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Suicide Awareness Month – Unpacking the Complex Digital Landscape

As we observe Suicide Awareness Month this September, the relentless pressures of the digital world, from comparison culture to cyberbullying, contribute significantly to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and, tragically, youth suicide. It’s time to confront these complexities head-on, offering a deeper understanding and proactive solutions to support our youth. Understanding the emotional landscape of […]

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Expert on SA’s Anti-Bullying Week: “Why are South Africans cyberbullying?”

South Africa has a problem that is getting harder to fix “How would you know if your child was being cyberbullied?” That is the chilling question that we posed during this week’s Anti-Bullying Week in South Africa. Originated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, this year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word.’ “The reality is that a surprising number

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Homeschooling became a hot topic in 2020. Some who would have formally never imagined it as an option now see its merits, simply due to the reality of being forced into it by COVID-19. The question frequently asked is, what are the pro and cons? And sadly that’s an incredibly difficult thing to answer. As

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Anti-Bullying Week – South Africa ranks high in global survey on cyberbullying

South Africa showed the highest prevalence of cyberbullying in a recent report by Ipsos Global, based on research in 28 countries. The report showed that more than 80% of South Africans said they were aware of cyberbullying and almost three-quarters of South Africans believe that the anti-bullying measures that are in place are insufficient. A Vodafone survey

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