Mental Health Calendar

We wish all our members a meaningful Heritage Day filled with pride and togetherness.

Every memory matters. This 21 September, raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support families affected by Alzheimer’s. Join the global call to #AskAboutDementia.

Today we honour those living with Alzheimer’s, the caregivers who support them, and the researchers advancing treatment. Take a moment to learn, support, and make a difference.

ADHD often continues from childhood into adulthood. Symptoms change over time, and adults face greater demands with fewer supports. Early, holistic assessment combined with medication, therapy, lifestyle strategies, and environmental adaptations can help. Recognising strengths such as creativity and problem-solving enables individuals with ADHD to thrive across all stages of life.

On a warm afternoon in Lehurutshe, Zeerust, a young boy named Thabo sat under a marula tree, rhythmically tapping a stick against the soil. At the same time, his teacher grew increasingly frustrated at his “restlessness.” Thabo’s inability to “sit still” or follow...

The 10th of September marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. This year’s theme, “Changing the narrative on suicide,” calls on all of us to move from silence and stigma to openness, understanding, and support. Suicide is rarely the result of a single cause. It emerges from a complex mix of trauma, loss, mental health conditions, isolation, socio-economic pressures, and limited access to care.

This year’s theme, “Changing the narrative on suicide,” invites a shift from silence and stigma toward openness, empathy, and support. Suicide exists along a spectrum—from passive thoughts of death to active planning, attempts, and completed suicide. Distinguishing between passive and active ideation is critical, as active thoughts carry significantly higher risk.