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𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆😮‍💨💚

There are several ways to identify if someone may be struggling with anxiety. Here are some common signs:

1. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆: Constantly worrying about everyday situations and finding it difficult to control those thoughts.
2. 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Anxiety can make it hard to focus, complete tasks or stay present in conversations, which may affect work, school or relationships.
3. 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀: Anxiety can also show up physically through sweating, a racing heart, shortness of breath, trembling, headaches or fatigue.
4. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Someone experiencing anxiety may avoid situations, places, or activities that feel overwhelming or stressful.
5. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: Some individuals may experience sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest tightness, dizziness or difficulty breathing.

It’s important to remember that anxiety looks different for everyone. If you or someone you know is struggling with persistent anxiety that affects daily life, seeking support from a mental health professional can help.

With everything going on around the world, are you okay? O sharpo? 🥺

Today, the Men Collective SA is commemorating World Safety and Health Day at Work, focusing on the importance of prioritising mental health in both personal and professional spaces.

Employees and line managers are being empowered with knowledge and tools to better understand, identify, and support mental health challenges in themselves and others, while also encouraging regular health screenings and overall wellness.

The initiative aims to create healthier, safer, and more supportive workplaces for all.

A large proportion of people with STIs may not have any signs or symptoms, and some may not be aware that they are infected. Therefore, using a condom is more effective for protection and prevention of STI and HIV infection.

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸🤍

As we continue observing Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we pause to acknowledge the emotional realities many mothers quietly carry every day.

Motherhood changes everything: the body, the mind, the emotions, the nervous system and even identity itself. Men Collective SA supports Maternal , prenatal and postnatal. Our view is that all men should be active in all stages and be more involved. I was so thrilled to present this session.

Some mothers are healing while nurturing others.
Some are overwhelmed.
Some are exhausted.
Some are grieving who they were before motherhood.
Some simply need to be held too.

We remind every mother:

✨ Your mental health matters.
✨ Rest is not weakness.
✨ Asking for support is strength.
✨ You deserve care too.

Let us create communities where mothers feel emotionally safe, supported, seen and heard.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆... 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁⏯️

How are you really feeling today?

Not the automatic “I’m fine.”
Not the version of you that’s pushing through.
But the honest, quiet answer within you.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we want to remind you:

✨ You are allowed to check in with yourself.
✨ You are allowed to feel what you feel.
✨ You are allowed to slow down.

Take a moment today to ask yourself:

* Am I overwhelmed?
* Am I tired?
* Do I need rest, support or space?

There is no shame in needing care. Thanks to City of Tshwane for hosting us on this incredible day.

💚 Your mental health matters.
💚 You matter.

We are so pleased to attend 3 full day on new 3 test algorithm and new HIV Epidemiology.

This course was a refresh and commitment to
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🌿𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

As we step into a new week, we also step deeper into May: Mental Health Awareness Month.

This month is a reminder that mental health is not a luxury: it is essential, it is human and it deserves care, attention and compassion.

This week, we invite you to:
✨ Check in with yourself — how are you really feeling?
✨ Extend kindness — you never know what someone is carrying
✨ Rest without guilt — your mind needs it
✨ Seek support — you don’t have to do it alone

Healing is not always loud. Sometimes it is quiet, slow and deeply personal.

Let this week be a gentle beginning: one where you choose awareness, intention and care for your mental wellbeing.

You matter. Your mind matters. Your wellbeing matters.

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