The devastating impacts of the mental health crisis on the youth are impossible to ignore. While the 10th of October was set aside to commemorate World Mental Health Day annually, growing concerns on the alleviation of the crisis still remain. In this podcast, Lubelihle Audrey Mazithulela explores all-things-mental-health with youth activists, storytellers and mental health professionals from around the world. The aim of the podcast is to keep mental health awareness alive while also acknowl ...
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Bad day or something more serious?|Miracle Yemurai Nyamukapa
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22:20Bad days are always going to be there-that’s a fact. Joining Lubelihle in this episode is Miracle Yemurai Nyamukapa, a fifth year medical student at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and together they explore the complexities that come with practicing self-compassion and the importance of knowing when to seek help. Miracle’s academic journey has insp…
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Activism in light of the Mental Health Crisis| Steve Ougo
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32:02In this episode Lubelihle is joined by Steve Ougo, a Kenyan sexual and reproductive health rights activist. As Steve shares about his activism journey thus far, he highlights the intersectionality between sexual and reproductive health rights and mental health- particularly in the context of working with young people. Steve also outlines the critic…
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Life with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)|Annet Kavata
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19:14An individual’s willingness to share their lived experiences with others is a powerful tool in fighting the stigma associated with mental health conditions. The guest in this episode is Annet Kavata, a medical student at Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya and the Founding President of Girl Up AKU. Annet's academic journey is intertwined with her…
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This episode encapsulates Lubelihle’s journey thus far as a mental health podcast host. Lubelihle shares her key takeaways from engaging with guests, her pre-recording planning process and the importance of introducing the podcast to her loved ones before its launch. Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe! You can also follow Beyond #…
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Men’s mental health is a critical issue that warrants more attention as most men suffer in silence. In most instances, societal norms and the lack of mental health education are the leading causes of this predicament. Leading the discussion in this episode is Vital Maronjese, a final-year Social Work student at the Women's University in Africa with…
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Childhood Experiences and Adult Personality Development
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18:58Our childhood experiences-both positive and negative, have a significant bearing on who and what we become later in life. Joining Lubelihle in this episode is Ntandoyenkosi Nobubele Sibanda, a third year Child Development and Psychology student at the University of Zimbabwe. Ntandoyenkosi shares her insights on attachment styles, the complexities o…
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The correlation between mental health and general wellness is crucial in any discussion centered on the alleviation of the mental health crisis. In this episode, Lubelihle is joined by Marcia Hove and together they explore the importance of self-care, the challenges which discourage the youth from prioritizing their mental health and the need for m…
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Welcome to the first episode of Beyond #10 October!
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9:28In this episode, the host Lubelihle Audrey Mazithulela introduces herself and provides a glimpse of what to expect in future episodes. Lubelihle reflects on her past mental health struggles, hopes for the future and how she endeavours to spread a message of hope to other youth around the world beyond #10 October. Please leave a rating, share a comm…
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