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To EmpowHER’s written content is an archive of the dynamic and unique lives of women from across South Africa and the diaspora, to give voice to the experiences, accomplishments and real-life struggles of the everyday woman.
We at To EmpowHER seek to provide you, our dear reader, with a safe space to share your story, connect with the women we feature, and engage in critical thinking, dialogue and debate away from the vitriol often spewed on mainstream media.
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Azeeza Rawat
Oct 26, 20226 min read
Psychiatric medication: when did treatment become taboo?
By Azeeza Rawat Edited by Imaan Moosa Psychiatric medication helps countless people live normal and healthy lives. Why then, and how, has...
Azeeza Rawat
Aug 30, 20225 min read
Living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
By Azeeza Rawat Edited by Humairaa Mayet Azeeza Rawat shares her experiences on living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Dr...
Azeeza Rawat
Aug 25, 20226 min read
Alternative healing for mental health
By Azeeza Rawat Edited by Humairaa Mayet & Imaan Moosa Treating mental health goes beyond psychotherapy and medication. Practitioners in...
Karla Cloete
Aug 23, 20222 min read
HERstory: Candice Clark
By Karla Cloete Edited by Humairaa Mayet & Imaan Moosa What is trauma-informed yoga? Counsellor Candice Clark tells us how physical...
Humairaa Mayet
Aug 4, 20224 min read
Misdiagnosis: an epidemic among women
By Humairaa Mayet Edited by Imaan Moosa Medical Intern, Sameera Mayet, talks to us about how misdiagnosis affects women far more than it...
Karla Cloete
Jul 29, 20227 min read
Is birth control making you depressed? It’s more complicated than you think
By Karla Cloete Edited by Humairaa Mayet & Imaan Moosa Anyone with a uterus knows PMS sucks, but when should you be concerned? Is your...
To EmpowHER
Feb 25, 20223 min read
What’s in a Word[le]?
By Tasmiyah Randeree It's refreshing to know something that challenges you, requires you to exercise your brain and makes you think has...
Jessica MacKenzie
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Break the dieting cycle
By Jessica MacKenzie Edited by Randy Tsubane When 2022 started did any of the following thoughts cross your mind: “I am going to try a...
Karla Cloete
Oct 28, 20215 min read
Mental health apps: Cape crusaders or data capers?
By Karla Cloete Edited by Tasmiyah Randeree Mental health care apps can be life-saving, but they also might be stealing your data. Modern...
Karla Cloete
Oct 26, 20214 min read
How trauma could be affecting your health
By Karla Cloete Edited by Tasmiyah Randeree A surprising new study has found that childhood traumas can severely affect health outcomes...
Humairaa Mayet
Oct 25, 20214 min read
HERstory: Psychosomatic Disorders
By Humairaa Mayet Edited by Tasmiyah Randeree Psychosomatic disorders have become increasingly prevalent. There are many different types...
Karla Cloete
Oct 14, 20214 min read
HERstory: A day in the life of a psychiatric intern
By Karla Cloete Edited by Randy Tsubane Interns are a famously overworked crowd. This is especially true for psychology interns in...
Humairaa Mayet
Oct 12, 20214 min read
Campus structures and their effects on the mental health of students
By Humairaa Mayet Edited by Randy Tsubane Tumultuous and turbulent, university is an incredibly difficult and harrowing experience for...
Karla Cloete
Jul 29, 20216 min read
How your gut could be affecting your mental health
By Karla Cloete Edited by Tasmiyah Randeree, Kemiso Wessie & Randy Tsubane Anxiety, depression and stress. Our minds and bodies are...
Guest Author
Oct 28, 20204 min read
HERstory: Ammarah Garda
Twenty-two-year-old Amaarah Garda relates her personal experience with depression and the moment she knew to seek help.
Imaan Moosa
Oct 22, 20203 min read
HERstory: Major Depressive Disorder
A 24-year-old Capetonian shares her story about coming out with major depressive disorder to her family.
Guest Author
Oct 16, 20208 min read
Mental health advocacy paves a pathway to rehabilitation
Twenty-eight-year-old Jabi Sibiya relates her journey of mental health advocacy and using her digital platforms to promote self-care.
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