YOUR HEALTH...

YOUR HEALTH...

Health   June 26, 2025

 

STRONGER TOGETHER: NURTURING THE MIND - A MESSAGE FOR MEN THIS JUNE 

By Charlene Kaseke

This June, as we recognize Men's Health Month, I want to shine a light on a crucial aspect of well-being that often goes unaddressed: men's mental health.

For generations, men have been taught to be "strong," to "tough it out," and to suppress emotions. While resilience is a valuable trait, this societal expectation can create a silent burden, making it difficult for men to admit when they're struggling mentally or emotionally. The truth is, mental strength also means knowing when to reach out for help.

Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and stress affect men just as much as anyone else, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This can lead to serious consequences, impacting relationships, work, and overall quality of life.

I know there's often a misconception, particularly within our African communities, that therapy or talking about mental health is a "Western" concept or that African men are inherently resilient and don't need such support. But mental health is a universal human experience. Your strength as a man is immense, but that doesn't mean you are immune to the pressures and stresses of life. It takes true courage to acknowledge when you're not okay and to seek help, regardless of your background or cultural expectations. Your well-being matters, and there is no shame in seeking support for your mind.

I want every man to know that it’s okay to not be okay and that seeking support is a sign of immense strength, not weakness. 

Let's encourage open conversations. Let's create spaces where men feel comfortable sharing their experiences without judgment. Let's remind each other that true strength lies in vulnerability, in connection, and in the courage to nurture our minds as diligently as we nurture our physical health.

If you or a man you know is struggling, please reach out. There are compassionate resources available, and you are not alone. You are valued, you are heard, and we are stronger together.

#MensHealthMonth #StrongerTogether #MensMentalWellness #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #MentalHealthMatters

•Charlene Kaseke soldiers at Harare City Corps, Greater Harare Division.

#SeasonOfPrayerAndCommitment  - Salvationist online

What is Low Self Esteem?

What is Low Self Esteem?

Health   May 24, 2024

 YOUR HEALTH 

with Hazel Simango 

LOW SELF ESTEEM

 

◇When one downplays or ignores 

their  positive  qualities. 

◇Judges themselves to be inferior to their  peers. 

Incidence

◇High  in teenagers especially  young  girls.

  

CAUSES

◇Unhappy childhood  involving parents  and other significant people such as teachers. 

◇Poor academic performances 

◇Bullying 

◇Abuse can be verbal, sexual or physical 

◇Age high in teenagers 

◇Health reaction of others to the condition  one has

◇Life experience  if one does not receive  love, affection and positive  interaction in childhood 

◇Constant criticism and negative  talk.

◇Physical and mental health  issues  

◇Peer pressure to achieve  and excel in certain areas  .

◇Stigma or discrimination 

◇Family  or relationship problems .

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 

◇uses negative words to describe themselves  such as  "am stupid, am fat, am ugly or unloveable."

◇Lacks confidence about who they area and what they can do.

◇Blaming your self always when things go wrong. 

◇Thinking they don't deserve to have fun.

◇Avoiding things and fear of fulfilling 

◇Being overly upset by disapproval or criticism. 

EFFECTS OF LOW SELF ESTEEM 

◇May lead to addiction in later life eg  substance abuse 

◇Depression 

◇Anxiety 

◇May have negative impact on relationships 

◇Lead to unhealthy choices  in life.

◇Suicidal thoughts 

◇Withdrawal 

◇Eating - disorders 

◇Social Phobia

◇Hysteria 

HOW TO IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM 

◇Focus on things you are good  at .

◇Celebrate  the small things in your life  .

◇Focus  on things you can change  don't  worry about things you can not  change. 

◇Avoid doing things or trying to do things  perfectly. 

◇Do things you enjoy. 

◇Be with people who don't bring you down 

◇Volunteer to help others as well.

◇Get professional counselling  if there is  need. 

 

OVERCOMING FEAR IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO GAIN SELF CONFIDENCE. 

*Hazel Simango is a Medical Practitioner  based in Chinhoyi. She soldiers at Hunyani Corps in Makonde Division - Salvationist online

Overcoming Low Self Esteem

Overcoming Low Self Esteem

Health   May 14, 2024

 YOUR HEALTH 

with Hazel Simango

Hunyani Corps

Makonde Division 

LOW SELF ESTEEM 

:When one downplays or ignores 

their  positive  qualities. 

:Judges themselves to be inferior to their  peers. 

Incidence

^ High  in teenagers especially  young  girls.  

CAUSES

*Unhappy childhood  involving parents  and other significant people such as teachers. 

*Poor academic  performances 

*Bullying 

*Abuse  can be verbal  , sexual or physical 

*Age  high in teenagers 

*Health reaction of others to the condition  one has

*Life experience  if one does not receive  love, affection and positive  interaction in child hood 

*Constant criticism and negative  talk.

*Physical and mental health  issues  

*Peer pressure  to  achieve  and excel in certain  areas  .

Stigma or discrimination 

Family  or relationship problems .

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 

*uses negative words to describe themselves  such as  "am stupid ,am fat ,am ugly  or unlovable "

*Lacks confidence about  who they area and what they can do.

*Blaming   your  self  always  when things  go wrong. 

*Thinking  they don't  deserve  to have fun.

*Avoiding  things and fear of fulfilling 

*Being  overly upset  by disapproval or criticism. 

EFFECTs OF LOW SELF ESTEEM 

* May lead  to addiction in later  life  eg  substance  abuse 

* Depression 

* Anxiety 

* May have negative  impact on relationships 

* Lead  to unhealthy  choices  in life.

* Suicidal thoughts 

* withdrawal 

* Eating disorders 

* Social  Phobia

* Hysteria 

HOW TO IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM 

.Focus on things  you are good  at .

.Celebrate  the small things in your life  .

. Focus  on things you can change  don't  worry about things  you can not  change. 

.Avoid  doing  things or trying to do things  perfectly. 

 .Do things you  enjoy. 

.Be with  people  who don't bring you down 

.Volunteer  to help  others  as well.

.Get professional  counselling  if there is  need. 

 

TO OVERCOME FEAR  IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO GAIN SELF CONFIDENCE. - Salvationist online

Church Joins Fight Against Drug Abuse

Church Joins Fight Against Drug Abuse

international   December 08, 2023

 

Health Correspondent 

Credit : Anti-Drug Abuse Forum Zimbabwe 

ADAF in partnership with Evangel Bible College ,MFM Academy and New Hope Academy hosted Evangelist Gerald Mayhan and his team from USA in Chitungwiza on Friday 29 September.

The USA team compromised mostly of former victims of drugs and substance addiction, from adolescence into adulthood and a former law enforcement agent who shared his experience in investigating drug related crimes.

All of them now evangelists after being saved shared their testimonies with the  students aged between 13 to 19 years and junior and senior pastors who made up the audience.This was testimony that drugs and substance abuse has no race,no gender,no class,no profession,no season and......... no boundaries.

#onmymind

#DrugFreeWorld

#OMG

#God

#saynotodrugsandsubstanceabuse

#AssembliesOfGod

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Cholera Prevention A Priority - KDG Zimbabwe

Cholera Prevention A Priority - KDG Zimbabwe

Health   November 24, 2023

 

By A Correspondent 

A leading car dealership company has implored Zimbabweans to be meticulous in preventing the acceleration of chorela cases. 

According to KDG Zimbabwe, cholera, though preventable, is  deadly.

 In a brief statement on Thursday, KDG Zimbabwe stressed the need to observe meticulous prevention measures...

"Cholera can be a severe and rapidly progressing illness. By taking proactive measures, it is possible to prevent the spread of cholera

#AwarenessPost #sicknessaware #KDGAuto #Zimbabwe #ZimbabweCholera #Cholera."

Zimbabwe has recorded cholera cases in all the 10 provinces, according to information released by the country’s health ministry.

Zimbabwe Council of Churches Statement On Breast Cancer

Zimbabwe Council of Churches Statement On Breast Cancer

Health   October 09, 2023