Insights

Thinking that shapes the work.

The Foundation contributes to the public conversation on mental wellbeing in South Africa — with perspectives grounded in practice, research and the realities of the communities we serve.

Themes we write about

Wellbeing as capability

Why wellbeing is better understood as a set of learnable skills than as a state to be treated.

Preventative mental health

The case for building capability early, where the long-term return is greatest.

Workplace wellbeing

What genuinely shifts culture, and what only appears to.

Youth & schools

Adolescence as the highest-leverage moment for relational and emotional skill.

Cognitive & brain health

Stress, sleep, focus and the long arc of cognitive wellbeing.

Human flourishing

Connection, meaning and the conditions in which people do well.

Coming soon

Our first published pieces are in preparation.

Articles, talks and speaking engagements will be published here. If you would like to be notified, or to invite the Foundation to contribute to a panel, conference or publication, we would welcome the conversation.

Related

Wider leadership and advisory thinking sits alongside us.

Navlika Varma's leadership, speaking and advisory work is published separately at navlikavarma.com. The Foundation's insights remain focused on social impact and community wellbeing.