July 2021
1. What is Mental Health?
Mental health is your emotional, psychological, and social well-being and is just as important as your physical health. Managing stress can take a lot of effort, and with help, it can become more manageable. One in four adults experiences at least one diagnosable mental illness per year.
Mental Health is your general state of well-being and state of mind. Something that should be looked after.
Take a look at this video from the World Health Organisation (W.H.O):
Mental Health & Covid-19
Article from Mental Health.Gov: What is mental health?
Article from W.H.O.: Technical Guidance: Mental Health and Covid-19
2. What is Mental Illness (Why should I care)?
Living with a mental condition may be a challenge. However, most diagnosable conditions are treatable. It is useful to take into consideration that how we feel and think is central to the way we live our lives. Being aware of your emotional/ psychological state of well-being can help you maintain your daily activities, fulfilling relationships, including coping with stress.
Mental Illness or condition is something that disrupts your mental state of mind. And interrupts how you feel, think, communicate and behave.
Feeling informed about your Physical health and Mental Health can benefit your overall capacity to function in society, at home, and at work. Sometimes just being aware of your mental health is enough to contribute to your overall personal growth.
Make an appointment to start the conversation:
Michelle Luscombe, Institutional Counselor (REG NR: IR: 10102 CCSA):
https://bit.ly/asewellnesscounsellor
or
Christo Van Der Westhuizen, Psychologist/Coach (HPCSA Reg Number: PS0033847):
"There is no health without mental health."
ASE WELLNESS has created a ‘quick, standard check-in’ survey for you to complete in your own time.
Click below to see how you are coping. Your answers will remain confidential and anonymous.
General Student check-in: Click Here
General Staff check-in: Click Here
For those of you that are already booking your counseling sessions or may have booked in the past, see the below Survey suited for you (Feel free to complete in addition to the above).
Wellness Survey: Click Here
EMERGENCY AFTER-HOURS CONTACT:
For a Suicide or Emergency help contact us on 0800 567 567 - WhatsApp 0768822775
or
ER 24 -Emergency Medical Care South Africa: 084124
The South African Depression And Anxiety Group (SADAG): Website
South African Federation for Mental Health: Website