18 February – Health
Today we were joined on the line by Azola Goqwana and Thami Nkosi – From the Sonke Gender Justice Network. The Sonke Gender Justice Network will be launching a Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) awareness raising campaign event in Gugulethu, at Yona taxi rank on the 22nd of February, from 11AM. Their Peer educators will be educating commuters about STI’s, HIV/AIDS and gender based violence. Your partnership in this initiative will be highly appreciated. Their slogan is “Lets work together to raise awareness about gender based violence and prevent HIV in our communities”. For more information contact their offices at (021) 423 7088 or visit www.genderjustice.org.za
This week is the Teen Suicide Prevention Week and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group will be focusing on educating the public about the serious issue of teen suicide. In South Africa, suicide is said to be the second leading cause of death in the 15 – 24 age group. It is vital to address feelings of depression, suicidality and low self-esteem in teens as early as possible to prevent teen suicide. And in today’s show were joined by Cassey Amor – from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. Who explained more about the warning signs and what action to take if one identifies those signs. For more information you can contact SADAG at (011) 262 6396 or visit their website at www.sadag.co.za alternatively you can try their toll free line at 0800 567 567 or the sms line on 31393.
And we played a feature produced by Sakhisizwe’s producer Ilhaam Hoosain. Ilhaam spoke to Professor Erick Erickson, International specialist in the field of Osteoporosis, who was in the country to give talks on the latest developments and research on Osteoporosis. According to reports, Osteoporosis is a deadly epidemic affecting millions that does not appear frequently in the news. The visible part of the epidemic is the bone fractures that result in disability, dependency and death. The good news is that this epidemic is not only preventable but can be effectively treated. For more information on Osteoporosis go to www.osteoporosis.org.za or contact the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa on (021) 931 7894.
We closed off the show with an interview with Alan Marriott, a member of the British Academy of Hypnosis and a fully qualified and recognised Hypnotherapist. Alan has put together a full hypnosis and weight loss programme to help you lose those extra kilos– successfully. The course called “Successful Secrets of Permanent Weight-loss” will be running monthly, starting in the South Peninsula and will run for 6 sessions at the Fish Hoek Senior School in Fish Hoek. He explained how the programme works. For more information contact Alan on (021) 781 0410 or 076 687 2132.
This week is the Teen Suicide Prevention Week and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group will be focusing on educating the public about the serious issue of teen suicide. In South Africa, suicide is said to be the second leading cause of death in the 15 – 24 age group. It is vital to address feelings of depression, suicidality and low self-esteem in teens as early as possible to prevent teen suicide. And in today’s show were joined by Cassey Amor – from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. Who explained more about the warning signs and what action to take if one identifies those signs. For more information you can contact SADAG at (011) 262 6396 or visit their website at www.sadag.co.za alternatively you can try their toll free line at 0800 567 567 or the sms line on 31393.
And we played a feature produced by Sakhisizwe’s producer Ilhaam Hoosain. Ilhaam spoke to Professor Erick Erickson, International specialist in the field of Osteoporosis, who was in the country to give talks on the latest developments and research on Osteoporosis. According to reports, Osteoporosis is a deadly epidemic affecting millions that does not appear frequently in the news. The visible part of the epidemic is the bone fractures that result in disability, dependency and death. The good news is that this epidemic is not only preventable but can be effectively treated. For more information on Osteoporosis go to www.osteoporosis.org.za or contact the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa on (021) 931 7894.
We closed off the show with an interview with Alan Marriott, a member of the British Academy of Hypnosis and a fully qualified and recognised Hypnotherapist. Alan has put together a full hypnosis and weight loss programme to help you lose those extra kilos– successfully. The course called “Successful Secrets of Permanent Weight-loss” will be running monthly, starting in the South Peninsula and will run for 6 sessions at the Fish Hoek Senior School in Fish Hoek. He explained how the programme works. For more information contact Alan on (021) 781 0410 or 076 687 2132.
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