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SADAG KZN
The Youth
Edition
NEWSLETTER
MAY 2019
A NEWSLETTER TO ALL
SUPPORT GROUP
LEADERS, VOLUNTEERS,
PATRONS & DONORS
Welcome to our fifth
newsletter for 2019!
Please read, share and
contact us for more
information. "WHENLawrence
- Elizabeth EDUCATINGTHE MINDS OF YOUTH, WE MUST NOT
FORGET TO EDUCATE THEIR HEARTS"
-Dalai Lama -
MENTAL HEALTH COMMEMORATING
MATTERS IN KZN
YOUTH DAY
Monthly specialist and public ON JUNE 16
Talks & Workshops
' June 16, Youth Day, commemorates the historic uprising of our youth
against the injustices of apartheid-a milestone in the journey to
Support Group Training South Africa’s democracy. Across the African continent, it is also
Workshops observed as the Day of the African Child-a celebration of our children
while acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face.
Accredited Specialist
Workshops While adolescence is popularly characterized as a stage of ‘turmoil’, it
is more importantly and accurately a stage of critical physical and
emotional development rich with opportunity to shape the potential
Youth outreach projects at of our future leaders. Together with dynamic internal
schools and universities neurodevelopmental and hormonal changes, our youth face
environmental pressures, demands and stressors that make them
Engaging mental health events vulnerable. The two greatest gifts we can give our children are roots
and platforms and wings. Adolescence is the time when our children are preparing
to unfurl their wings-let us be the consistent loving winds beneath
their wings so that they may achieve their full potential.
AND More...
More: www.sahistory.org.za/topic/june-16-soweto-youth-uprising
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special
mention
VOLUNTEERS
CORNER
We are excited to share that SADAG KZN met with the Department of Education on May 20 at
Hlengimpilo School, in Inanda. We were joined by school principals, learner support agents (LSAs)
and representatives from the four high schools where we will be launching our pilot project,
iKhanda Mandla: Mind Power for Youth.
The pilot project aims to promote mentally healthy lifestyles in under-resourced schools by
engaging youth in sustainable mental health programmes, starting youth mental health clubs.
The project will focus on raising awareness in order to reduce stigma related to youth mental
health; supporting early detection of mental health problems while signposting referral and
support systems. Building mental resilience among young people is critical to general health and
wellbeing.
‘
Adolescents are the greatest resource for a society to thrive’ - WHO.
HOW TO FOSTER POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
COMPETENCE: Provide opportunities to develop emotional, cognitive and physical skills
CONFLUENCE: Boost self-efficacy and esteem by promoting opportunities for success as well as
learning from ‘failures’
CONNECTION: Promote social connectivity with a wide range of people; the brain is a social organ and
social health is essential for mental health
CHARACTER: Support physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth as they explore and define their
unique identities
CARING: Provide a nurturing physical and emotional environment that teaches a culture of caring for
self and others
Adapted from TTYE Guide -John Hopkins 2009
>> TEENAGERS NEED MORE SLEEP THAN ADULTS!
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MAY IN
PICTURES
6 M A Y
Talks on
Depression
with DRC
youth, DMC,
Durban Central
1 0 M A Y
Depression and
Anxiety
Dialogue,
Playhouse
1 8 M A Y
UKZN Student
Support
Services: talk
at Louis Botha
Mental Health
Awareness
Programme
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MAY IN
PICTURES
2 2 M A Y
SADAG KZN
Community
Forum Talk:
Bipolar
Disorder
2 3 M A Y
Presenting at
SASOHN
ACADEMIC DAY
(South African
Society of
Occupational
Health Nursing
Practitioners)
VOLUNTEERS
2 5 M A Y
3 1 M ACORNER
Y
Talk on Presentation
Depression at on SADAG
the Deaf Services at
Association sun pharma
Workshop
Our community initiatives are made possible through the support of
many individuals and organizations, we would like to thank all of you!
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COMING
UP IN
JUNE
PLANNING MEETING FOR
ANNUAL KZN MENTAL HEALTH WALK AND WELLNESS FAIR
15.00pm to 17.00pm
Life St Josephs Hospital, 82 Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge Road), Berea, Durban
7th
Our KZN Mental Health Advocacy Walk and Wellness Fair will be hosted on 6 October.
If you are able to support this event by assisting with
donations, volunteering or sponsorships please contact
kznprojects@sadag.org and WALK THE TALK at KZN's BEST WALK!.
RSVP FOR THE ANNUAL DURBAN MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM RSVP
The 5th annual Durban Mental Health Symposium will be hosted on BY
3 July 2019 from 8.30am to 14.00pm
At the Unite Building, UKZN Howard College Campus, Gate 8
PLEASE RSVP to MHadvocacygroup@gmail.com to book your seat! 18th
SOLOS (Survivors of Loved One’s of Suicide) and Depression Group 3rd
18.00pm - 19.00pm Tues
Contact Lori on suicideprevent@gmail.com
or whatsapp 083 652 0117
Support Group Leaders' Forum 3rd
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16.15pm - 17.00pm
kzn Self care is important! Inviting all Support Group Leaders to join our monthly Thurs
forum with Clinical Psychologist, Suntosh Pillay. This forum offers a space
support forsupervisory personal support and debriefing. It also gives leaders the opportunity for
and confidential support around issues arising in their groups.
groups For more information and to confirm attendance email
Lynn on kznsadag@anxiety.org.za or Whatsapp 078 278 7047
IN-OFFICE SUPPORT GROUPS UKZN Student Support Group
AT SADAG KZN OFFICE, DURBAN 13.00 - 14.00pm - Howard College Campus 3rd
Contact Lynne Richards on Support group for all students across Friday
mentalhealthmatters3@gmail.com for more info Howard College Campus
For more info contact Anne on 081 206 3482
Support Group 1 15 Support Group
with Noor & Wandisa JUN JUN with Noor & Wandisa The Mum's Support Network
14.00pm - 15.30pm 14.00pm - 15.30pm Thursdays & Saturdays - La Lucia Library
Support Group This group is aimed at mums-to-be and new Weekly
with Revania & Krisanya
3 17 Support Group
Revania & Krisanya mums who are suffering from any form of
09.00am - 10.30pm JUN JUN with 09.00am - 10.30pm anger, “perinatal distress”; depression, anxiety,
self harm etc. For mothers needing
Support Group 7 21 Support Group advice, love and support, contact
with Rivendri & Lynne JUN JUN with Rivendri & Lynne Alexandra on
09.00am - 10.30am 09.00am - 10.30am Alexandra@mumsupport.co.za
Support Group 13 Westville Support Group
with Micaela & Lorelle JUN Most Wednesday Evenings Weekly
16.30pm - 18.00pm A group support with an emphasis on
Buddhist Mindfulness techniques. Email
Shawn on skc@telkomsa.net for info
YOU CAN BE A SUPPORT GROUP LEADER!
KZN currently has various groups in and around the Support Group for Care Givers
Ethekwini district, Empangeni, Estcourt, Ladysmith, 17.00 - 18.00pm, Every 2nd & 4th Monday Bi-Weekly
Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg and Verulam. We would love The purpose of this group is
to spread these groups more widely across our province. to provide support and skills for those
To find out more information on caring for family members and loved ones
HOW TO START A SADAG SUPPORT GROUP, with mental illness, neurocognitive
please contact Lynn at kznsadag@anxiety.org.za disorders and substance use problems For
who will be able to answer all your questions and send more information, contact
you more information. Ashley van Heerden on 072 364 4063 or
Kerry Anderson on 083 776 0772
OASIS Support Group Queensburgh Support Group
14.30 - 16.00pm 20 17.30 - 19.00pm, NOW Every Wednesday
Open acceptance supporting individual sexuality June This group has been running bi-weekly for Weekly
Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre, many years & has now been extended to a
enter at 44 KE Masinga weekly group. They focus on Depression &
Contact Michelle Murray on Anxiety. If you live in Queensburgh /
oasis.kzn.dbn@gmail.com Malvern Areas please contact
or Cell 0845800489 Tina on 066 202 9252
Visit www.dbnholocaust.co.za/imaginetomorrowartcompetition for more info
1st
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Weds
NOTICE
BOARD
Men’s Health Month
National Blood Donor Month
2 Child Protection Week (Ends)
15 Go Turquoise for Elderly campaign
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
16 Youth Day
17 Public Holiday
There is a large and growing body of scientific 21 International Yoga Day
evidence attesting to the physical, mental and 24 SANCA Drug Awareness Week (Begins)
spiritual benefits of yoga; it is a practice endorsed 26 Substance Abuse Awareness Day
by Harvard medical school. 28 International Day of Action for
Women’s Health
‘Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody
30 SANCA Drug Awareness Week (Ends)
of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the
symphony of life.’ -Lyengar-
**DISCLAIMER**
SADAG is non partisan, respecting diversity of practices and the right to make informed choices. The views and opinions of
facilitators and/or representatives belong to the author and do not necessarily
mirror the views and opinions of the organization.
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SADAG KZN
SERVICES
SADAG KZN HAS A TEAM OF
PROFESSIONALS THAT IS READY
TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE
YOUTH MENTAL MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH
HEALTH PROGRAMMES CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS, TRAINING SUPPORT
GROUP LEADERS
Custom designed TALKS OR PROGRAMMES
programmes available ie Training Support Group Leaders
Youth led activities, TO BEST SUIT YOUR NEEDS. and Supporting Leaders through
Support clubs,
Mental Health Literacy, CONTACT US FOR MORE process of running these groups
in their respective communities
Sustain wellbeing
INFORMATION AND PRICING.
#mentalhealthmatters
#SADAGKZN
MENTAL HEALTH
SCHOOL MENTAL PSYCHOEDUCATION
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS PROGRAMMES
This includes a once-off campaign MENTAL HEALTH IN This includes Community
on teen suicide, depression, forums, Talks, Presentations,
anxiety, bullying, panic and
THE WORKPLACE
CPD-accredited Training,
substance abuse Awareness campaigns
Includes Corporate talks,
Presentations, Specialised Talks,
Wellness packages for
Employers & Employees
VOLUNTEERS We welcome
volunteers to
CORNER
donate their time
and or skills to
support us
Volunteers monthly meetings
First First Friday of the month, 2pm - 4pm in actively
Friday Join us for tea and coffee and learn promoting
Mental Health in
about our current projects and work in KwaZulu-Natal!
teams with other volunteers
>> Next one on 7 June 2019
WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY, GENEVA 2019 - NCD CHILD EVENT
a view on
YOUNG PEOPLE WILL CHANGE GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH
global Over the past 3 years I have been actively involved in Mental Health
Advocacy and have had the privilege to be part of the
mental health #mymindourhumanity campaign initiated by the 15 Youth Leaders
BY CHANTELLE BOOYSEN from different countries. The Youth Leaders for the Lancet Commission
on Global Mental Health was established in July 2018. The campaign
was collaboratively coordinated by the BeGOOD Team at the University
of Oxford and NCD Child, and funded by the Wellcome Trust.
The global campaign disseminated the key findings of The Lancet
Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development, to
young people worldwide and compiled 3 core goals: * Reduce stigma
and promote a view of mental health as a fundamental part of being
human; * Integrate young people’s voices, values and experiences
into public debate; * Educate young people and inspire them to take
action to promote well being in their communities.
A major part of the vision for the campaign is to create tangible
outcomes that young people can benefit from. We have done this by
means of a social media campaign, online challenges, creating local,
regional events, integrating young people in high level meetings
and launching a Policy Brief that is initiated, created and disseminated
by young people
Young people under 25 make up to 42% of the worlds population and
mental ill-health is currently the leading cause of disability in young
people aged 10 to 24. Yet, young people are least likely to access
mental health services due to under detection, lack of awareness and
help-seeking, and insufficient priority in policy frameworks.
The NCD Child Side event hosted next to the United Nations
Building in Geneva on 23 May 2019 was used to launch the policy
brief with 3 recommendations i.e. [1] To ensure full and direct
participation of young people as well as people with lived
experience; [2] To increase financial investment in early
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intervention and prevention programmes and [3] To strengthen
mental health education in schools and universities.
to CONTRIBUTE
to our impactful
programmes
Dr Suvira Ramlall These recommendations are designed to empower young people to
KZN Director, Specialist Psychiatrist start conversations with your respective governments. It does not
Suntosh Pillay dictate the exact needs of every young person, every community or
KZN Director, Clinical Psychologist every country but it can be used as a guideline to develop workable,
Dr Lynn Norton functional and implementable policies in respective regions.
KZN Coordinator, PHD Health Promotion To view the policy brief and read more about the #mymindourhumanity
Chantelle Booysen
KZN Project Manager & Youth Ambassador campaign visit www.globalmentalhealthcommission.org/policy-briefs
SADAG KZN OFFICE CONTACT SADAG NATIONAL HELPLINE
Lynn Norton | kznsadag@anxiety.org.za 0800 567 567
Chantelle Booysen | kznprojects@sadag.org www.sadag.org
+27 78 278 7047 Newsletter designed by: Chantelle Booysen
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