What is Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal emotion which we all feel at one time or another in response to a stressful situation. Situations which can cause anxiety feelings include starting at a new school, when you’re about to make a speech or just before a test.
What is Depression?
Depression is a mental health condition which affects one’s mood, body and thoughts. While we all experience feeling sad and down at times, depression is a serious condition which can affect someone’s ability to function in all areas of their lives
How to support someone with mental health challenges
Our role as members of society should be to validate people’s experiences, support those who need us and ensure that they receive the help that they need. A listening ear and a few comforting words can go a long way for someone who feels alone in their internal, emotional struggles.
Different Mental Health Issues
According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) 16.5% of the adult population in South Africa suffer from a mental illness. All these people are susceptible to experiencing a form of mental health issue at one point or another. So what are mental health issues? In a country with ongoing socio-economic challenges, poverty, …. Read More
Partnership with Shrink Mama
The Almal Foundation has recently established a partnership agreement with Shrink MamaTM . This partnership seeks to increase access to crucial mental health support for the many young South Africans who cannot afford such, through an innovative approach and programmes.
Understanding Mental Health
However, with mental health issues, there are no such “obvious” symptoms. This is what makes mental health issues so difficult to understand for many people.