Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane

Toxic independence is the mindset of always having to do things on your own,” she explains. “People that have toxic independence usually never ask for help, they don't ask people to do things for them. It's almost a control mechanism and feelings of overdoing things so that a sense of strength is maintained.

Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane
Toxic independence is the mindset of always having to do things on your own,” she explains. “People that have toxic independence usually never ask for help, they don't ask people to do things for them. It's almost a control mechanism and feelings of overdoing things so that a sense of strength is maintained.

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Prof Simone Honikman, Director of the Perinatal Mental Health Project; Associate Professor, University of Cape Town

For the first time, maternal mental health is now formally recognised in the country’s official blueprint for all matters relating to pregnancy. Mothers and pregnant women are said to suffer from high levels of mental health problems in SA and one in three women in the country experience depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy and the postnatal period up to one year after the birth

Prof Simone Honikman, Director of the Perinatal Mental Health Project; Associate Professor, University of Cape Town
For the first time, maternal mental health is now formally recognised in the country&rsquo;s official blueprint for all matters relating to pregnancy. Mothers and pregnant women are said to suffer from high levels of mental health problems in SA and one in three women in the country experience depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy and the postnatal period up to one year after the birth

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The Last Ranger, a South African short film, has been shortlisted in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. According to a press release, the film, directed by Cindy Lee, tells the story of rhino poaching and conservation efforts in South Africa.

The Last Ranger, a South African short film, has been shortlisted in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. According to a press release, the film, directed by Cindy Lee, tells the story of rhino poaching and conservation efforts in South Africa.

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