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Mentanimals Welcome to Mentanimals, a haven for mental well-being and healing, founded by psychologists Jaco van der Merwe and Este Pistorius.

28/08/2026
25/08/2026

πŸ˜‚ Sometimes the best moments are the ones that don't go according to plan!

Helping others is serious work, but that doesn't mean we can't share a few laughs along the way. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of our favourite bloopers, proving that authenticity, connection and a good sense of humour are all part of the journey.

Thanks for joining us every step of the way! πŸ’™

πŸŽ™οΈ Watch our full podcast on: https://youtu.be/WRJ1Ri8WrSM
🌐 Visit our website for more info: mentanimals.com

18/08/2026

❀️ Bullying leaves marks that aren't always visible.

Bacon and Banger is a children's book that helps young readers understand bullying in a safe, age-appropriate way. It encourages children to speak up, show kindness and recognise that everyone deserves to feel accepted and valued.

Stories can create conversations that build courage, compassion and resilience.

🌐 mentanimals.com
πŸ“ž079 514 8947
πŸ“© [email protected]

Address:
Bloemcare Psychiatric Hospital
Bloemfontein
South Africa
9301

πŸŽ™οΈ Watch our full podcast on: https://youtu.be/WRJ1Ri8WrSM

12/08/2026

Meet Hip n Hop, two energetic rabbits with ADHD who help children, parents and teachers better understand what it's like to experience the world through an ADHD lens.

This engaging story encourages empathy, patience and practical conversations, while providing valuable insights that can help adults support children with ADHD both at home and in the classroom. Sometimes, understanding is the first step towards helping a child truly thrive.

πŸŽ™οΈ Watch our full podcast on: https://youtu.be/WRJ1Ri8WrSM

🌐 mentanimals.com
πŸ“ž079 514 8947
πŸ“© [email protected]

Address:
Bloemcare Psychiatric Hospital
Bloemfontein
South Africa
9301

10/08/2026

Meet Scratch, a heartwarming children's book created to help young readers better understand anxiety through storytelling. By encouraging empathy, curiosity and acceptance, Scratch opens the door to meaningful conversations at home, in the classroom and beyond.

Small stories can make a big difference in helping children appreciate that every mind experiences the world in its own unique way. πŸ’™

πŸŽ™οΈ Watch our full podcast on: https://youtu.be/WRJ1Ri8WrSM

🌐 mentanimals.com
πŸ“ž079 514 8947
πŸ“© [email protected]

Address:
Bloemcare Psychiatric Hospital
Bloemfontein
South Africa
9301

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Bloemcare Psychiatric Hospital
Bloemfontein
9301

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