by Don Stevenson | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog
Why are companies wasting money on Mental Health? Introduction: Stop the Madness Let’s get real: I’m fed up, and you should be too. Companies are dumping cash into mental wellness programs that are about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Employee assistance programs...
by Don Stevenson | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog
Why People Struggle to Prioritize Mental Health: A Psychological Perspective From a psychological lens, the reluctance to check, improve, maintain, and grow one’s mental health is a complex interplay of cognitive, emotional, and social factors. Below, we explore the...
by Don Stevenson | May 26, 2025 | Blog
Navigating Uncertainty: A Guide for South Africa’s Mining and Banking Employees in 2025 South Africa in 2025 is a tough place to work, especially if you’re in mining or banking. Political instability, energy shortages, economic struggles, and environmental...
by Don Stevenson | May 21, 2025 | Blog
Understanding Trauma from Mining Incidents in South Africa As a leading organisation in Mining mental health, we have undertaken the task of exploring the profound and multifaceted impact of trauma resulting from mining incidents in South Africa. Mining is a...
by Don Stevenson | May 20, 2025 | Blog
Harnessing Agile for Mental Health Initiatives in Mining and Banking In today’s high-stakes corporate world, employee mental health is no longer a sideline issue—it’s a priority. Industries like mining and banking, with their unique pressures, face...
by Don Stevenson | May 18, 2025 | Blog
Transforming Mental Health in Mining and Banking: Partner with Drilldown Reports NPC Welcome to Drilldown Reports NPC, a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC) dedicated to transforming mental health in the mining and banking industries. With our official registration...
by Don Stevenson | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog
Bridging Mindfulness and Western Religions Mindfulness, a practice rooted in Buddhist philosophy, has surged in popularity across the West for its mental health benefits, such as reducing stress and enhancing focus. However, its adoption within Western religious...
by Don Stevenson | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
Destigmatizing Mental Health in African Cultures: Exploring Kusintha, Ukuqaphela, and Mindfulness Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier in African communities, often rooted in cultural beliefs that associate mental illness with spiritual causes like...
by Don Stevenson | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog
Depression in the South African Banking Industry Depression poses a significant challenge in South Africa’s banking industry, driven by high work-related stress, economic pressures, and cultural stigma surrounding mental health. General population studies indicate a...
by Don Stevenson | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog
Depression in South Africa’s Mining Industry The South African mining industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employs approximately 477,000 people as of 2023, contributing significantly to GDP and global mineral production. However, the industry’s demanding...
