By Staff Writer October is Mental Health Awareness Month and was created to educate the public about mental health and reduce the stigma attached to mental illness. An estimated 400 million people worldwide suffer from mental or neurological disorders or from psychosocial problems.[1] Mental Illness[2] is classified by a combination […]
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By Masutane Modjadji South Africa has a population of 55.7 million people, and it is at present struggling with a very high burden of mental health conditions in the country. Approximately 30% of the South African population will experience a common mental health disorder in their lifetime. These disorders contribute […]
When it comes to mental healthcare, at the best of times, South Africa is characterized by high needs and a very low capacity to respond, especially for people in disadvantaged communities. COVID-19 has not just brought challenges to our physical health and economic security; it is wreaking havoc with our […]
