

The gospel of Dolly Parton: Lessons on grief, boundaries and healing

How Dolly Parton’s refusal to shrink, overwork, or hide her heartbreak gave us the ultimate guide to protecting our peace.

Market researchers note a shift from pure "impulse buying" to ritualised self-care. They highlight that today's consumers aren't just buying products, they are buying emotional balance and high-satisfaction moments at accessible price points.

The rise of treatonomics: Small indulgences in a tough economy

Driven by the 'Lipstick Effect' and modern behavioural economics, cash-strapped shoppers are swopping major life upgrades for intentional, everyday indulgences.

There is a particular pleasure in waking up on a Sunday morning and knowing that nothing is planned.

Stop over-scheduling your weekends: The hidden benefits of idleness

As research links 'idleness aversion' and guilt to higher stress levels, experts explain why your brain desperately needs unstructured time to recover.

From subtle whispers to viral humiliation, the digital age has transformed bullying into a permanent shadow.

The cost of viral cruelty: How digital harassment impacts boys and girls differently

As viral humiliation follows learners straight into the classroom, parents and schools must look past generic advice and leverage South Africa's cybercrime laws to protect young…

Cyberbullying is not a virtual glitch to be ignored until log-off. It is a real-world crisis devastating the dignity, mental health and academic futures of South African youth.

Deepfakes, retaliation and ruined futures: The real cost of teen cyberbullying

Cyberbullying among teenagers has escalated into a severe crisis in South Africa, impacting mental health and academic performance, while new legal frameworks offer pathways for…

Labelling tiredness as burnout can overlook serious underlying health conditions.

High-functioning exhaustion: The hidden cost of 'having it all'

Persistent exhaustion isn't a personal failure, it's a physiological signal. Why the ultimate modern luxury for women is learning to put the weight down.

Comedian Farieda Metsileng breaks down why your gut feeling is your ultimate internal alarm system.
Video

Your body knows first: Why you shouldn't ignore relationship anxiety

Comedian Farieda Metsileng and experts unpack the science behind 'gut feelings' and why we continuously override our body's visceral stress response.

Explore how small touches of greenery and sensory elements can shift the energy of your home and promote well-being

Stop chasing minimalism: How to make your space work for your mental health

You don't need a costly renovation or sterile minimalism. By clearing visual landing zones and building an unregulated corner, you can finally let your guard down at home.

Taking to Instagram to share his experience, Nyovest offered a raw look into what happens when a mental health condition strips away control, challenging deep-seated societal stigmas and opening a necessary conversation across South Africa.
Video

Beyond the stigma: Cassper Nyovest on his darkest mental battle

Cassper Nyovest opens up about his battle with major depressive disorder, dismantling South Africa's mental health myths while experts outline the warning signs and path to…

Happiness shouldn't just be a personal survival tactic. Instead, let's nurture our collective warmth as we come together to mend what’s broken in our world.

The happiness gap: How peace of mind became a luxury in South Africa

Finland has structural trust. South Africa has survival. What the 2026 World Happiness Report really reveals about us.