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Challenging mental health stigma on the modern campus

Despite the increasing rates of mental health issues among young people, one of the most important factors hindering university students from seeking help and support is stigma.

By Itayi Washe Apr. 1, 2026

Challenging mental health stigma on the modern campus

Art, justice and healing: Addressing GBV, disability awareness and digital violence through creativity

Addressing them requires more than laws and statistics; it requires approaches that speak to hearts, challenge norms, and restore dignity.

By Ray M Langa Dec. 21, 2025

Art, justice and healing: Addressing GBV, disability awareness and digital violence through creativity

TB survivors battle a legacy of stigma

But her biggest struggle was not physical — it was the crushing stigma.

By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 6, 2025

Breaking silence, empowering the journey

The time leading up to menopause, between 35-45 years usually, is called the menopausal transition or perimenopause.

By Martha Mpakula Oct. 24, 2025

Breaking silence, empowering the journey

Dealing with dry mouth syndrome (Xerostomia)

When you speak, your tongue sticks to your teeth, you sip water constantly, yet the relentless dryness persists, leaving your lips cracked and your breath foul.

By Patience Matambo Apr. 11, 2025

Dealing with dry mouth syndrome (Xerostomia)

Women and menopause: Females face invisibility

What disturbed me most was how these expectations limit women, forcing them into silent resignation rather than empowering them to embrace aging with dignity and freedom.

By Grace Chirenje Mar. 28, 2025

Women and menopause: Females face invisibility

Mental Health: Creating safe spaces for men to talk about their challenges

Bottling up emotions can lead to physical and mental health challenges and strained relationships.

By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jun. 23, 2024

Mental Health: Creating safe spaces for men to talk about their challenges

Talking to your teen about weight

Adolescents are at a high risk of experiencing weight stigma or teasing and its negative effects.

By Young Men’s Health Feb. 10, 2024

Journey into adulthood: The story of an HIV positive TV presenter

NewsDay Weekender health correspondent Catherine Murombedzi recently caught up with the woman on her experiences in living with HIV as well as fighting stigma.

By Catherine Murombedzi Feb. 10, 2024