Professional help is becoming easier to access – starting with your local pharmacy
A recent poll by Unicef South Africa found that 73% of young people needed mental health support over the past year
Mental wellbeing enables students to cope with stress, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and ultimately contribute to their community
It’s normal, especially considering the world we’re living in
As a society, we must help everyone, particularly young people, to develop coping skills
The lawyer for the bereaved families argued that Dr Makgabo Manamela’s requests for postponements have a negative impact on the families of the deceased who seek closure
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The South African Society of Psychiatrists has warned that children and adolescents are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder
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Health officials pushed ahead with transferring patients to ill-equipped NGO facilities despite several warnings
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Stigma around bipolar and other disorders is just as debilitating
The Human Rights Commission has found a lack of staff, beds and clean, secure facilities plague institutions across the country, leaving patients unable to access the help they need.
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