White River Manor is a registered essential service provider and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer a world class therapetic programme. We have taken every precaution to maintain the integrity of our environment and screen clients both before and on arrival. Our staff too undergo regular testing and screening to ensure the safety of our clients.
Many people ask if burnout and depression are the same things. While they have several symptoms in common, there are some key differences, and being able to differentiate between them is very important as the two often get misdiagnosed. What is burnout? “Burnout” is a phrase that is commonly used in modern life, especially in...
There is a common misconception about therapy. Most people believe that it’s the last resort; something they turn to once they hit rock bottom. Certainly, if you’re a successful individual, there’s no way you should need therapy, right? However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Being successful can never make you immune to any...
For a long time now, the importance of sleep has been well understood. It is, after all, the foundation of a healthy body and mind. But while we’re aware that 7-8 hours of shut-eye is needed for us to function well, there’s another less widely known form of downtime that is essential for our health...
The Covid-19 pandemic prompted a quick transition from the office to our homes. Two years into the pandemic, we are understanding the impact of remote work on mental wellbeing. Although it was a welcome change for some, studies show working 100% remotely is not the dream for everybody. Microsoft’s 2022 New Future of Work Report...
The oldest members of Gen Z are turning twenty-five, and most of them entered the workforce only a few years ago. Yet, they are among workers reporting the highest rates of burnout and driving the “great resignation.” In 2022, Deloitte surveyed 14,808 Gen Zers and 8,412 millennials around the globe and found out how stressed...
Workplace stress is a prevalent problem, especially in today's ‘'work hard, play hard'’ culture. Stress statistics in South Africa Statistics from the South African Federation of Mental Health report that most adults spend 50 - 80% of their waking lives at work. Additionally, around 70% of employees experience severe stress that disrupts their daily functioning...
The signs can become so routine that you may mistake them as just another part of life. Living with burnout almost seems normalised in modern culture. People are accustomed to working long hours, having little time for their personal enrichment, and always feeling like there’s something else they need to do. If left untreated, burnout can lead...
Remembering that we're only human and can only do so much in twenty-four hours is often a far-out concept for many. The above is true if you're an overachiever or highly ambitious individual. Experiencing burnout Emotional exhaustion and burnout are often the result of constant striving and working excessively long hours to achieve your goals....
Most of us have heard or read somewhere about how a certain amount of stress can be good for us. Why stress can sometimes be good for you Some researchers suggest that exposure to moderate stress levels can help build our resilience, thus, making us stronger, more robust individuals. How to manage stress positively One...
Work-related stress is one of the leading causes of burnout - a condition that often gets attributed to specific professions, for example, physicians, paramedics, and firefighters. Although, burnout can affect anyone at any time and for several reasons. What is burnout? Burnout occurs when people struggle to cope with the demands of workplace stress. The...
In this candid and illuminating interview, our New Business Development Manager, George Georgas, chats to venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and business speaker, Vusi Thembekwayo. We hear about Vusi’s own experience of burnout, the importance of wellness, and learn how to spot the warning signs. Let’s Talk Wellness https://youtu.be/A0145LhRb0g “Don’t wait for Rome to burn down,” says...
We are very excited to bring you this exclusive and enlightening interview by Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Affluence magazine, Ronald Nair, with guests George Georgas, our New Business Development Manager, and venture capitalist, entrepreneur, business speaker, and author of Thrive in Disruption, Vusi Thembekwayo. The subject is burnout: what it is, how to spot it,...
