Shame and stigma, as well as the lack of facilities, are barriers to healing, experts say
World Mental Health Day is commemorated on 10 October annually
Once South Africa secured adequate amounts of vaccines, we were faced with a baffling dilemma. Not everyone wanted to take it
Reducing socioeconomic inequalities and improving mental health are twin goals that cannot be separated; we must demand better from government, while also taking collective responsibility
The Life Esidimeni tragedy is a stark illustration of how people’s socioeconomic standing affects the mental health services they are able to access
The disorder is often misdiagnosed because symptoms mask the problem, but it can be treated with therapy
For people with Parkinson’s disease depression is common and disabling.
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/ 12 October 2009
Bipolar disorder is similar to other lifelong illnesses, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, in that it cannot be “cured”.