Department of Community Health Nursing Science. University of Eswatini

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On behalf of the Community Health Conference 2026 Organising Committee thankyou to all those who participated in yesterday's training. We really appreciate each one of you, and look forward to recieving and reviewing your abstracts.
Note that the submission deadline is July 24..

Please also register to participate in the conference

E100 students
E300 professionals

Good day. The department will be hosting a one day conference on community health on August 13, 2026 at the Sports Emporium, Kwaluseni.
Themed Community Health as a panacea for universal health coverage in Eswatini, the conference aims to provide a platform where researchers, practitioners,acacademics, CSOs, policy makers and consumers will share best practices that ensures that every person has access to quality preventive health services and no one is left behind.
Registration is E300 for everyone and E150 for students. This Friday Jult 15 there will be a virtual training on abstract writing. I will share the link before end of day today.
Please make sure you are not left behind. Share the good news with your friends too.

Morning. Please note that the virtual training scheduled for today on abstract writing for the upcoming community health conference, has been postponed to Wednesday July 15. Sincere apologies for any inconvinience caused.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Lethu Mabuza Mkhwanazi, Nolungelo Thwala, Alfredo Ernesto Chiau, Thobile Sthembile

Are you interested in studyng towards a Certificate in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing? Did you miss the first application window? Then here is your second Chance: Applications Re-Opened for 4 Health Sciences Programmes!

Missed the initial deadline? This is your opportunity to take the next step toward a vital career in healthcare. The Faculty of Health Sciences has officially re-opened the admission application cycle for the 2026/2027 academic year for four select programmes. Whether you are looking to advance your skills or start a new professional journey, your window is open right now.

Application Deadline: 30 August 2026
Apply Online Today: https://applications.uneswa.ac.sz

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Least you were not aware, today is 🧸 WORLD INFANT, CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DAY – 23 APRIL 🧸

The way we are as adults – our fears, our triggers, our patterns in relationships, even how we handle stress – often starts in childhood.

Why early years matter:

A baby's brain grows faster in the first 3 years than at any other time. Every interaction – a hug, a yell, silence, consistency, chaos – literally shapes brain architecture.

How early experiences affect adult mental health:

🧠 Attachment & relationships
If a child feels safe, seen, and soothed, they learn trust. If not, they may grow up fearing abandonment, avoiding closeness, or becoming people‑pleasers.

🧠 Emotional regulation
If a child is taught to name feelings ("I see you're angry"), they learn to manage emotions. If they're shamed for crying or yelling, they may suppress feelings – leading to anxiety, outbursts, or numbness as adults.

🧠 Self‑worth & shame
Repeated criticism, neglect, or being told they're "too much" or "not enough" becomes an inner voice. Adults who grew up this way often struggle with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or feeling fundamentally flawed.

🧠 Fear & hypervigilance
If a child experiences trauma (abuse, violence, loss, or constant unpredictability), their nervous system stays on high alert. As adults, they may be easily startled, always waiting for something bad to happen, or struggle with panic attacks.

🧠 Coping patterns
A child who learns that numbing out (dissociating) or acting out gets attention may carry those coping mechanisms into adulthood – substance use, self‑harm, eating disorders, or explosive anger.

But here's the hopeful part:

✨ Healing is possible. Understanding where your fears and patterns come from is the first step.
✨ You can rewire. Therapy, safe relationships, and self‑compassion can change how your brain responds to stress.
✨ You are not broken. You adapted to survive. Now you can learn to thrive.

What you can do today:

• If you're a parent or future parent: learn about emotional attunement, consistent routines, and validating feelings.
• If you had a hard childhood: be gentle with yourself. Your reactions make sense given what you survived.
• If you know a struggling child or teen: listen without fixing. Your presence matters.

Resources in Eswatini:

📞 UNESWA Student Counselling – for students processing childhood experiences
📞 Childline Eswatini – toll‑free 116 for children and teens in distress
📞 SWAGAA – 951 (toll‑free) for child abuse and neglect reporting
📞 Sifiso Mental Health Foundation – +268 7946 9682

Your past does not have to be your future. Early years matter – but so does today.

Asibambisaneni 💚🧸