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Author Archives: Yvette Hess

What about healthcare?- by Mica La Vita

16/10/2017by Yvette Hess Leave a comment

Of late, I have been reflecting about what the next 10 years of my life will look like. This process has led me to ask serious questions about my activism, […]

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Meet new SA Blogger: Helène Janse van Rensburg

07/07/2017by Yvette Hess Leave a comment

The D-word (no, not Divorce or Diet – the other one) I’m a female, 37 years old, a daughter, a big sister, a University graduate, a wife, and a mother.  […]

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Stories, Submissions

#FeatureFriday: Meet blogger ‘Without Grace’

23/06/2017by Yvette Hess 2 Comments

Every once in a while I throw the line out to fish for more bloggers. Not only because I’m sure our readers get bored of our voices but I like […]

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Stories, Submissions

The drawbacks of Lithium for me: Psoriasis by Yvette Hess

21/06/2017by Yvette Hess Leave a comment

The post below details Yvette’s experiences with long term use of Lithium. In her case (and many others’) the continued use of Lithium paired with stressful events imploded and gave […]

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I used to be- Yvette Hess

16/06/2017by Yvette Hess Leave a comment

The post below is a reblog of sorts. One of the founding members of Our Lived Experience, Yvette had stopped writing a while back. In fact, she’s been floating in […]

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Stories, Submissions

How To Support Your Family Member/Friend/Partner With Depression – W.B

12/05/2017by Yvette Hess 6 Comments

How to support your family member/friend/partner with depression: Don’t ask them why they are depressed. Do not say “if you change your mindset …” Do not give advice. I promise, […]

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[Submission]: The Gift of a blog by Jocelyn Fryer

12/02/2016by Yvette Hess Leave a comment

I once had a job, after I’d completed my masters in English Literature, and jumped at the first paycheck offered me… As a high school English teacher. But I grew […]

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Submissions

#FridayFeature: Yvette Beneke

29/01/2016by Yvette Hess 4 Comments

South African born artist, Yvette Beneke talks of her experiences with depression and life after her suicide attempt.

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South African Bipolar News, Stories

Summary of the Mental Health Care Act no. 17 of 2002 (SA)

13/01/2016by Yvette Hess 1 Comment

Summary of the Mental Health Care Act, no. 17 of 2002 Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities! (Redirected from Summary of the Mental Health Act, no. 17 of […]

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Submission: Alex_elu

10/12/2015by Yvette Hess Leave a comment

-“My nighttime sedation… my little piece of heaven the hours I’m not conscious of what’s happening in my reality”

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