Derailed: Episode 29: Healthcare workers are fighting losing mental health battles

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Healthcare practitioners are under enormous pressure to care for an ever-increasing patient load – and many of them are taking drastic measures to cope.

This October, HOT1027 is casting the floodlight on mental health, the battles people are fighting , and most importantly where we can reach out for help .

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
17 Oct 3AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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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