Suicide-related life claims surge by 62% over five years
Discovery Life’s claims data reveals rising risks, with increasing concerns about mental health and skin cancer.
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When money matters: understanding the link between financial stress and mental health
Financial stress frequently appears in the workplace as anxiety, which can develop into depression, increased absenteeism, and substance abuse.
Costly battle: addressing absenteeism with corporate wellness programmes
Absenteeism costs South Africa R12bn to R16bn annually, with mental health-related ‘presenteeism’ adding an estimated R235bn a year.
Health app introduces three firsts to the South African medical scheme industry
Discovery launches funded internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and telehealth services to address the alarming surge in depression.
