Alex Boyé has become known for his uplifting music. Now his support of mental health campaigns has seen him being honoured for adding his voice to suicide prevention efforts.
Mental health
Lifestyle 5 Things We Need to Stop Saying About Suicide
Words are powerful. They can cut and kill or they can love and heal. That is the reason we should consider the language we use when we talk about suicide, says Joyline Maenzanise.
Arts and Culture What HHP has taught us about mental health in the black community
Depression has for a long time been referred to as a “white disease” even though close to one in six South Africans suffer from depression or anxiety.
Politics and Society Suicide behaviour in social circles increases risk for Kenyan men
Young men in Kenya are more at risk of contemplating suicide if they have friends and family who attempted or have gone through with it.
Lifestyle How indigenous and faith healers approach mental health in Ghana
Understanding the different beliefs about disorders is important in efforts to improve mental health care in developing countries.
African identities Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of mental health
Mental health care is neglected across Africa. But there are several reasons why countries should pay attention.
Politics and Society The Reality of Suicide and the Tragedy of Stigma in Our Black African Communities
If we do not change our attitude to mental health issues and suicide, the stigma will make people suffer in silence and ultimately result in more death and suffering, says Joyline Maenzanise.
African identities Broken Men: Males have a higher suicide rate than females
Suicide is a potentially preventable public health problem but studies show that men take their lives at a substantially higher rate than women and we look at why and what to look for.
Politics and Society World Mental Health Awareness Day 2017
Today is the World Mental Health Day. It was established with the aim of creating awareness of mental health issues all over the world as well as mobilising support of mental health.