The monster of workplace bullying
Most of our time is spent at work and quite honestly, not everyone loves their job. But, either w
The difficulties of illness in men
In order to understand chronic illness, it involves delving into the most complexities of long-te
The importance of self-care
Self-care is a concept that has gained significant attention in recent years and for a good reaso
Cultivating Mindfulness
In a world filled with uncertainties and distractions, it's easy for our minds to wander, consume
Social support for university students
DO I REALLY NEED SOCIAL SUPPORT?
Many may ask if they really need social s
Surviving a break-up
Have you ever found yourself crying your eyes out after a break up?
Journey within for 2024
We constantly get overwhelmed and have so many responsibilities, so taking a moment for self-refl
BECOME UNSILENT ABOUT ABUSE?
WHY THE SILENCE?
“ How many scars did we justify because we loved the
GBV the new pandemic
Gender-based violence plagues our communities and as a result, we have lost the shock value of th
The impact of alcohol abuse on one's mental health
Substance abuse can have a significant impact on mental health, and the two often go hand in hand
Am I really antisocial?
How often do we hear the label ‘you are soooo antisocial..’ when one prefers to spend time alone?
How can I get in touch with my senses?
Most of us have noticed the sensation we get at the end of the day that feels like we are tired,
Vulnerability in mental health
Understanding vulnerability in mental health is essential as it plays a significant role in an in
ADHD in Adults
ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)- is neurodevelopmental disorder
Why are relationships so difficult?
Whether its communication issues, conflict resolution, compromising or just establishing a health
The impact of grief
Grief is a complicated and intensely personal reaction to loss that extends beyond the commonly a
Sadness versus Depression
Often times we tend to confuse sadness for depression due to common symptoms. Sadness is a human
Understanding and Healing from Trauma: A Journey to Recovery
As a complex and deeply personal experience that can have profound and lasting effects on an indi
What are workplace boundaries?
They are rules and guidelines that an employer implements that set clear lines on how everyone wi
Are you stressed or depressed?
The phrase “I am depressed”, has become synonymous with the expression “
What is burnout?
Burnout is a state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion as a result of prolonged exposur
Support for those who have lost loved ones through suicide
Losing someone to suicide can bring on a range of thoughts and emotions, for example, “I should h
When a loved one considers suicide
Some people due to a lack of understanding still hold negative views towards issues of mental hea
Stress v Anxiety
Due to the similarity in their symptoms, people may struggle to tell the difference between stres
Workplace diversity and psychological wellbeing
The creation of non-toxic work environments that are conducive to employees’ unique identities is
Routines and our mental health
A great number of people find it easy and love having a daily routine, and on the other end, ther
Future Faking: What is it and what does it look like?
Ever been on a first couple of dates and this person seems to be head over hills with you and the
Our mental health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for everyone and entails a huge focus on one’s menta
Tips on how one can manage the psychological effects of experiencing loadshedding
Loadshedding is a frustrating occurrence that continues to negatively affect the livelihoods of S
The importance of reflecting on the year
When a year draws to an end, it is common to find yourself reflecting on the year and how everyth
Dealing with the guilt of taking time off and not working
A lot of people are susceptible to having unused leave days and are constantly at work. This is b
Did You Feel Christmas guilt?
“This year I will celebrate Christmas as it should be”
This may be something you said a
Reconnecting with family: Tips on how to reconnect with your family after being apart
No matter the reason from being apart from your family, it can be a really frustrating period whe
Family estrangement and its impact on our mental health
Estrangement happens when a person experiences physical and/or emotional distance from one or mor
Your mental health condition and the holidays: Keeping your mental health challenges at bay this holiday season
The holidays can be a difficult, stressful and lonely time for individuals and families who are l
5 phobias you probably didn’t know about and how they affect you
Being scared or fearing something is almost inevitable for us as humans, and this is because it i
What the youth can do to help prevent gender-based violence
Recognize the role that gender plays in violence: Boys and men experience abuse
A Note on Sexual Assault
Sexual violence can include but is not limited to sexual assault and rape, sexual harassment, sex
Setting boundaries with your parents as a teenager
We all wish we could have a perfectly healthy relationship with our parents, and some people may
Gender Identity v Gender Expression
A great number of people are not aware that there is a difference between gender identity and gen
Why having alone time can be beneficial
Spending time with those you love or people in general can be a great thing for our emotional wel
When you are numb to your emotions
When we feel emotions we don’t like, it can be a really confusing and frustrating experience for
Dealing with exam stress: A reminder
A great deal of students are busy with their of end of year exams and it may undoubtedly be a tim
Dealing with uncertainty
We all want to go through life knowing what comes next, be prepared and to generally be certain a
Feeling like a failure at work
What we deem as success differs from person to person and we all dream of achieving certain jobs,
Let’s talk about body awareness
Our bodies are what we use to go about carrying out our day-to-day activities and responsibilitie
How having a tidy home can help with stress management
We have a mirage of external factors that can cause us stress, such as our jobs, our financial si
Tips on how to set your goals
Setting goals for yourself is something that a lot of us do, whether its’s new years resolutions,
When grief gets complicated
There’s no ‘right way’ to grieve, and no ‘right amount’ of time to grieve for. However, some peop
Dyslexia and mental health
Dyslexia is a disability that people have to deal with, usually, for long periods of time startin
The benefits of online counselling
It is almost the end of 2022, a time where we come off the back of a global pandemic that forced
Movember Foundation
As we always say here at Syked, mental health is a fragmented concept which affects different gro
Mental health and physical disabilities
Living with a disability (of any form) has a significant effect on the way a person experiences l
5 Habits that negatively affect your mental health
Our emotional and mental wellbeing may undoubtedly be affected by an array of factors that are wa
How you can deal with resentment at work
Harboring hate and resentment is never a good thing, especially in the work context. This is beca
When you don’t like your co-workers
We all want to work in a healthy environment and to get along with all our co-workers, but that m
What is trauma and what is its impact?
What is Trauma?
A trauma can be any distressing or upsetting event.
What does burnout look like in children
Contrary to popular belief, burnout is something that is unique to adults only. Children are know
End of year burnout
Do you find yourself being more irritable than usual towards your colleagues and/ or your work? D
Breast Cancer awareness month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and at Syked we want to shine a light on the condition,
9 habits that can help with your emotional wellbeing
Sometimes when we want to improve certain things about our lives we may get confused about where
What to do when you strongly dislike your sibling
Even though there might be periods of anger or frustration we all want to have healthy and suppor
The importance of habits to our mental health
Whether we are drinking coffee in the morning or drinking tea just before going to bed, we all ha
The implications of emotional abuse
Emotional abuse just like all forms of abuse, has dire consequences on victims that may continue
Outlining emotional abuse
Abuse has many faces and is prevalent in a variety of contexts, emotional abuse is one of them.
Navigating how to express yourself in a relationship
Communication is a crucial component in any form of relationship, romantic or otherwise. This is
4 ways our culture can impact our mental health
Our cultures are a key determinant of the kind of lives we live, and that is because it impacts t
Schizophrenia v Psychosis
Schizophrenia and Psychosis are terms that may have been used interchangeably due to their simila
How Young People Can Invest In Mental Health
For the youth of today, life comes with a myriad of pressures. These range from changes brought b
My Mental Illness Won’t Be Cured Quickly
These days many people are becoming more receptive to mental illness and the struggles that come
Debunking ADHD myths
As is with a lot of mental health conditions, a great deal of misconceptions and myths exist rega
ADHD At Work
Work requires one to be able to pay attention to detail, be organised and to complete tasks at a
ADHD In Relationships
Relationships require a great deal of effort in order for them to last and to subsequently be suc
ADHD in Children
ADHD is a condition that is prevalent in a lot of children, and it usually continues right throug
ADHD – What It Is, What It Looks Like
The 14th of September is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Day in South Af
Thriving in the workplace as a single parent
Single parents are synonymous with going through a number of struggles which can affect their suc
Dealing With Stress As a Single Parent
Being a single parent undoubtedly has its own share of trials and tribulations and is underpinned
Single parent stressors and their effects
When you are a single parent, you’re prone to playing many roles at once, which can cause a great
Single parent stress and burnout
Due to a mirage of reasons, single parent households have become more and more common and are mor
Accommodating albinism in schools and at work
The reality is that those with albinism are disadvantaged in a variety of spaces, such as at work
Debunking 4 myths about albinism
There is limited knowledge about Albinism and there has also been a great deal of stigmas, supers
Society’s influences on the perception of albinism
Society’s perceptions and attitude towards albinism has a big effect on those people with albinis
Outlining albinism
September is Albinism Awareness month in South Africa, and due to misinformation, myths and stigm
What you can do when life feels out of control
Despite what we may be faced with, it is important that we consciously and consistently work hard
When you feel like your life is out of control
Some may be big, and some may be small, but the reality is that we all have choices to make on a
Toxic femininity in the workplace
We may be more familiar with the concept of toxic masculinity and how it manifests itself in the
How you can deal with toxic femininity
A crucial step in dealing with toxic femininity is that you have to be able to understand it and
What toxic femininity may look like and the impact it can have
“Toxic femininity can affect your health and wellbeing in many ways by increasing stress levels,
Toxic femininity
Aggression, excessive self-reliance, and withholding the expression of emotion are some of the ha
Ways in which trauma affects people
Some of the most common reactions to trauma are listed below. These reactions are often linked to
Trauma
What is trauma?
A trauma can be any distressing or upsetting event.
Syked ‘emotional labor’ self-care
- Regain your sense of control: When you live in a world that is constantl
How ‘emotional labor’ may affect women in the workplace
The reality of a lot of women is that the work they do, does not start, and does not end at the w
‘Emotional labor’
A lot of the “behind the scenes” work that women do, goes unnoticed and unappreciated. This is be
Problem solving skills
Life is a compilation of different choices that we have to make, others are easy, and others are
Outlining phobias
First, what is a phobia?
A phobia is essentially a fear caused by a specific o