Next Chapter

27/03/2026

Celebration are in order for the founder.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿

We now turn to a graduate whose impact is already being felt across the country.
The Chancellor’s Distinguished Young Alum of the Year Award recognises a young alum who is making a meaningful contribution to society early in their career.
Congratulations to Laurence Tshepang Mahlatsi.

Through his work in law and mental health advocacy, as well as founder of Next Chapter, he is creating spaces where students can access support and speak openly about their well-being.

His work reflects a generation that is not waiting to lead – but is already doing so.

14/03/2023

Hi Family,

Our founder Tshepang Mahlatsi will be speaking tomorrow at UFS Campus please do join virtually and those who can make it on campus you can attend physically.

Let's talk mental health 💚

20/10/2022

Making mental health a global priority💚.

Making mental health conversations fashionable

Approximately 400 million people globally suffer from mental or neurological disorders and psychosocial problems. Mental disorders, much like physical ones, differ in severity.

The Department of Health distinguishes between transient (such as an acute stress disorder), periodic (such as bipolar disorder, characterised by periods of exaggerated elation followed by periods of depression), and long-lasting and progressive (such as Alzheimer’s disease) disorders.

Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and job stress are the most common conditions. It is not only the individuals suffering from these problems who are affected, but also their families, co-workers, and the broader community. An interplay between biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors results in mental health conditions.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Scjb81

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14/10/2022

02/09/2022

Next Chapter: Your Story Continues

Next Chapter is a student-led mental health advocacy group that aims to equip students with various easy tools to deal with mental health-related challenges through advocacy work.

Next Chapter Mental Health Student Organisation, in collaboration with Student Counselling and Development (SCD), Career services, Centre for teaching & learning (CTL), and Centre for Graduate Support (CGS), invites you to a dialogue themed:
“Why students lose interest and motivation in their academics and career journey.”

Date: 2 September
Time: 16:00
Venue: Education Faculty Auditorium

For More information contact
[email protected]

02/09/2022

There is increasing evidence that students lose interest and motivation in their academic career over the course of their academic journey. Research shows that factors such as difficulty with making career choices unemployment, future prospect anxiety and mental health plays a role in these emotions and feelings.

Next Chapter Mental Health Student Organisation in collaboration with Student Counselling and Development (SCD), Career services, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Centre for Graduate Support (CGS) will be engaging on this conversation.

Student and staff members are invited.

01/09/2022

Research shows that at some point, students lose interest in their academic journey and careers. Factors such as economic instability, mental health and unemployment contribute to these emotions and feelings. To answer this question as to “Why students lose interest” Next Chapter in collaboration with , UFS Career Services, , and CTL will be having a panel discussion around this topic.

01/09/2022

We are excited to be part of such efforts by CampusKey Student Living to bring the conversation of mental health to their students.

Stay tuned!

25/08/2022

Dear University of the Free State students,

Please check your Student emails and engage the document and the link below

https://forms.gle/199UQ9hSo5UitQrV9