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Suicide Crisis Helpline
0800 567 567

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Helpline
0800 12 13 14
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Cipla Mental Health Helpline
0800 456 789
SMS 31393

NPOwer SA Helpline
0800 515 515
SMS 43010

Healthcare Workers Care Network Helpline
0800 21 21 21
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UFS #Fair Kitchens Chefs Helpline
0800 006 333

8AM-8PM TOLL-FREE HELPLINES

Dr Reddy’s Mental Health Helpline
0800 21 22 23

Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline
0800 70 80 90

ADHD Helpline
0800 55 44 33

Pharma Dynamics Police & Trauma Helpline
0800 20 50 26

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011 234 4837

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076 882 2775

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087 163 2030

Ke Moja Substance Abuse
087 163 2025

Have Hope Chat Line
087 163 2050

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MENTAL HEALTH CALENDAR

2023 Mental Health Calendar

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July ATE Calendar

 

Panic Day

Missed the Webinar? Watch the Recording: “The Panic You Don’t See”

🗓️ Streamed on Thursday, 10 July | 🕡 6:30 PM | 💻 Zoom & Facebook

Panic attacks are often invisible to others — but their impact is real. In honour of Panic Day, SADAG hosted a powerful webinar featuring a dynamic panel of Mental Health leaders who shed light on the hidden struggles of Panic Disorder.

Expert Panel:

  • Dr Colinda Linde – SADAG Board Chairperson & Clinical Psychologist, sharing expert treatment insights and tools for managing Panic

  • Nkini Phasha – SADAG Board Member, unpacking the unique experiences men face with Panic Attacks

  • Zane Wilson – SADAG Founder, offering guidance and lived experience for those navigating recovery

Whether you're living with Panic, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more — this session is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and professional advice you won’t want to miss.

👉 Click here to watch the full recording and catch up on this important conversation.


Panic Day

Missed It Live? Watch the Recording: “Behind the Calm — Panic in Teens, Men, and Fear of Flying”

🗓️Streamed on Friday, 11 July | 🕐 1 PM | 📍 Live on Facebook

Panic attacks don’t always look like what you’d expect — especially in teens, men, and those with specific phobias like flying. In this special Ask the Expert session, Clinical Psychologist Shai Friedland unpacks the hidden ways Panic shows up and shares expert tools to help manage it.

Whether you're a parent, partner, friend, or someone who has experienced Panic yourself, this session offers insight, support, and real-world advice to help you or someone you love feel more in control.

👉 Click here to watch the full recording and catch up on this important discussion.


Panic Day

🗓️ Friday, 18 July | 🕐 1 PM | 📍 Ask the Expert Session with Clinical Psychologist Candice Cowen

Panic attacks can be overwhelming and confusing — especially for young people. In this special Ask the Expert session, Candice Cowen unpacks the signs, causes, and ways to support children and teens who are struggling with Panic.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, caregiver, or someone working with youth, this session offers vital insights and practical tools to better understand and support young people facing Panic.

👉 In case you missed it, Click here to watch the recording.


Panic Day

🗓️ Friday, 25 July | 🕐 1 PM | 📍 Live on Facebook @TheSADAG

Experiencing a Panic Attack for the first time can be frightening and confusing. In this special Ask the Expert session, Psychiatrist and SADAG Board Member Dr Laila Paruk will unpack what a first Panic Attack feels like, why it happens, and how to manage it.

Whether you’ve experienced it yourself or want to support someone who has, this session will provide expert guidance and practical tools to better understand and cope with Panic.

👉Click here to follow our Facebook page so you don’t miss this important conversation.

 

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