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Schools, parents “Need to take it seriously”: World Mental Health Day

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On World Mental Health Day (10 October), supported by the World Health Organisation, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) notes that nine percent of all teenage deaths in the country are by suicide, adding that suicide is the second leading and fastest growing cause of death among young South Africans in the 15-25 age group. Cassey […]

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Parents and teachers fail to fully understand life online: Digital Citizenship Week South Africa

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This week, 14 – 18 October, it’s Digital Citizenship Week South Africa (#DigCitWeek), but, as we witness online, it’s a relevant concept that’s important year-round and applies to both ‘tweenagers’ and adults. Media stories appear on a daily basis of cyberbullying, sexting, privacy breaches and mental health concerns relating to smart devices and social media.

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Swimming upstream for respect

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Has the smartphone and social media changed the dynamic of respect between parents and teens? Thursday, 1st August, is International Respect for Parents Day, created in 1994 to encourage the appreciation of parents all over the world. Although the celebratory day started before hand-held technology became ubiquitous, #RespectForParentsDay is more topical than ever, as the balance of power

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