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Speaking books by SADAG

"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

Mental illness & kids not a joke!

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Jay and Michelle
Support group leaders		 Lungelo Mavuso
Counsellor
 Katrina Rumball
Intern
 Jeremiah Kgomongwe
Support group leader

Jay and Micelle run one of the oldest support groups in South Africa, Click here, to find out why this couple is committed to helping others.
Lungelo Mavuso joined SADAG for an assignment requiring her to volunteer at an NGO. Click here to find out what has kept Lungelo at SADAG for two years.
Katrina Rumball volunteered for SADAG for seven months as an International Intern from Britain. Click here to see why she was drawn to SADAG.
Jeremiah Kgomongwe has volunteered for SADAG for seven years. Click here to find out what inspires him.
Shanne
Counsellor and Trainer		 Peter Siyabuswa
Support Group Leader		 Thavanisha
Counsellor		 Sally
Support Group Leader

Shanne has been counseling for SADAG for 12 years. Find out what makes it matter to her and what makes volunteering so important to her. Click here.
Opened the first rural support group for panic in his local community. Click here to see why he is still involved 14 years later.
Drives from Pretoria to Johannesburg to counsel people who need help and five years later is still making a difference in people's lives. Click here to see what makes her give up her weekends.
Has gone through her own depression and has come out with coping skills she uses to help patients and family members. Click here to read her story.

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

Akeso psychiatric reponse unit
Gauteng Emergencies 24 hour
010 040 HELP (4357)


Journalists

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

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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 Dessy 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.

click here to view

 

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