Mental Health

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a treatment for depression

"The corona pandemic that we are facing is simply like a slow-motion car crash - we are all in the process of being traumatized"

- Observations by Gary Viljoen, Clinical Psychologist, Cape Town

Explains what GAD is and how to manage it

Ukudakumba okanye ukuphazamiseka okungamandla kokudakumba (MDD) ligama eli banzi elisetyenziselwa ukucacisa inani elikhulu lokuphazamiseka okubonakalisa isimo sokudakumba nokuphelelwa ngumdla kwimisebenzi eliqela yemihla ngemihla.

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder -  Inattentive Type of disorder

Imagine walking down a road, a truck comes out of nowhere and speeds towards you. An immediate and intense feeling of terror takes hold, your heart races and you begin to sweat. Now imagine feeling this way while shopping, driving, watching television, or chatting to a colleague at work.

OCD is a long-lasting condition marked by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and / or repetitive ritual behaviours (compulsions).

Depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) is a broad term used to describe a large number of disorders characterised by a depressed mood and a loss of interest in usual activities. 

If your child has ongoing problems in one or more areas such as reading, spelling, writing, or maths, he or she could have a learning difficulty.

Too much brain activity over a prolonged period of time can make you mentally exhausted, slowing you down, making it difficult to focus, and potentially leading to more serious health issues