Minenhle Matela
The podcast focuses on mental health and spirituality, we talked about the nexus between mental health and spirituality from practice and experiential perspectives. In the beginning, the two terms were defined and explained in depth by experts such as Mzamo Ntantiso from PsyCad at UJ who is both a psychologist and a traditional healer. Additionally, Sizwe Zulu who is a UJ student and Peer Educator at the Centre for Student Health and Wellness (C-SHAW) also shared his experiences with mental health challenges and his journey towards becoming a spiritual healer. Moreover, Thabiso Mathe who is a nurse, lecturer, and student counsellor at the Gauteng Nursing College shared her experiences with counselling students presenting with challenges relating to mental health and spirituality. The overall discussion took a deep dive into the different aspects of mental health, spirituality, and the experiences of mental health practitioners, traditional and spiritual healers, and the journey to mental wellness.