10/10/2020
🌿World Mental Health Day🌿
Connection is crucial during this isolated COVID-19 "new normal". Connecting with others who love you is not only important for your mental well-being, studies have shown that it also boosts immunity.
Notice withdrawing and disconnecting behaviour. It is ever so important to be hypervigilant towards child mental health! Reach out and connect - it may save your or someone else's life.
If you, or someone you know, are battling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out! Here are some resources, don't be too afraid/embarrassed/angry to connect with someone in this time:
🌷Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline
08000 708090
🌷Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit
0761 435787
🌷Childline
0800 055555
🌷Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline
0800 456789
🌷Lifeline South Africa
0861 322322
🌷South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Su***de Prevention Line
0800 567567
🌷South Africa Su***de Crisis Helpline
0800 212223
0800 121314