Kambala urges support for widowers amid rising mental health concerns

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Affirmative Repositioning MP Hidipo Kambala has expressed support for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's commitment to uplifting widows and helping them reclaim their place in society, referring to this week’s Widows Summit. 

Boy child education challenges highlighted at Witvlei event

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Challenges that obstruct the boy child education, such as dropping out of school, lack of support, use of harmful substances and mental health, have topped the agenda during the Boys to Men event held at Witvlei.

Former Miss Namibia Cassia Sharpley opens up about battling depression

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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. 

Windhoek Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga

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Hundreds of yogis turned up for the 11th International Day of Yoga in Windhoek, organised by the Indian Embassy.

Namibians were joined by India's High Commissioner, Rahul Shrivastava, and Indian nationals enjoyed a morning of body union and consciousness through yoga. 

Rise in adult mental health disorders reported

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Statistics provided by the National Policy for Mental Health say 108,313 adults have common mental disorders, while at least 21,500 adults have serious mental disorders.

NCBA Launches Youth-Focused Projects

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The National Collaborative Board Association of Namibia (NCBA) has launched a series of impactful community development projects aimed at addressing pressing social issues.

Namibians Urged to Tackle Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis

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The Founder of Hephzibah Mental Health Wellness Centre, Cynthia Martin, has called on all Namibians to join hands in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse.

She made this call during the Sunflower Night of Pledges in the capital. 

Zambezi VTC promotes fitness and health

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The Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC) held a seven-kilometre Wellness Walk aimed at promoting physical fitness, mental health, and team building.

Suicides continue unabated in first week of 2025

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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.