“Radically Underestimated”: The Case for Support Groups

In this episode, mental health experts Luvuyo Teko and Dr Shahieda Jansen describe why support groups work and why we need more of them.

Please note that this episode includes an interview that makes reference to substance abuse. You can contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s Counselling Hotline on 0800 567 567.

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned the following:

Research by Guests

Luvuyo Teko co-authored a study titled ‘The Role of Community-Led Support Groups in Facilitating Recovery for Young Adults with a Substance Use Disorder’. It’s available here or via your institution.

Dr Shahieda Jansen is the author of Masculinity Meets Humanity: An Adapted Model of Masculinised Psychotherapy. If you’re in Cape Town, it’s available at Clarke’s Bookshop. Institutional access to the e-book is via Taylor & Francis.

Ready to Start a Support Group?

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A circle of chairs ready for an Al-Anon support group meeting.

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) runs training for support group leaders. In our episode on this topic, host Jenna Solomon records her journey through the process.

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Mental Health Support Available

  • South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s Counselling Hotline: 0800 567 567 (toll-free and 24/7)
  • Ke Moja WhatsApp Chat Platform: 087 163 2025 (available 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week)
    This is an initiative of SADAG and the Department of Social Development.

Transcription

You can access a transcription here.