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

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. 

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

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. 

In recent years, Namibia has seen a significant rise in mental health cases.

What was once managed by a single specialist and one medical officer now requires a larger workforce to meet growing demands.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says the integration of mental health and psychological support within HIV services is key to promoting holistic care, as it will address both mental and physical health as well as improve HIV treatment adherence.

The Windhoek Central Hospital Forensic Unit received a donation of cosmetics, clothes, Christmas hampers, gardening tools, and sweet treats from the Namibian Automated Clearing House, Namclear.

Men attending the 4th National Men's Conference in Rundu described the event as both educational and enlightening.

This is the first time the conference has been held in Rundu.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) dedicated a day to promoting mental health awareness in the workplace, highlighting its vital role in boosting employees' productivity and overall quality of life.

The Chief Medical Officer at Intermediate Hospital Rundu, Dr. Medson Chibwe, revealed that around 600 people were admitted for mental health issues at the hospital between January and September this year.

Dr. Chibwe shared these figures during the World Mental Health Day commemoration on Friday.