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November 2020 – Issue 14
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Miss South Africa Reigns in Mental Health Refiloe Nomdada
Shudufhadzo Musida has been crowned Miss South Africa 2020 and her hope is to raise awareness for mental health issues in rural and informal South Africa! At a recent media brunch attended by Your Wellness Matters’ Managing Publisher Jehad Kasu, that was hosted by Brand South Africa at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, Musida said “I plan to bring more awareness to mental health, especially in rural and disadvantaged areas, because I truly believe that we need to work on the mind for any change to come about in this country. I plan to mobilise various stakeholders and the nation so we can bring about educational empowerment through the tackling of issues such as period poverty among young girls, workshops that teach children about the importance of mental health from a young age, and mentorship programmes for young women so they can be empowered to be agents of their own future.” A recent survey released by the Interna- Center: Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida flanked by 1st and 2nd Runners up Dr Thato Mosehle and tional Red Cross revealed that the mental Natasha Joubert health of 62% of South Africans has been a symbol for breastfeeding protection, promotion negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pan- and • Increased use of tobacco and related cialsupport. loss. demic. Mental health conditions were products, alcohol, and other harmful subalready a concern before the pandemic stances. If you experience any of the following, Dr and, while the country has dealt with the Parker advises you to seek professional immediate effects of COVID-19, the You can also contact the South African help immediately: long-lasting negative effects have yet to Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) surface, explains Dr Yusrah Parker, Medical on 0800 456 789 to speak to a profession• Constant fear and worry about your own Advisor at Sanlam Individual Life. al. health and the health of your loved ones; Conditions with long-lasting negative Mental health has always been a priority • Constant fear and worry about your effects include post-traumatic stress disorfor Sanlam even before the pandemic, financial situation and job status; der, depression, irritability, anger, and anxiadds Dr Parker. Sanlam’s income protec• Changes in eating and sleeping patterns; ety, all of which may be brought on by fears • Difficulty concentrating; of getting infected, isolation, inadequate • Worsening health issues; Continued on page 2 supplies and information, as well as finan• Worsening mental health issues; and
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