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

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

MOOD 19 | WOMEN. DESIGNING THE MOOD

“A set of feelings, ephemeral in nature, varying in intensity and duration, and usually involving more than one emotion”. In other words, moods are cumulative in nature and are prolonged. True. Research further indicates that causes of moods and their intentionality is unclear. However, hormones are instrumental in regulating moods. With this in mind, it …

MOOD 17 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | LOVE LABEL PART 4

PART 4: MAMA’S GOT YOU ‘He’s got super power’s his no ordinary kid his Ben 10’. That’s right, don’t adjust your spectacles you are in the right space. “Ben 10” is the informal township colloquialism used to refer to younger men involved with older women. In case you weren't aware, consider your childhood perceptions altered. …

MOOD 17 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | LOVE LABEL PART 2

PART 2: POWER BOMB Traditional gender roles have evolved. Ideally, the power dynamic in a relationship should be equal however in many contexts one person, always has more influence. In that sense it can be said ‘there must be some form of dependency between the parties for a power relationship to exist’. Gender roles are …

MOOD 16 | STRIDES IN LGBTQIA ACCEPTANCE, OR NOT?

Society is divided when it comes to sexual orientation. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community are not readily accepted because of the fear of individuals who do not fit binary gender identities. In many contexts “coming out” and talking about homosexuality is taboo. Subsequently, a lack of information hinders understanding, resulting …

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 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 …