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Ending gender-based violence: A statement by the Psychological Society of South Africa
As we approach yet another 16 days of activism against gender-based violence during what has been a very difficult year, especially for women and gender non-conforming persons, we as the Sexuality and Gender Division of the Psychological Society of South Africa express our continued commitment to raising awareness
and continuing our work to end discrimination and gender-based violence.
Despite the enormous challenges of 2020 we know that every single year is a bad year for South African women and gender non-conforming persons who bear the brunt of men’s violence against them. We need to begin to challenge the widespread, yet everyday misogyny, sexism, sexual entitlement, homophobia and transphobia if we are ever to make any inroads in ending gender-based violence. It is also essential that we build and raise consciousness about gender-based violence and how it is linked to everyday and systemic sexism, racism, misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia.
The Psychological Society of South Africa’s position on sexual and gender diversity
CURIOS.TY 10, #MOOD, EXPLORES MENTAL HEALTH NOW AND IN THE NEXT DECADE
MEDIA ADVISORY FROM WITS UNIVERSITY
ATTENTION ALL MEDIA
DATE: 31 AUGUST 2020
HOW ARE YOU? CURIOS.TY 10, #MOOD, EXPLORES MENTAL HEALTH NOW AND IN THE NEXT DECADE
The 10th issue of Wits University’s research magazine, Curios.ty, themed: #Mood, is available online now: http://www.wits.ac.za/curiosity/. (To republish articles, see guidelines below).
By 2030, mental health will be the single largest global challenge we will face (World Health Organization). #Mood answers pertinent questions around mental health and wellbeing through expert analysis and commentary on mental illnesses and neurosciences broadly, as well as the socio-economic, political, psychological, legal, ethical, cultural, technological and other interpretations thereof. Wits researchers shed light on ADHD, suicide, depression, grief, Alzheimer’s disease, euthanasia, and other mental health-related matters.
#Mood also makes a critical contribution to Covid-19, the biggest pandemic in our lifetime, which has shaped the mental health and wellbeing for generations to come.
Highlights
- Is South Africa driving us mad? (page 8): We live in a state of constant high alert in South Africa; does an environment like this also build resilience?
- Save your sanity with sleep (page 16): Lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your physical health and mental wellbeing; find out if napping matters.
- Traditional answers to mind-body-spirit questions (page 32): Indigenous knowledge is critical in helping people cope with mental health issues that western medicine may not address.
- How your tribe affects your vibe (page 34): We are influenced by those with whom we associate most closely and the Covid-19 lockdown has exposed us for who we really are. What are the implications?
About Curios.ty
Curios.ty is a print and digital magazine that aims to make the research at Wits University accessible to multiple publics. Curios.ty is available on the Wits website here: http://www.wits.ac.za/curiosity/
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