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27/04/2023

29/06/2021

How does mental health affect South African families? what are the economic and emotional costs of mental health on families?

Tune into Family Matters this evening on Soweto TV, DSTV Channel 251 @ 19:30 where our CEO, Lethabo Sekele, will be in conversation with host, Khanyisa Mothema Khumo Bear

27/06/2021

Please catch our CEO, Lethabo Sekele, bright and early on SAfmRadio @ 4:25 AM with Asanda Beda talking about how organisations can support the mental health of young professionals and graduates as they transition into the world of work.

17/05/2021

"Establishing a company culture which is supportive of mental health requires deliberately building the right structure or ecosystem rather than simply focusing on individuals. This means that you need to address things such as the company’s commitment to wellbeing, culture norms, manager support and any programs or initiatives in place"

We are so excited to have our CEO, Lethabo Sekele speaking at the CapeBPO Knowledge sharing event. Please do join the conversation.

Click here for more details on the agenda, speakers, and registration: bit.ly/3eI2uAN

01/05/2021

This International Workers' Day, we implore all employers and business leaders to place mental health on their agendas and recognise the responsibility they have in caring for the mental health of their employees.
Compassionate leadership is needed now more than ever.
Happy Workers' Day from WorkWell

29/04/2021

26/04/2021

What are those aspects of work design and organisation that can lead to poor mental health for employees?

To take a proactive approach to employee mental health means implementing preventative measures.

This means that companies must continuously endeavor to identify, prevent and manage those workplace factors (hazards) that can lead to poor mental health outcomes for employees.

26/04/2021

What are those aspects of work design and organisation that can lead to poor mental health for employees?

To take a proactive approach to employee mental health means implementing preventative measures.

This means that companies must continuously endeavor to identify, prevent and manage those workplace factors (hazards) that can lead to poor mental health outcomes for employees.

22/04/2021

Creating and maintaining a mentally healthy workplace is important because it is also the law? Did you know?

Employers and management have an obligation to prevent harm to the mental health of workers.

19/04/2021

16/04/2021

We were recently asked to explain what the difference is between stress and depression because symptoms can be similar.

The important thing to remember is that stress is a state while depression is a diagnosable medical/psychiatric illness which affects the brain.

So, what is the difference? Let's have a look at the symptoms of each.

12/04/2021

is more than just 'feeling a bit down'. Depression has many faces which often makes it very difficult to diagnose. When left untreated, depression will result in su***de.

In the workplace, depression can affect one's performance, productivity and also result in strained relationships with colleagues or superiors.

Check out some of the symptoms of depression in the workplace - you may save a colleague or employee's life. Our post on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides some insights on how to identify and help a colleague or employee who may presenting with symptoms.