BEATING THE FESTIVE SEASON BLUES

Rakhi Beekrum

While this is the most wonderful time of year for some, it’s also the most stressful time of year for many. The reality is the mental illness does not take a break during the holidays. In fact, some aspects of the festive season can exacerbate mental health struggles. The Comparison Trap Those...

Help! My Spouse has ADHD!

Kate Walsh

The diagnosis of ADHD in adults is on the rise. Sometimes, diagnoses can take place years into marriage or long-term relationships. If your spouse has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be asking yourself: What does this mean for us? Perhaps you will find that the diagnosis brings clarity to...

Flowing Water

Take a moment to breathe in, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. This Medshield Mind video uses the calming flow of water, paired with soft, grounding music, to help you ease tension and settle into stillness. As the water moves, allow your thoughts to do the same—unravel, release, and drift....

Movember – Highlighting Men’s Mental Health

Movember is reminder to talk about men’s mental health. The reality that we hope to change is the fact that men are less likely to seek help for mental health and are more likely to die by suicide. While more men are starting to seek help, there are still many who refuse to because they feel that ...

Bullying and Your Child: Prevention Strategies

Kate Walsh

The old saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” Sometimes, parenting can be a whirlwind venture with making it through a week of school runs, packed lunches and bedtimes being a big enough challenge. Sometimes, we only pay attention when something goes wrong. In the case of bullying, the ...

Foot Healths Connection to Mental Health pt. 2

In this episode of Medshield Mind, we’re joined by a health expert for a fresh perspective on wellness—reminding us that even the smallest areas of our health can have a big impact on how we feel, move, and show up every day. [embed]https://youtu.be/LQVVnZxQlBM[/embed]...

Psychological First Aid

Rakhi Beekrum

Most of us know instinctively what to do if someone falls and bruises their knee. However, when someone experiences mental health challenges, trauma, loss, grief or heartbreak, most people aren’t skilled on how to respond. Emotional wounds may be invisible, but they can be long lasting and pervasi...

How to Support a Family Member Diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder: 6 Practical Tips

Kate Walsh

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent type of mental disorders in South Africa with one study finding that almost 16% of the population have experienced an anxiety disorder. Another recent study shows that almost 25% of South Africans experience symptoms of probable anxiety. It’s likely that we...

Calming & Grounding

When life feels overwhelming, it helps to pause and come back to the present. Grounding techniques are simple but powerful tools that bring you back into your body, calm your thoughts, and restore balance. Take a moment now: breathe deeply, notice your surroundings, and let yourself settle. Your min...