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Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse

Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse

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Substance abuse in young people- Stemming the loss of a generation

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Feb. 5, 2023

Mental Health: Suicide — a rising public health threat

Suicide rates have increased by 60% over the last five decades globally and suicide is now one of the leading causes of death among young people
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Feb. 12, 2023

Mental Health: Depression and its impact on individuals, families, workplaces

Rates of depression have been increasing over the last few decades, but in the period following the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has seen a 25% increase in rates of depression.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Feb. 19, 2023

Mental Health: Men struggle too… the challenge of men’s mental health problems

Alcohol and substances can sometimes be used to ‘self- medicate’ the emotional pain, relationship challenges and work related stress.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Feb. 26, 2023

Mental Health: Women’s mental health, helping women to thrive

Women play a complex role in families and societies as daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Mar. 5, 2023

Empowering the next generation: Mental health of children, adolescents

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Mar. 12, 2023

Mental Health: The role of family relationships in mental health

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Mar. 19, 2023

Mental Health: Mental health at work, a case for investment

The environment where we work is a critical part of our mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Mar. 26, 2023

Mental Health: Trauma related mental health problems a public health priority

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Apr. 2, 2023

Mental Health: How fear and anxiety can affect mental wellbeing

Fear is a powerful but normal human emotion that is useful in surviving physical danger.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Apr. 9, 2023

Mental Health: Poverty, adversity and mental health

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Apr. 16, 2023

Mental Health: Psychological resilience: Maintaining mental wellbeing in tough times

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Apr. 23, 2023

Mental Health: Fatherhood and men’s mental health

Fatherhood is a critical phase of life for many men that can change a man’s outlook on life and can also influence their mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jun. 18, 2023

Mental Health: Peace of mind and mental wellbeing

Worry usually involves repetitive negative thoughts around our problems, often focusing on how big the problems are rather than on any potential solutions.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jun. 25, 2023

Discouragement, disillusionment and mental wellbeing

What is discouragement and why do we become discouraged?
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jul. 1, 2023

Regret and mental wellbeing

Regret is an emotion that can arise when we feel we could have done things differently in life.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jul. 9, 2023

Mental Health: Mindset and mental wellbeing

The psychologist Carol Dweck has defined two major groups of mindsets, growth or fixed mindsets.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jul. 16, 2023

Mental Health: Motivation and mental wellbeing

Motivation is essential to maintaining our mental wellbeing and to setting and achieving our goals in life.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jul. 23, 2023

Mental Health: Suicide prevention, the role of the media

The media can, however, have a positive impact on suicidal behaviour and aid in suicide prevention.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Sep. 17, 2023

Mental Health: Dignity in mental healthcare

Have I treated someone with a mental health condition in an undignified way?
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Oct. 8, 2023

Mental Health: Helping someone in emotional distress

At some point in our lives we have all been faced with the emotional distress of someone else.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Oct. 15, 2023

Mental Health: Understanding grief and mental wellbeing

 Loss comes with many questions and with many emotions. Loss will challenge our view of life, shift our paradigms and change our narratives.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Oct. 22, 2023

Mental Talk: Intimate partner violence and mental health

Physical, verbal and sexual abuse by a partner affects almost 30% of women world-wide often resulting in mental health consequences.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Nov. 5, 2023

Mental Health: The impact of having a premature baby on mental wellbeing

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity. 
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Nov. 19, 2023

December holidays and our mental wellbeing

As the year draws to an end and we enter the December holiday season, it is important to consider the impact of the upcoming end of year holidays on our mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Dec. 3, 2023

Mental Health: End of year reflections for mental wellbeing

As we celebrate our wins and mourn our losses it is important for us to take time to reflect to rest, recharge, and realign ourselves as part of maintaining our mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Dec. 10, 2023

Mental wellbeing of parents during school holidays

For most parents particularly those with younger children who need help to prepare for school every day, the daily morning routine can be exhausting.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Dec. 17, 2023

Mental health and road safety

 Road safety efforts should include awareness about the mental health factors that can affect our ability to be safe drivers and safe pedestrians.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Dec. 31, 2023

The mental health impact of New Year’s resolutions

If you think that you or someone that you know may be struggling with a mental health challenge, please contact your nearest health care provider and get help.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jan. 7, 2024

Mental Health: ‘January disease’, financial stress and mental health

Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jan. 14, 2024