Cautiously Optimistic Podcast

Welcome back to the @tstfpodcast. First off trigger warning for the subject matter. On this episode Amo and Ayandamantombazana discuss the recent spikes in Student Suicides in South African Universities. Suicides on university campuses in South Africa are not something out of the norm, these cases are not novel. Are University of blame for the lack the suicide rates on campuses? Why do students elect to die by suicide? What is the experience of the black university student? How does one decides that enough is enough, how do you put your mental health a priority over your academics when the first thing that comes to mind is how your parents will complain about losing their money over nothing? Resources Suicide Crisis Line: You can contact them on 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393. SADAG: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers free and confidential counselling. Their toll free number is 0800 212 223. Lifeline: A 24-hour crisis centre offering free and confidential counselling in all areas. Reachable on 0861 322 322. Students who are not sure if their symptoms should be a concern can fill in self-screening questionnaires on SADAG's website. Mental health is becoming an important topic on campuses. We are hearing more and more cases. We have to start talking about mental health and debunking all the myths about depression and suicide. We need to find out how many students are feeling anxious and in need of help. There are campuses counseling at all universities, many of the times students don’t know about any of the services. There’s also a stigma of having to go on campus for help. They fear that it might go on their academic record. Find us at: Twitter: @tstfpodcast Instagram: @tstfpodcast Facebook: The Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast Do you have a mental health story to share with us? Send an email to: tstfpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome back to the @tstfpodcast. On this episode Amo and Ayandamantombazana discuss suicide and the many faces it has and into a side-bar conversation of note. They delve into why black men are more likely to die by suicide in comparison to their female counter-parts. Do we have a right to stop someone who has choose to commit suicide? What about the role of the absent father, does society place such an emphasis on the absent that not enough spotlight is hone on women who elect to do the same? Find us at: Twitter: @tstfpodcast Instagram: @tstfpodcast Facebook: The Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast Do you have a mental health story to share with us? Send an email to: tstfpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode Two of The Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast. This is part two of the black people and money. In this episode Amo helang and Ayandamantombazana are joined by TK as they discuss: black money, sold out money, how long it takes to build generational wealth, the lack of financial intelligence eKasi also how the black community is inundated with funeral policy advertisements whilst they aren't on advertisements on investment portfolios. Find us at: Instagram: @tstfpodcast Twitter: @tstfpodcast Facebook: The Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast Do you have any question for our guests or show ideas? Send us an email: tstfpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to episode one of the Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast. In part one of two of the black people with money episode, Amo helang and Ayandamantombazana talk about their relationship with money and the contrast between being white broke and black broke. They also break-down the difference between black and white wealth. Find us at: Instagram: @tstfpodcast Twitter: @tstfpodcast Facebook: The Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast Do you have any question for our guests or show ideas? Send us an email: tstfpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 0 of the Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast hosted by Amo Helang and Ayamantombazana. A brief introduction into some of the topics and issues we'll be covering throughout our series. Find us at: Instagram: @tstfpodcast Twitter: @tstfpodcast Facebook: The Thoughts Said Then Forgotten Podcast Do you have any question for our guests or show ideas? Send us an email: tstfpodcast@gmail.com