The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) extends its unwavering support to help parents, caregivers, and Matrics navigate through this important moment when Matric Results are released later this week nationwide. We understand that the outcome of Matric Results can bring about several different feelings, and we would like to offer assistance in coping with the highs and lows of this journey, giving tips on how to start those important conversations before the results are released, and share helpful resources that are available. SADAG are hosting various online LIVE events on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok this week to help start the conversation – see below for more details.
The release of final Matric Results is on January 19th, 2024. Parents and students are eagerly awaiting the outcomes. SADAG is hosting a Facebook Live Online on Wednesday, January 17th, at 6 pm. The LIVE session will equip parents and caregivers with practical strategies for how to start the conversation before the results are released, how to talk about options with your child, how to help them navigate the different feelings over the next few days, managing the stress and anxiety, and navigating the post-results period. Clinical Psychologist, Chris Kemp and Ferndale High School’s Deputy Principal and Grade 12 Educator, Musa Chauke will join us LIVE.
If you’re a concerned parent, a caregiver, or a supporter of a student feeling anxious about the results, make sure not to miss this conversation.
As we approach the release of the Matric Results, it’s normal for students to experience a mix of emotions – excitement, anticipation, nervousness, pressure, stress, worry, sleeplessness and anxiety. To help navigate the ups and downs, and to create a safe space for Matrics in the next few days, SADAG is hosting an Instagram Live on our Instagram Page to help discuss the rollercoaster of emotions, how to cope, what resources and support services are available if you feel overwhelmed and need to talk, and different options available after the results have come out.
The Live will be on Thursday, 18th January at 1 pm . The panel of guests will share resources, self-help tips, how to support a friend, and options available after the results – they will be answering your questions LIVE.
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