Press & Media
In order to break down stigma and increase awareness Alexa believes it's essential to have accurate and empowered representations of mental health issues in press and media.
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If you're in need of a blog post or article to be written, an interview for TV, radio and/or podcasts around mental health, get in touch with her.
TV, Radio & Print
Published articles
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Mental Health Matters Vol 7, no. 3 - Dealing with anxiety is about more than just taking medication
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Mental Health Matters Vol 8, no. 3 - Teen suicide and suicide safety plans
Books
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Surfacing: People Coping with Depression and Mental Illness. Written by Marion Scher, with self-help tips provided by Alexa Scher
Radio
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702 / Cape Talk Radio - The Azania Mosaka Show - Mental Health Check-in Moments
Interviews
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2021 - Health-e News - "Mentally Aweh Campaign Race for Mental Health".
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2021 - The media online - "Depression and anxiety in freelancers: Finding stability in the unpredictable".
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2019 - The power of Zero - "Online in South Africa".
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2019 - University of Pretoria Student Newspaper - "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among Health Sciences Students".
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2013 - Ground-Up - "How to organise support for mental health in places where there is none".