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11/03/2024

The MBF held a Su***de Prevention Programme in February to promote conversations about the most stigmatised issues impacting teenagers. This was done in honour of Teen Su***de Prevention Month. ***depreventionmonth

11/03/2024

Suicidal thoughts can strike anyone at any time. They are more common than you might imagine. We observe Teen Su***de Prevention Month in February and the Micah Block Foundation, in collaboration with the Steve Biko Centre, organised the Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Debatecompetition as a way to spread knowledge and provide a platform for contrasting viewpoints on this epidemic. ***deawarness

11/02/2024

Hey Guys! Discussing emotions and Su***de Prevention can be very sensitive, however it is vital to have these chats with our teens as they need a good support system. The lack of having a support system can contribute to Suicidal thoughts and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Throughout this week, we aim to create HOPE. Hope through actions. Hope through creating safe spaces for brave conversations.. Most importantly, we would like to remind our future generations that there are people around them that care and help is just a phone call away. ***depreventionweek

16/01/2024

So once the results are out - now what?!? What if you didnt get the results you were hoping for? What if you didnt get the university entrance? What if you failed a subject? What if you disappointed your parents and you dont know how to get over it. SADAG will be hosting two TIK TOK LIVES at 1pm and again at 6pm to help answer all the “What if’s” and “Why’s” and share helpful resources, different options, tips on navigating the conversations and how to cope with the next steps.

16/01/2024

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As we approach the release of the Matric Results, it’s normal for students to experience a mix of emotions – excitement, anticipation, nervousness, pressure, stress, worry, sleeplessness and anxiety. To help navigate the ups and downs, and to create a safe space for Matrics in the next few days, SADAG is hosting an Instagram Live on our Instagram Page to help discuss the rollercoaster of emotions, how to cope, what resources and support services are available if you feel overwhelmed and need to talk, and different options available after the results have come out.

The Live will be on Thursday, 18th January at 1 pm **. The panel of guests will share resources, self help tips, how to support a friend, and options available after the results - they will be answering your questions LIVE!

16/01/2024

The release of final Matric Results is on January 19th, 2024. Parents and students are eagerly awaiting the outcomes. SADAG is hosting a Facebook Live Online on Wednesday, January 17th, at 6 pm. The LIVE session will equip parents and caregivers with practical strategies for how to start the conversation before the results are released, how to talk about options with your child, how to help them navigate the different feelings over the next few days, managing the stress and anxiety, and navigating the post-results period. Clinical Psychologist, Chris Kemp and Ferndale High School’s Deputy Principal and Grade 12 Educator, Musa Chauke will join us LIVE.

If you’re a concerned parent, a caregiver, or a supporter of a student feeling anxious about the results, make sure not to miss this conversation.