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.
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".