Articles – Heartlines

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.

Safeguarding 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.

Faith 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.

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.

Courageously 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.

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Getting 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.

Values 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.

Heartlines and the Wits School of Public Health co-convene the South African chapter of the African Society for Social and Behaviour Change.

The 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?

How 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?

How 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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