Employee Assistance Programme
Our Social Workers are trained professionals who create a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly about what you’re going through and explore constructive ways to deal with life’s challenges. If you need help at any time – day or night – you can call our confidential EAP helpline 010 133 0525.
This blog is dedicated to supporting mental health across every stage of your life. Together, we’ll explore mental health topics that help reduce stigma, encourage healthy self-care habits, and empower you to make informed decisions about your mental health wellbeing – one post at a time.
Participating employer groups include Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum (including Contractors), Northam Eland Platinum, Valterra Platinum (excluding Contractors) (Amandelbult Complex, Mototolo Complex, Mogalakwena Complex, Polokwane Smelters, Base Metal Refineries, Waterval Smelters, Converter Plant, Precious Metal Refineries and Mortimer Smelters) and Modikwa Platinum Mine.
Tips on Managing with Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can create problems in all areas of your life. The good news is that you can learn to manage it! Here are tips that can help you cope with the symptoms, how to get focused, and turn chaos into calm. 1. Get organised and control the clutter! The most familiar […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
As we mark World Mental Health Awareness Month this October, and observe World Mental Health Awareness Day on Saturday, 10 October, we are invited to pause, listen and learn. It is a meaningful opportunity to create spaces where people with lived experience feel heard, respected, included and supported. Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices. Real Change. […]
Employee Assistance Programme
Platinum Health’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free, confidential counselling to support all qualifying employees. Our aim is to help you enjoy a healthier, more balanced life – both at work and at home. Your emotional wellbeing matters, and you never have to face life’s challenges alone. Prefer to speak to someone face-to-face? You can [...]
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Every healthy workplace is built on more than policies, procedures and performance targets. It is also built on trust. Psychological safety is the shared belief that people can speak honestly, ask questions, raise concerns, admit mistakes and offer ideas without fear of humiliation, blame or punishment. When employees feel safe to use their voices, teams […]
Changing the Narrative on Suicide
World Suicide Prevention Day, observed today, 10 September, reminds us that suicide is preventable and that everyone has a role to play in prevention. The 2024–2026 global theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” calls for moving away from silence, stigma and misunderstanding towards openness, compassion and support. Understand. Notice. Ask. Support. People who experience suicidal […]
Building mental resilience as a woman
As women, we carry many roles, responsibilities, and expectations every day. We may be building careers, caring for families, supporting loved ones, managing relationships, and still trying to make space for our own dreams. Life can be beautiful and rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Mental resilience is what helps us keep going with […]
Women in Mining: Caring for Your Mental Wellbeing
Women in mining are at the heart of one of South Africa’s most demanding and important industries. Every day, you contribute your skill, strength, focus, and dedication, whether you work underground, on the surface, in technical services, laboratories, healthcare, administration, or leadership. Alongside these responsibilities, many women also carry roles at home, in their families, […]
Mentally preparing for retirement
Retirement is one of life’s biggest milestones. While many people focus on financial planning, preparing emotionally and mentally is just as important. Retirement is not simply about leaving work; it is about creating a meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling new chapter. For many people, work provides more than an income. It offers routine, purpose, social […]
Workplace bullying. Recognise it. Address it.
Everyone deserves to work in an environment where they feel respected, valued, safe, and treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, workplace bullying remains a reality for many employees. Understanding what bullying is, how to identify it, and what steps to take can help protect both your wellbeing and your rights. What is workplace bullying? […]
Understanding substance abuse and finding help
Drug addiction and substance abuse are crucial challenges in South Africa, affecting individuals, families, and communities across all backgrounds. The country faces a rising tide of both legal and illegal drug use, from prescription medications to hard drugs like heroin and crystal meth. Understanding the causes, signs, and available treatments is important for anyone seeking […]