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The world marks “Mental Health Day” on the 10th of October.

Here on home soil, experts are warning South Africans are battling on multiple fronts - with very few reaching out for help.

So, for the month of October, HOT1027 News is casting a floodlight on mental health in our country - and more importantly - the many lifelines available to help ourselves and our loved ones.
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Derailed: Episode 48: "A ticking dagga timebomb"

The availability of dagga products in South Africa is setting off major alarm bells in the medical fraternity. As we put mental health under the microscope this October, we're looking at some of the substances that are being abused - like dagga. HOT1027’S Tara Penny has more…
25 Oct 12PM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 47: "I banned myself from casinos"

A Joburg woman who was addicted to gambling for decades has told HOT1027 News that it felt like leading a double life. As we near the end of our mental health series this October, we're also looking at where gamblers can get help. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… Anyone wanting…
25 Oct 5AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 46: Swys de Bruin: "Burnout is no joke"

Performance coach for the Springbok women Swys de Bruin is warning burnout is a serious condition that won’t 'just get better on its own'. He's shared his journey through burnout as part of our special focus on mental health this October. HOT1027's Tara’s Penny has more… Anyone wanting to reach…
25 Oct 4AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 43: "Talking about suicide is essential"

As we focus on mental health this month we're being urged to ask direct questions if we think our loved ones are grappling with suicidal thoughts. According to SADAG our country has some of the worst suicide statistics in the world - with 23 people taking their own lives -…
24 Oct 4AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 41: "Burnout has become a badge of honour in SA"

As we enter the final stretch of the year, experts are reminding us that we have annual leave for a reason. As part of our Mental Health focus this month, we're looking at burnout – especially within the South African context - where working overtime is often seen as a…
23 Oct 3AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 40: "Divorce and the breakdown of families"

While we focus on mental health this October, we're being warned not to underestimate the effects of divorce on those splitting up, their children, as well as within the wider family. Call centers, councilors and healthcare providers are warning many are "walking wounded" due to the breakdown of marriages. HOT1027’S…
22 Oct 5AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 39: Craig Urbani -"My mom had me arrested"

South African actor - and recovering alcoholic - Craig Urbani says accepting help was the greatest investment he's made in himself. We sat down with him to find out more about his journey as part of our focus on Mental Health this October. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… Anyone wanting…
22 Oct 3AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 38: "Opioids are spreading here in South Africa"

A South African billionaire who spent 5 years addicted to opioids has told HOT1027 News we're underestimating how serious the problem is here on home soil. As part of our special series this October , we’re looking at mental health from as many angles as possible. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has…
21 Oct 5AM 2 min

Derailed 37: "Work / Life balance is important"

As we zoom in on mental health here in South Africa this October, we're all being advised to look at our ''work- life balance''. Many of us spend more waking hours at the office - than we do at home - and there's often a domino effect when it comes…
21 Oct 3AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 36: "The Sleepless Generation"

The recent advances in technology have given rise to what experts are calling “The Sleepless generation”. As we examine the state of mental health in our country , one of the themes that keeps coming up is sleep deprivation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
20 Oct 6AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 34: "Loneliness has become an epidemic"

As we put the mental health under the microscope this month, we’re being warned not to underestimate the impact loneliness is having on our population. This October, HOT1027 News is roping in the experts to explain what people are battling with – and where we can turn for help. HOT1027’s…
19 Oct 2AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 33: "Our son Adam tragically took his own life"

Parents who’ve tragically lost children to suicide are warning sometimes there aren't any obvious red flags to look out for. HOT1027 News is spending the month of October looking at the many different ways we can look after ourselves and each other. Hot1027’S Tara Penny has more…
19 Oct 1AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 32: Neil's story - "I tried to kill myself"

As we look at the state of mental health here in South Africa , topics like suicide and self-harm can often be seen as something we shouldn't be talking about. This month, as we focus on mental health in our country - and where we can get help - we're…
18 Oct 5AM 2 min

Derailed: Episode 30: "The kids aren't alright"

Psychiatrists say we’re only now starting to appreciate the mental health damage caused by the pandemic - with an increase in children and adolescents being treated for depression and anxiety. This October, HOT1027 news is looking at the state of mental health in our country – and where we can…
18 Oct 3AM 2 min
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