The 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. According to World Health Organisation, the objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support mental health. On 99fm, we had Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Heidi Burmeister-Nel speaking on, depression, anxiety, suicide and how to take better care of your Mental well-being.
With the idea that ‘boys don’t cry,’ still being a false belief of society today, it can be difficult for men to reach out for help in troubled times. According to Namibian Psychologist, Dr Shaun Whittaker, “We would do a society a big favour if we could look at this quite seriously.” Dr Whittaker adds that, “There is a lot we can …
As we continue to explore the power of the mind, in this episode of the MYD Show Charine Glen-Spyron joined us in studio. Charine is a Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO of the new Namibian mental health clinic, Bel Esprit. Charine shares here the stats regarding mental health in Namibia, the warning signs, the myths and so much more. “Mental health …
As we continue to uncover the power of the mind and what it is to own our own thoughts, in the series A Mind of My Own, we sat down with Melissa Mukaiwa. Melissa studied meditation at a Monastery in Thailand and since her return has been raising awareness for meditation in Namibia. In this episode of the MYD Show, …
How much stress is too much? As the end of the year approaches, most people are reporting their stress levels as at an all time high. However, how much is too much and what constitutes chronic stress? To help us understand stress a little better, Occupational Therapists at at Bel Esprit Clinic, Helena Louw and Nina Balzer prepared this guide …
Considering that well being is more than the absence of a disease, integrative and alternative medicine, with its holistic approach to a persons mind, body and spirit is proving that this approach to health is about creating a life defined by being well. For true empowerment and lasting healing when talking mental health, the team at the Bel Esprit Clinic have …
A Namibian driven company, the Bel Esprit Clinic, is about to open in Windhoek with a view to empowering Namibians regarding their mental health. Through in- and out-patient services for a broad spectrum of mental health disorders, this clinic will offer holistic and multi-disciplinary teams and treatment, bringing hope and healing to Namibians when talking mental health. Part of that …
To start off our new series, A Mind of My Own, Namibian Clinical Psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker joined us in studio to share the latest science regarding mental and brain health. “If you look at the research on corporal punishment, it’s very clear that there is not a single benefit to it, on the contrary that is where the violence …
Intrepid adventurers’ are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, a challenge that is also a metaphor for the battles faced in mental illness and the freedom that comes from asking for help. The two adventurers’ are Desmond Howard and Ian Daniel, friends who share a common history of battles with mental health and the dangers that surround …
Problems don’t discriminate. We all experience our fair share of difficulties and adversity. But in handling problems, at times, it seems that the best, easiest and simplest option is to just “bite the bullet” and keep those problems buried away inside. Why bring about further stress and heartache by talking about our issues? Let’s simply bottle them all up and …