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Life less lived

Richard Hawkey shares his passage through burnout and depression in the suburbs through the pages of his newly published book.

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"Imagine looking at this article and only understanding the images. Being illiterate limits the information you can access, and in Africa, one in five people cannot read. Enter Speaking Books, an inventive health tool that was recognised with a United Nations prize for information and communication technology in May. Praised as a world first, each 16-page book relays essential health-related information on a variety of topics, ranging from malaria and tuberculosis to HIV and Aids. Conceptualised by local NGO South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), the free books are clearly worded with culturally relevant illustrations and a soundtrack of the text in various languages, including Zulu, Mandarin and Hindi. According to SADAG founder Zane Wilson, 27 people "read" each title and of these, 97 percent requested more books. To sponsor a series of books for  home-based care workers, call 011 262 6396 or e-mail zane1@hargray.com

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... to Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group. On this website you will find comprehensive mental health information and resources to help you, a family member or loved one. [Read more]

     
 

Do You want to check your Mental Health?
Questionnaires below

  • If you think you may have Depression take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here.
  • If you think you may have PTSD take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here.
  • If you think you may have Anxiety take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here.


 

 

 
 
Mental Health Awareness day Date
Teen Suicide Prevention Week 12th-19th February
Bipolar Awareness Day 26th May
Substance Abuse Prevention Day 26th June
Mental Health Awareness Month 1st-31st July
Panic Awareness Day 10th July
World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September
World Mental Health Day 10th October

SA Journalism Fellowship Program


SADAG and the Carter Center were instrumental in hosting a Mental Health conference for Over 30 South African journalists earlier this year with local and overseas speakers. See highlights from the conference. Click here.



 

Ask the doctor

MEN AND DEPRESSION


Men in South Africa battle to come forward with mental health problems due often to the stigma attached to mental health. Dr Korb, psychiatrist and psychologist makes it clear and easy to understand the many ways to get help and a diagnosis. Click here.


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ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS


Dr Colinda Linde, well known CBT expert, specializing in panic and anxiety, answers questions you may have after you have received your diagnosis. Click here.


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BIPOLAR DISORDER


If you have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Dr Leigh Jeanet, Sandton Psychiatrist, specialising in bipolar will answer some of the questions you may have, after your diagnosis. Click here.


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Emergency lines

Suicide Crisis Line
8am-8pm
0800 567 567
SMS 31393

Pharmadynamics Police and Trauma Line
8am-8pm
0800 20 50 26

AstraZeneca Bipolar Line
8am-8pm
0800 70 80 90

Sanofi Aventis Sleep Line
8am-8pm
0800-SLEEPY ( 0800 753 379)

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line
24hr helpline
0800 12 13 14
SMS 32312

SADAG Mental Health Line
8am-8pm
011 262 6396

Dr Reddy's Help Line
8am-8pm
0800 21 22 23


Journalists

If you are a journalist writing a story contact Cassey on 011 262 6396.

Featured articles


Speaking books

Click on this link to find out more about the Speaking Books - the brain child of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. The Speaking Books are educational and instructional tools aimed at low level literacy populations.

The sales of the Speaking Books help fund SADAG's many phone lines.

Support groups

If you are interested in starting a Support Group, please contact Clare on (011) 262 6396. Click here to download the Support Group pack.

To find a Support Group in your area, please phone SADAG on (011) 262 6396.

Stress and Burnout

Dr Colinda Linde psychologist , Chairman of SADAG and Richard Hawkey, business man and writer discuss Managing stress in the workplace.

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Emergency lines

Suicide Crisis Line
0800 567 567
SMS 31393

 Pharmadynamics Police and Trauma Line
0800 20 50 26		 AstraZeneca Bipolar Line
0800 70 80 90
Sanofi Aventis Sleep Line
0800-SLEEPY ( 0800 753 379)


 Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line
0800 12 13 14 - SMS 32312		 SADAG Mental Health Line
011 262 6396
Dr Reddy's Help Line
0800 21 22 23
Hours 8am to 8pm 365 days a year

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