MOOD 14 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & MENTAL HEALTH PART 4

FEATURE As part of our Men and Mental Health series, we sat down with 34-year-old Mr Langa and chatted to him about his general well-being, challenges, coping strategies and how he looks after himself. Name: Mr R Langa Age: 34 Activity: Part time HR Officer SML: Describe your general mood? Mr L: I’m almost always …

MOOD 14 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & MENTAL HEALTH PART 3

MALE RAPE AND MENTAL HEALTH , THE SILENT STRUGGLES Men are raped, and sexually abused. The statistics are low due to underreporting but there are numerous instances. Male rape in South Africa is most common during childhood and while in institutional settings as adults. The definition of rape in South Africa has changed. Previously, under …

MOOD 14 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & MENTAL HEALTH PART 2

ABSENT FATHERS In this installment of Men and Mental Health, we delve into the intricate challenges faced by men, with a specific focus on the impact of absent fathers. Numerous  studies suggest that childhood trauma is a good indicator of adult mental health outcomes. Xie et. al (2021), points out that “childhood trauma, emotional or …

MOOD 14 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & MENTAL HEALTH PART 1

Addressing mental health has become a paramount concern in public health. This article particularly focuses on male youth 18-35 (early adulthood and emerging adulthood). The life tasks involved with this stage include the transition to adulthood which consists of divergent obligations emanating from work and family roles. Therefore, individuals would be stressed about the multiple …