SADAG is 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]
SADAG is heartbroken to hear of the passing of our beloved Dr Sindi van Zyl this morning. Our deepest condolences and love to her husband, her beautiful children, her family, friends and colleagues. She was an incredible force for good, with a good heart and generous spirit. This is a massive loss to SADAG, mental health and to the country. Dr Sindi was genuine, open and was a champion for mental health in all the work that she did. She helped shine a light on the mental health of healthcare workers by sharing her own personal journey of depression and inspired so many others to speak out and seek help. She shared so much of her herself with South Africa and we will miss her dearly. We are deeply grateful for everything that she did for SADAG, mental health, HIV/Aids, teen suicide prevention and the health sector in general.
Our thoughts are with her family during this time.
Rest in Peaceful Power our dear Dr Sindi.
Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida launched her online mental health initiative #MindfulMondays hosted in conjunction with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), on Shudu’s Instagram platform @shudufhadzomusida on Mondays at 19h00.
Musida – who announced that she would be focusing on raising awareness around mental health when she took the Miss South Africa crown in October last year – will speak to various experts on a diverse range of topics related to the subject on Instagram on Monday evenings at 19h00.
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NEWSFLASH
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Supporting the Mental Health of South African NPOs
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We need to look after the mental health of NPO’s now more than ever.Supporting the Mental Health of South African NPO’s
Empowering NPO’s through the NPOwer Mental Health Support Programme A first-of-its kind Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Mental Health Support Programme and 24-hour toll-free Helpline to offer mental health care and support to all NPO’s has been launched in South Africa. Called NPOwer, this initiative sees Tshikululu Social Investments partnering with SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) to provide psychological first aid to NPO leaders, staff and volunteers, many of whom are experiencing unprecedented strain and burnout caused by COVID-19. |
SUPPORT GROUPS
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One of SADAG’s main objectives is to establish Support Groups in as many areas as possible, so that everyone, no matter where they live, has access to support. To date, SADAG has facilitated the establishment of over 160 Support Groups throughout the country.
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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. |
Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Depression & Suicide |
Depressive Disorder And How To Cope
Clinical Psychologist, Zamo Mbele discusses Depression and ways in which you can cope. Click here to view the video. |
Bipolar Disorder |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Shai Friedland (Cinical Psychologist) discusses Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the way people can get help should they be suffering from OCD. Click here to view the video. |
Mental Health Stigma & Discrimination
Nkini Phasha speaks on the stigma surrounding mental health and discrimination that people endure within communities. Click here to view the video. |
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