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Tips to encourage stigma-free communication about mental health
Despite many of us becoming more open to the idea of sharing our personal experiences, there’s still a stigma surrounding mental health. One way we continue to perpetuate the stigma around mental health is through how we speak about those who have mental health conditions.
Read more about Tips to encourage stigma-free communication about mental healthSafeguarding vulnerable people remains a priority for Heartlines
Steven Wetton from Give a Child a Family, Oak Foundation's safeguarding partner in Southern Africa, recently ran a safeguarding session at Heartlines to help us continue ensuring the safety and well-being of the people we work with.
Read more about Safeguarding vulnerable people remains a priority for HeartlinesFaith leaders must unite in ending GBV
What role can faith leaders play in ending GBV? We need faith leaders to make a faith stance and a bold faith grounded declaration that their faith traditions, customs, practices and beliefs do not condone and allow gender-based violence.
How storytelling can heal
At his talk at the 2024 Templeton Annual Meeting Heartlines CEO Dr Garth Japhet shares from his personal experience of what a difference knowing someone's story can make on how we interpret their actions and choices.
Read more about How storytelling can healSharing Heartlines’ way of working with communities beyond South Africa
Foundations for Farming Zimbabwe and Zambia joined us to learn about how Heartlines has used social behaviour change communication to reach millions of South Africa with values messages leading to social change.
Read more about Sharing Heartlines’ way of working with communities beyond South AfricaCourageously building together
The Association of Christian Media’s 2024 Leadership Symposium was an opportunity for leaders of media organisations across the country to dream about how they can work together to achieve the association's vision.
Read more about Courageously building togetherGetting the right help
Just as we would take care of the rest of our body, our mental, emotional, social and spiritual health also needs our attention. We must be careful and steer clear of demonizing the well-being of people.
Read more about Getting the right helpValues that build mental health
What does forgiveness have to do with mental health? A lot in fact! Research shows that forgiveness can reduce levels of depression, anger and anxiety. Living positive values can help improve your overall mental resilience.
Read more about Values that build mental healthA new chapter for social behaviour change
Heartlines and the Wits School of Public Health co-convene the South African chapter of the African Society for Social and Behaviour Change.
Read more about A new chapter for social behaviour changeThe power of heritage in South Africa
South Africa has a complex past, so a day like Heritage Day can be met with mixed emotions. But what if we were open to exploring the aspects of our own heritage, as well as the heritage of those around us, to understand ourselves and each other better?
Read more about The power of heritage in South AfricaHow to teach your child the value of honesty
Do all children lie? When should you as a parent or guardian intervene? And, most importantly, how do you handle a dishonest child?
Read more about How to teach your child the value of honestyHow can women thrive when it comes to money values?
As we celebrate women in August, we know that they face a unique set of financial challenges. How can women thrive when it comes to their money values?
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