Mental Health
They May Have Finally Figured Out Why Van Gogh Cut Off His Ear
04 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Numerous theories have done the rounds on why Vincent Van Gogh took a knife to his ear, with the most recent pointing to the bottle.
What You Eat Can Seriously Affect Your Mental Health – Here’s Why
02 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The brain and the gut are connected biochemically by the “gut-brain axis”. That bond is so strong that the gut is often referred to as the “second brain”.
Dips In The Ocean – Daily Habit Is Getting Its Medical Benefit Moment [Video]
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Other than surfers, most of us avoid swimming in freezing water, but it might be time to rethink that.
More Evidence Of Dangerous After-Effects In COVID-19 Survivors
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists believe that recovered COVID-19 patients could be faced with some very worrying after-effects.
Tips To Stay Sane If You’re Alone For Lockdown
26 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
While some of us are facing lockdown with partners or family, others will be going it alone. Here’s how to keep mentally healthy over the next 21 days.
Pandemic Stressing You Out? Do These Four Things To Train Yourself To Stop Worrying
13 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Constant worrying and negative thinking can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. It’s time to get a handle on it.
How About This – Nobody With Schizophrenia Was Born Blind
14 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of studies seem to suggest that people who are born blind could be impervious to schizophrenia.
This Guy May Have Taken The ‘Emotional Support Animal’ Thing Too Far
23 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A New York man decided to test the theory that you can register just about anything as an emotional support animal, with excellent results.
What Happens To Your Brain When You Binge Watch
23 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We all love a good marathon TV session, but how much is too much, and what effect is it having on your body and brain?
JOMO Gains Traction As FOMO Is Actually Kind Of Sad [Video]
01 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
First, there was YOLO, and then it was FOMO, and now there’s JOMO. It might be my favourite acronym to date.
A Beginner’s Guide To Beating The Sunday Blues
28 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Sundays would be great if it wasn’t for one tiny detail – the next day is Monday, and a week of work awaits you.
That Time Kate Middleton Took Her Brother To Therapy
14 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Kate Middleton’s brother, James, has spoken out about his battle with depression and the role his family played in helping him through it.
Want To Earn More Discovery Vitality Rewards? Get Some Sleep And Meditate
09 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here’s a little boost for those who enjoy catching extra shut-eye and aligning their chakras.
A Simple Idea For Those Who Can’t Find The Time, Cash, Or Energy To See Friends
24 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Neglecting your friends can be bad for your mental health, so it’s important to make time. Here’s an idea that is proving popular in Cape Town.
The Explosion Of Teenage Depression Linked To Social Media
12 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
More than ever, now is the time to consider the negative impacts social media has on our mental health. Another study, another set of warning signs.
Scientists Have Finally Figured Out What’s Wrong With Millennials
08 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As Millennials try to take over the world, curious academics are looking at what makes them different from previous generations. This study breaks new ground.
Screengrabs Show Man Setting Up Facebook Live Stream Before Burning Himself Alive
15 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A Tennessee musician doused himself in kerosene before setting himself alight, all while streaming it on Facebook Live.
This Is Why You’re Seeing A Lot Of Men Posting Selfies With The ‘OK’ Hand Gesture
30 Aug 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
People are calling it the new Ice Bucket Challenge, and while it’s just starting to make waves in SA it’s gathering steam overseas.
South Africans Are Committing Suicide At An Alarming Rate – What’s The Problem?
02 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Recent studies have shown that the suicide rate here at home is on the increase, something that should alarm us all. So what are the reasons behind this upsurge then?
Madness: Man Steals Bulldozer And Destroys Someone’s House Over Dispute [Photos]
09 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
I’m sure we’ve all dreamt about ploughing a bulldozer through the 5PM traffic and clearing a route home. This guy had a different idea when he hopped behind the wheel of the yellow beast.
Thank God – They’ve Recaptured Mila Kunis’ Stalker Who Escaped From A Mental Institution [Image]
04 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
I’m sure Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are breathing a collective sigh of relief after Mila’s escaped stalker was found. We’re just thankful she is OK.
Mila Kunis Has A Proper Stalker Who Has Just Escaped From A Mental Institution
02 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
I imagine Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have beefed up their security in response to Mila’s convicted stalker escaping from a Californian mental health institution.
The Taxi Anni Dewani Was Killed In, Is Being Used For Weddings [Photos]
30 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With Shrien’s trial set to start in October (after three years of postponement), it seems like the waiting period for selling the evidence in the case has also elapsed and the scene of the murder has a new owner…
Pistorius Report Not Signed As Psychiatrist Has Heart Attack
27 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hold the press folks, one of Oscar’s psychiatrists had a heart attack last night and has been hospitalized! Things are getting very tense…
Oscar Pistorius Mental Tests Are A ‘Game Changer’
27 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While we all wait with baited breath to see what the results of the 30 day observation period will be on Monday when the Oscar Trial resumes, here are the three most likely outcomes – all game-changers!
Forbes Gives Us 13 Things That ‘Mentally Strong’ People Avoid
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many of us worry whether our bodies get enough exercise – but it’s important to remember that our mental health is just as important if we want to be successful and healthy. Clinical social worker Amy Morin prepared this list of things to avoid in order for your mind to be as strong as steel
This Home Is Providing Hope For Mentally Disabled People In The Eastern Cape [AUDIO]
12 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mentally disabled people in the rural Eastern Cape are considered worthless, even evil. When girls are sexually abused, mothers are no longer shocked. We talk to M&G health editor Mia Malan about a small organisation trying to change the shocking way mentally disabled people are treated in rural Eastern Cape, and the support they’ve had since her article was published.
Abandoned Mental Asylums Are Creepy As Hell [GALLERY + VIDEO]
07 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We want to know what really happens on the inside of mental asylums, without ever needing to actually be in one. New York photographer, Jeremy Harris stepped inside a number of abandoned asylums prior to their demolishing, and what he came out with is one of the creepiest collections of shots we’ve seen in a long time.
New Drug Found To Treat Symptoms Of Depression In Minutes
14 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A recent clinical trial conducted by the National Institute of Health in the US has found that a new experimental drug may be able to treat depression symptoms within minutes, as opposed to most current prescription anti-depressants that can take weeks to have an effect.
Schizophrenic Ex-Bulls Player To Stand Trial For Axe Murders, Assault And Rape
24 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ex-Blue Bulls flanker, Phindile Ntshongwana, has been deemed medically fit to stand trial for the alleged murder of three people (two with an axe), attempted murder of another and the kidnapping and rape of a woman. Happy Friday everyone!
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