The document discusses Psycad's services for students at various UJ campuses to address risky behaviors like substance abuse and unprotected sex. It describes an event where students learned how to properly use male and female condoms and the reactions from students. The overall event was a success with many students participating and receiving condoms and pamphlets on healthy living. Psycad aims to educate students and encourage them to take responsibility for their health and futures.

1. WOLA MPINJI
Psycad contact
Kingsway Campus |
011 559 3106 / 3324 |
Bunting Road Campus |
011 559 1318 |
Doornfontein Campus |
011 559 6042 |
Soweto Campus |
011 559 5752 |
We can all
take re-
sponsibility for our sexu-
al behavior. The my life,
my body, my decision
campaign highlights the
issue among the youth
and their risky behavior,
risky behavior could vary
from alcohol abuse and
drug or substance abuse
the results are normally
unwanted pregnancies,
infections from HIV and
other sexual transmitted
disease. Another learning
process is the male and
female condom demon-
stration which educates
students on how to wear
a condom properly using
different fun and exciting
methods, how to ,
Inspirational: Students from UJ
participate in a march for healthy
living on the 19 July 2013 at
Kingsway Campus to encourage
healthy living and discourage
risky behavior among each other
take is off, how to check
for an unexpired condom
judging from the reaction
of the audience students
preferred to use the male
condom as the majority
couldn’t handle the 8 hour
pressure before sexual
intercourse. The overall
event turned out to be a
huge success as many stu-
dents were intrigued and
they participated in all the
activities, the campaign
provide stands were con-
doms and pamphlets were
being distributed on
healthy living. Come guys
lets educate ourselves and
take responsibility for our
lives remember, it’s our
life our future and our
decision.
PSYCAD’Z FINESTPSYCAD’Z FINESTPSYCAD’Z FINEST
PREVENTION OF
HIV
Teenagers are safer
when they delay having
sex (ABSTAIN)
Using a condom every
time we have sexual in-
tercourse
Have only one sexual
partner at a time
Avoid alcohol and drugs
when engaging in sexu-
al intercourse
Educate ourselves on
the killer virus
PREVENTION OF
ALCOHOL ABUS
Know your limit, don’t
drink more than you can
handle Don’t drink out
of a bottle but use a
glass, it’s easy to count
your intake
Never drink while under
the influence of other
substances
Have a decent meal before
you drink
Never accept unsealed
drinks from strangers in
public places
Have a glass of water after
each glass of alcohol to hy-
drate your body
PREVENTION FROM
DRUG ABUSE
Be aware that drugs are ille-
gal
Be aware of the implica-
tions drugs have
Stop or control your con-
sumption
If you can’t go a day with-
out, you’re an addict
Alcohol with drugs lead toy
unprotect-
ed sex
“My life, My body, My deci-
Watch-out and be safe
31 August 2013 Issue: # 1
Students participating in
risky behavior and going
beyond the limit source:
cultureways.es and
news.softpedia.com

2. A CHAT WITH
MISS K
Khomotso Gunya is a
career counselor at
Psycad; she focusses on ca-
reers development, career
guiding and career assess-
ment. She has been in prac-
tice since 2011; she previous-
ly worked for the Department
of Agriculture and she is hap-
py with her change and she is
happy here at Psycad.
This is how our interview
went:
1.What makes Psycad dif-
ferent from other psy-
chological institutions?
The is no difference the work
the same and provide the
same services, however
Psycad works as a support
system or care center for
students,
2.When is the next Psycad
event?
There are different depart-
ments at Psycad so you
need to check our website
to see when the next
events are and to which
departments allocated.
3.Why did you come up
with Psycad at UJ?
“All universities have such a
service to their students,
it’s no different at UJ,
Psycad was established
for student who can’t
cope with university life
and who need help with
their career path which is
my area of expertise”
Kgomotso said
4.What kind of feedback
does Psycad receive
from students?
The feedback is between the
Psychologists and the stu-
dent; it’s not known to us.
We work on a patient con-
fidentiality.
5.Is the a trend in students
who make use of Psycad
services?Each student is
unique therefore they all
come seeking help for dif-
ferent things, both male
and female visit Psycad.
6.How can Psycad help stu-
dents get jobs after
graduating?
Psycad does not look for
work for students, howev-
er we do let student know
when there are available
posts that Psycad is aware
of, we also help student to
use different strategies of
looking for work, because
opening the newspaper is
not enough.
Depression is a slow killer
Depression is a medical illness that causes a con-
stant feeling of sadness and lack of interest. De-
pression affects how the person feels, behaves and
thinks about themselves and other things in gen-
eral. The symptoms are a constant feeling of sad-
ness, anxiety, and emptiness.
Services such as Psycad are established for peo-
ple who have the same symptoms as mentioned
above, any problem big or small Psycad welcomes
you.
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR
CHOSEN CAREER ?
Most student don't take the time to
Select course that they are happy
with, during their first year of study
they realize its not the course they
want to follow, Kgomotso a career
advisor from PsyCaD SAYS “ 90% of
student don't conduct proper research
for their intended course of study
however only 10% do.
EXCLUSIVE
WhatsApp PsyCaD
Career expo
Venue: Bunting Road campus
Time:12:00
Date: 7 October 2013
Careers advisor Kgomotso
Gunya during an interview
gives us insight info on the
importance of PsyCaD, on
the 2nd August 2013 (Friday)
at PsyCaD offices in Doorn-
fontein Campus to help stu-
dents have a better under-
standing on PsyCaD services
Ambitious: Students Nano
Shadung and Thato attend-
ed the condom presenta-
tion event held a Kingsway
Campus on the 19th July
2013 to learn more on risky
behavior and how to pro-
tect themselves