The Hephzibah Mental Health and Wellness Centre hosted Sunflower Day in Windhoek, calling on communities to pledge against substance abuse and support youth mental health.
Windhoek Deputy Mayor Nangula Amutenya said mental health is a pillar of human dignity and sustainable development.
Former Miss Namibia, Cassia Sharpley, shared her journey with depression and how she survived three suicide attempts.
Speaking at the launch of the book ‘Unmasking Postnatal Depression’ by Morna Ikosa, Sharpley encouraged those going through the same to seek help.
Mothers gathered to unmask postnatal depression during the launch of the book ‘Unmasking Postnatal Depression’ by Morna Ikosa.
After experiencing postnatal depression with the birth of her children, Ikosa narrated her story with inputs from experts.
The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.
The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men.
World Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed annually on September 10th, brings attention to the urgent requirement for mental health support and suicide prevention strategies.
