The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has announced the launch of five new online mental health support groups scheduled to start in May.
These support groups will provide a space for people facing mental health challenges to connect, share experiences, receive support from their peers and cover a range of mental health topics.
Starting with the stress and anxiety group launching on May 10 at 17:00, the group will then meet twice a month.
This group will be facilitated by Nthabiseng who can be contacted on WhatsApp at 082 930 8634.
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The support group for new parents and caregivers will be launched on May 15 and will meet every second Wednesday via Zoom from 11:00.
For enquiries contact Gabi at gabi@pmhnest.org.
A support group for abuse survivors is launching on May 16 at 10:00, then once a week on Thursdays.
The group will be facilitated by Aretha who may be contacted at 083 657 5838.
The depression group will launch on May 18 at 15:00. From there the group will meet twice a month.
For this group contact Tumelo on 060 307 9381.
Depression, anxiety, and stress for young adults (18 – 35 years old) is launching on May 22.
The group will meet every Wednesday at 19:00.
For enquiries contact Lerato on 072 099 6554.
Each support group will be led by a trained support group leader who specialises in the respective topic areas.
“Members can expect a confidential and non-judgmental environment where they can share their experiences and receive support from others facing similar challenges,” said Jane Mashava of SADAG.
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Lerato, group leader for depression, anxiety and stress for young adults, shared why she started the group.
“As a Mental Health activist and psychology academic, I am inspired to assist individuals struggling with mental health issues.”
