Making mental health matter | Shudufhadzo Musida | TEDxJohannesburgSalon

Former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida's TEDxJohannesburg talk traces her inspiring journey from rural Limpopo to global mental health champion. Musida spotlights her impactful "Mindful Mondays" initiative, emphasising the crucial need for mental health education and dismantling cultural stigmas. She calls for robust public-private partnerships to prioritise mental wellness. Learn how investing in mental health transforms communities and join Musida's mission to build comprehensive support systems. Discover actionable strategies to enhance mental health resources and awareness in your area. Shudufhadzo 'Shudu' Musida: Author, Mental Health Champion, and former Miss South Africa. With degrees in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and International Relations, Shudu advocates for mental health and sustainable development. As UNFPA Regional Champion, she promotes sexual reproductive health rights. Her two books on mental health reflect her dedication to this crucial cause. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@vuyiswadlamini9273]

I am a simple person, I see Shudu, I click ❤

[@nwabisapbodlo3246]

Your passion for mental health education is amazing. Please don’t stop. South Africa needs this.

[@murendenifelicity1473]

Oh Shudu. You are so resilient. Thank you for all that you do!!❤

[@Teentutor840]

I hope this can help a student out there Sorry if am bragging. I am one of the top leaners at my school In the past few months I couldn't even focus due to depressing and anxiety Didn't have anyone to talk to because it's still indeed a taboo I African homes It affected my marks badly I mean really bad So now I balance my mental health with my academic coz I struggled from fatigue and had to spend days without studying Which forced me to write an exam without revising Let's continue raising awareness coz mental health is still considered as white people thing

[@kgao__]

Hey, I’m so proud of you! And I hope your mental health is getting better each day! ❤️ You’re a powerhouse! ❤️

[@Teentutor840]

@@kgao__ thank you so so much

[@TumiMcCarthy]

I have the same experience as you, I really struggled at school last year. I couldn't study and I failed. But this year, I am better.

[@Teentutor840]

@TumiMcCarthy mental health is undermined and it hurts

[@thaaaaabi]

My Shudu , my forever Favorite miss RSA ! I am so proud you and forever inspired by you ♥️

[@Katleho-mafisa]

A reminder of why this work is so important ❤

[@mandycigwa9367]

My favorite ever Miss SA she has never stopped working since 2020 so proud of you shudu well done ❤️❤️

[@michellepeme6808]

Continue mobilizing this awareness movement Shudu, you are definitely called.

[@lihlemaziko7360]

Wow. Congrats Shudu and thank you for such a provocatively and thoughtful tedx, we see you, we appreciate you and thanks for breaking the norms of our society. Such topics are considered taboo in our communities, but I love your resilience and you are so brave. ♥️🥰👌🏾

[@musamsonga2640]

The world needs more of you Shudu, keep shining ❤️

[@asandamagidela9563]

Powerful Shudu. Keep up the good work, Mamah👏

[@palesamokgosi9553]

One day I’ll be on that stage ❤️

[@andilendimande9896]

Thanks for sharing. Your delivery is immaculate.

[@thereadauntmzansi]

The fact that so many of us relate with Abi and Mpho's stories - they are us, and we are them. My maternal Grandmother is one of the biggest advocates of mental health in my life and I've since returned that favour now that she's in her old age. One of the stories from her that stands out for me was of one womxn who had an affair when her husband was away eGoli, the affair resulted in a child. Now, every time that the husband would come home, he'd chase the wife away to the other man's home. The wife would go to her parents', and they'd chase her back to her marital home where she wasn't wanted by the husband. So, every morning when the husband was home, the wife leaves early to "wait" outside the other man's home, then come back later at night. Later in her life, this womxn started "losing her mind" and never got the psychological help she needed until her passing.

[@dakiedakalo2293]

Such a powerhouse ❤

[@ThembiNator5]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@Nightingale671]

This talk really touched me. Thank you Shudu 🙏🙏

[@thatomosehle4816]

This was soo powerful. Thank you Shudu 🙌

[@thidziambimulibana7600]

Thank you so much Shudufhadzo, you’re doing an incredible job❤

[@Motswako]

One of our beautiful miss SA. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nchadintsimane8198]

I love Shudu so much❤

[@Motswako]

@@nchadintsimane8198 She is making Mzantsi proud . Our full SA blooded miss SA. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless her beautiful SA soul

[@Mbongie-BL]

Ohh Shudu my Angeee❤❤❤❤

[@QueenB-b39]

This was beautiful and insightful Shudu

[@Cousin_Bee]

Mental health matters. Shudu has been about this ever since I've known her❤❤❤❤

[@fhatuwanigavhi7649]

Thanks for sharing your story with us Shudu❤

[@onelisakodwa8370]

Empowering the mind is empowering the soul with compassion and love.

[@cleopatralimakatsomokokoan7873]

Amazing Shudu!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tshephogees525]

Thank you Shudu for the insight

[@Ms_Thabi]

So proud of you Shudu! Keep up the great work 👏🏾

[@rendy_m_]

Go Shudu go🎉❤🥳

[@IsabellaS967]

Thank you so much Shudu 🥺❤️🩷

[@DorcasTshabalala]

Shudu is literally my biggest role model ❤

[@tiisetsotalane]

I agree with you wholeheartedly.Thank you so much Shudu🤍

[@mathembibhengu9751]

Shudu, thank you ❤

[@tshegoblessing3162]

Ohh SHudu,you are such an inspiration dear.😍

[@KgethoewKgetho]

Abi ❤❤❤

[@DrNshali]

Wow❤Loved it.

[@OmolemoMarole]

Go shudu ❤🎉 shine like star babe

[@palesamokgosi9553]

Soo proud ❤️

[@bornofgod2837]

Wooow Shudu❤

[@nomkhithamchophele2297]

Beautiful Shudu, well done 👏👏

[@GerminahMose-ur1nj]

Love u Shudu so much ❤

[@nolum2706]

♥️♥️

[@kholekilemotloi]

This conversation needs to be continued. Thank you, Shudu.

[@princesschonco9205]

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[@kate_khelious]

Love you shudu 😭❤️❤️

[@We_Explore031]

❤❤❤Shudu 🥺🥺🥺

[@Thendo439]

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[@modikoakoena250]

❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sanah6933]

Give the man his cheque!!!!

[@JuliaMarothi]

♥♥♥♥

[@mafikichili6942]

🤍🕯🙏

[@DanielMathebula-kq9tb]

Since when do people read TedTalks Or have I been deluded all along

[@user-ee3ig7bl5c]

You've been deluded

[@DanielMathebula-kq9tb]

Hahahhahahaha you are funny I have known TedTalks speakers to memorise but hey Lazy world we live in - convenience comes at a cost Reading????

[@PlanetCherz]

​@@DanielMathebula-kq9tb What's more important here, her capacity to memorize or deliver her message??? Notice how she's telling a story and not making a speech. There's a time and place for everything.

[@nyasha4964]

@@DanielMathebula-kq9tb just thank God you have good memory and move on. Why is this bothering you?

[@DanielMathebula-kq9tb]

Aaaaah There is no time and place for being inauthentic Reading?????

[@jhadebredenkamp97]

Shudu's story is so tired gurl. Next🥴🤡

[@siyamshengushabalala]

No story is ever tiring, especially mental health education.❤

[@jhadebredenkamp97]

@@siyamshengushabalala please don't put words in my mouth; read properly and with comprehension. I said she's tired (which she is) and I'm not taking back what I said. If you're struggling to swallow that bitter pill, you can choke.

[@siyamshengushabalala]

@@jhadebredenkamp97 How else wouldn't I have struggled to comprehend what you wrote there with that English? No one is putting words into your mouth, you know exactly what you meant by saying, "Shudu's story is so tired gurl. Next". How do you move from that, to saying, what you meant is that the person who's telling the story is tired? Come on, fix your grammar before accusing anyone of putting words into your mouth.

[@Staying_aliveforwomen]

The question is why did they clicked on something abt mental health?.this call projection( a mental health issue.)it a indicates self hate,shame,disgust .as the Tedex speaker said ;be kind"..​@@siyamshengushabalala

[@Mnm403]

Maps may u please propose 🎉🎉🎉

[@sesimakoya]

I love this woman’s strength after all the online bullying she went through for being Venda 🥹🥹🥹 I’m glad she’s standing talk and confident ❤️❤️❤️

[@tovhowanimutshinyali850]

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[@OnaleronaMohlaba]

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