MOOD 1 | COVID-19

In any pandemic, emotions are heightened, and people must adapt to change. This post is perhaps a reflection of the effects and the adjustments that many of us have to face in what has been described as unthinkable, overwhelming and scary. Indeed, we are faced with an unprecedented crisis and even though South Africa is …

MOOD 35〡CYBER GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. UNDERSTANDING ITS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH AND STRATEGIES FOR INTERVENTION

The pervasive nature of the internet enables individuals from all over the world to interact in real-time. Digital platforms have evolved into public self-expression speakeasies. Personal and social interactions have blended, exposing individuals profoundly to cyberspace. Private matters now feature permanently on TikTok carousels. Unfortunately, this overexposure attracts all types of attention and personalities, with …

MOOD 34│DECODING THIRD SPACES

With so many distractions and stressors it is important to slow down, loosen up and find balance.  As previously discussed in Mood 33, ‘Recreation matters in adolescence’) recreation can fulfil the social, physical and mental needs of individuals. In addition, recreation has been linked to improved cognitive performance, regulating the body and mind, enhancing quality …

MOOD 33 | RECREATION MATTERS IN ADOLESCENCE

WHAT IS RECREATION? Recreation is often described as time spent replenishing energy, resting and engaging in voluntary activities, activities done after compulsory duties and tasks, such as work and school (Aksoy, Cankaya, Tasmektepligil, 2017). HISTORY In contemporary society these activities (in an official sense) are ambiguous and only exist faultlessly in exclusive neighbourhoods. During the …

MOOD 32 | READING CRISIS REVIEW PODCAST

The South African Reading crisis has been well documented in recent news reports. Listen to our take on this topic on Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/social-mood-label/smlpodcast-ep5-sas-reading-crisis-review Check out our socials this month for more!

MOOD 31 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MASCULINITIES IN FASHION SS24. PART 4

PART 4: WORD ON THE STREET Let’s see some visuals and listen to some descriptions/commentary about the evolution of mens fashion and some unique styles from Africa, Europe, Asia etc. See links below and our socials for more. https://youtu.be/677JeGPVsU0?si=1UpPfz_fSpeDR67X https://youtu.be/BF-fI28KHIM?si=BcjV6Cd2NYXiaCmS https://vogue.sg/jackson-wang-styles-mudance-summer-collection/ @socialmoodlabel #manmoodmondays

MOOD 31 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MASCULINITIES IN FASHION SS24. PART 3

PART 3: THREADS TO EXPRESS By now we have established that fashion is a social agent and a vehicle for self-expression. The intricate symbolism in fashion pieces is used as a prop to present a specific image, identity and status. It communicates one’s state of mind, how we want to be treated and what social …

MOOD 31 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MASCULINITIES IN FASHION SS24. PART 2

PART 2: ALTERATIONS TO HEGEMONIC MASCULINITY Throughout history, men’s clothing typically included some variant of a dress. Chinese men adorned the Hanfu, Roman men draped themselves in togas, Scottish and Irish men sported kilts and in Japan, kimonos often included a skirt as the lower garment. In fact, skirts were a key piece of almost …

MOOD 31 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MASCULINITIES IN FASHION SS24. PART 1

PART 1: STITCHING NEW THOUGHTS The contemporary man has redefined fashion trends and masculinity. After all, fashion allows for imagination and creativity. Therefore, self-expression including moods, identity and activism have become very fashionable and explicit in men’s garments.  Researchers confirm that men consume fashion because it provides benefits such as ‘expressing identity, cultivating success and …

MOOD 30 | COVID-19 AFTERMATH: FACTORS CONCERNING WELL-BEING PODCAST

Covid 19 affected all aspects of human activity. The protocols of social distancing and other measures intended to contain the spread of the disease worsened physical and mental health, social and financial health. The public health crisis may be over, but many people are still on the road to recovery. On this episode we zoom …

MOOD 29 | SKIN CARE ROUTINES & MENTAL HEALTH. HEALING BEYOND COVID-19

MOOD 29 Is here. Enjoy our presentation & see our socials for more!