One fitness trainer’s fight against eating disorders
At 22-years-old, Liney Bezuidenhout is using exercise to inspire thousands to live a healthy lifestyle. With over 7 million...
Category: Mental health
The power of forgiveness
Acclaimed journalist Julian Jansen grew up in a rigid household, ruled by his father. The senior journalist for Rapport...
Many women academics still recovering from lockdown burn-out
Higher education institutions in South Africa should look into remedying the negative consequences that the Covid-19 lockdown had on...
Photography used as a new lens to address gender-based violence
An international photography-based project aimed at starting discussions around gender-based violence, was recently shown in Stellenbosch to test its...
Occupational therapy students assist with mental health support at SU
The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD), at Stellenbosch University (SU), is currently experiencing the after effects of...
More than 450 gather for Maties Colour Run
More than 450 people, including around 150 children, recently took part in a Colour Run hosted by Maties Sport. ...
Woordfees panellists talk hallucinogens and mental health
Hallucinogens show promising effects in the treatment of mental health but there is no “golden bullet”. This is according...
A move to mindfulness as SU hosts workshop for students
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) centre for student counselling and development (CSCD) recently hosted the first of eight online mindfulness workshops...
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Shana Fife and her unfiltered truth
Shana Fife is an acclaimed author, blogger and 2019 Jakes Gerwel fellow. Her debut memoir, Ougat, from a hoe...