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Mental wellbeing: SA hits rock bottom on global list - Health-e News

(7 days ago) WebIn 2020, South Africa had an MHQ score of 56% with at least a fifth of the respondents experiencing fear and anxiety. Of the eight participating countries, …

https://health-e.org.za/2022/03/18/mental-wellbeing-sa-hits-rock-bottom-on-global-list/

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SA experienced surge in mental health patients during the

(4 days ago) WebIt also stated that only one in 10 South Africans accessed mental healthcare. “Four times more men die of suicide than women and 30.6% of students …

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/sa-experienced-surge-in-mental-health-patients-during-the-lockdown-new-report-20220323

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How the pandemic lockdown in South Africa affected mental health

(9 days ago) WebDuring this “hard lockdown”, many people in South Africa really struggled. Not only did they have financial difficulties but the lockdown took an emotional and …

https://theconversation.com/how-the-pandemic-lockdown-in-south-africa-affected-mental-health-188245

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Mental health in general is not fully recognised in SA - News24

(3 days ago) WebKiyoshi Hijiki/Getty Images. Mental health is not fully recognised in South Africa's healthcare system and this can be seen in services in general, according to …

https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/mental-health-in-general-is-not-fully-recognised-in-sa-healthcare-experts-say-20210414

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Why South Africa is failing mental health patients and …

(4 days ago) WebHealth authorities in South Africa’s wealthiest province, Gauteng, have launched an investigation into the deaths of 37 people with chronic mental illness who died over a four-month period. The

https://theconversation.com/why-south-africa-is-failing-mental-health-patients-and-what-can-be-done-about-it-66445

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South Africa: New Mental Health Policy Welcomed, but Experts …

(7 days ago) WebSouth Africa's long-awaited new National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023 - 2030 took centre stage this week at the two-day SA Mental Health …

https://allafrica.com/stories/202305080510.html

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They need 'extra support': University students, staff's mental health

(1 days ago) WebIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, you can contact: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group's (Sadag) 24-hour mental health helpline: 0800 456 789; Sadag has a WhatsApp counselling line that operates from 09:00 to 16:00: 076 882 2775; SA Federation for Mental Health: 011 781 1852; LifeLine South …

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/they-need-extra-support-university-students-staffs-mental-health-under-spotlight-after-suicides-20220815

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South Africa needs to address the mental health needs …

(9 days ago) WebCovid-19 has accelerated South Africa’s youth mental health problems — breaking point is approaching. Studies have shown that the rate of mental health problems, such as suicidality, anxiety

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-10-14-covid-19-has-accelerated-south-africas-youth-mental-health-problems-breaking-point-is-approaching/

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High mental health burden for Africa’s youth - Nature

(Just Now) WebAcross 37 studies published between 2008 to 2020 and spanning 97,616 adolescents, the researchers found the following prevalence: depression (26.9%); anxiety disorders (29.8%); emotional and

https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-021-00097-y

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65 per cent of young people with mental health related …

(4 days ago) WebPRETORIA, 5 October 2021 – Some 65 per cent of young people stated that they had some form of a mental health issue but did not seek help, according to findings from the latest UNICEF South Africa U-Report …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/65-cent-young-people-mental-health-related-issues-did-not-seek-help-unicef

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South Africa’s looming mental health crisis - HSRC

(6 days ago) WebSouth Africa’s looming mental health crisis. In 2020, mental health accounted for 19% of Sanlam’s disability claims – up 11% from 2019. While the numbers are too low to read …

https://hsrc.ac.za/news/covid-19/south-africas-looming-mental-health-crisis/

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73 per cent of youth needed mental health support over past year

(7 days ago) WebPRETORIA, 31 October 2022 – Some 73 per cent of children and youth felt they needed mental health support over the past year, of which more than half, 38 per cent, actively …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/73-cent-youth-needed-mental-health-support-over-past-year

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Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa - WHO

(5 days ago) WebReversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa. 06 October 2022. Brazzaville – World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a campaign to raise …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/reversing-suicide-mental-health-crisis-africa

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We did the sums on South Africa’s mental health spend. They’re …

(5 days ago) WebProvincial spending on mental health ranged widely across all levels of the health system. For example, in Mpumalanga, spending on mental health per uninsured …

https://theconversation.com/we-did-the-sums-on-south-africas-mental-health-spend-theyre-not-pretty-124814

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Mental health UNICEF South Africa

(5 days ago) WebPRETORIA, 09 October 2023 – Some 60 per cent of children and youth felt they needed mental health support over the past year, according to the latest UNICEF …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/topics/mental-health

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70% of South Africans experiencing high stress levels: Survey

(4 days ago) WebThe IPSOS world mental health survey has revealed that more than 70% of South Africans have endured stress levels that make them feel incapable of coping with life’s demands. The survey ranked the country among the highest globally in mental health disorders. South African Depression and Anxiety

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/70-of-south-africans-experiencing-high-stress-levels-survey/

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This smartphone app is here to help tackle South Africa's mental …

(Just Now) WebVisit the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) for important contact numbers and more information. For a suicide emergency, dial the SADAG …

https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/mind/this-smartphone-app-is-here-to-help-tackle-south-africas-mental-health-crisis-20221020-2

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Mental health and COVID-19 in South Africa - SAGE Journals

(3 days ago) WebCOVID-19 has had a significant impact on mental health (A. W. Kim et al., 2020; Naidu, 2020; Pillay & Barnes, 2020).A. W. Kim et al. (2020) in their recent study of …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00812463211001543

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Mental health and COVID-19 in South Africa - PMC

(3 days ago) WebCOVID-19 and mental health in South Africa. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on mental health (A. W. Kim et al., 2020; Naidu, 2020; Pillay & Barnes, 2020).A. W. Kim et …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8107260/

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South African Federation For Mental Health - Mental Wellness …

(2 days ago) WebThe SA Federation for Mental Health is a mental health-focused, human rights organisation, with a 100-year track record of advocacy in South Africa. SAFMH is …

https://www.safmh.org/

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: South Africa

(4 days ago) WebMental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: South Africa. 15 April 2022. Technical document. Download (196 kB)

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/mental-health-atlas-2020-country-profile--south-africa

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Is mental health in South Africa moving forward? - PMC

(4 days ago) WebThe National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 (the policy) has an ambitious vision to achieve ‘comprehensive, high quality, integrated …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10803769/

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South African Depression and Anxiety Group

(2 days ago) Web0800 006 333. 8AM-8PM TOLL-FREE HELPLINES. Dr Reddy’s Mental Health Helpline. 0800 21 22 23. Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline. 0800 70 80 90. ADHD …

https://www.sadag.org/

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Mental Health and wellbeing is key - nacosa.org.za

(1 days ago) WebMental Health and wellbeing is key. News 17 Oct 2023. and the context of mental health in South Africa. The Unseen Struggles of Young People. The statistics …

https://www.nacosa.org.za/2023/10/17/mental-wellbeing-is-key/

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Mind the gap: South Africa’s mental health burden

(8 days ago) WebThe aim of this paper is to explore the burden of mental health in South Africa, to inform a potential future investment case for the funding and delivery of mental health services. As per the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Special Initiative for Mental Health: 2019-2023, there is no health without mental health (World Health

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Intercare Group launches mental health pledge campaign to break …

(9 days ago) WebIntercare Group, a leading healthcare provider in South Africa, has launched a new initiative to break mental health stigma. The "Break the Stigma" campaign …

https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/intercare-group-launches-mental-health-pledge-campaign-to-break-the-stigma-120946a

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South Africa: Three Health Reforms the New Government Must …

(7 days ago) WebSouth Africa is battling a quadruple burden of disease that includes HIV and tuberculosis (TB), non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and …

https://allafrica.com/stories/202405030317.html

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5 Reasons to Include Psychosis in Mental Health Awareness

(5 days ago) Web3. Misunderstanding Is Dangerous. Despite positive outcomes overall, a recent research study featuring a review of medical records found that schizophrenia was more …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/beyond-mental-health/202404/5-reasons-to-include-psychosis-in-mental-health-awareness

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Esti Olivier: Olympic canoeist overcomes mental health hurdles

(6 days ago) WebBut, after winning the women's K2 500m at the South African Championships in March, the 31-year-old feels "worthy and strong enough" to compete in Paris. "It's been a …

https://www.bbc.com/sport/canoeing/articles/ce4310j34z8o

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Has South Africa’s ANC failed to live up to its promises?

(2 days ago) WebHopes were high in 1994, as years of segregation and white-minority rule came to an end, and millions of Black South Africans cast their vote for the first time. …

https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/27/has-south-africas-anc-failed-to-live-up-to-its-promises

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SA’s 92% mental health treatment gap UCT News - University of …

(1 days ago) WebThe current situation. South Africa spends 5% of the total health budget on mental health services. This is in line with the lower end of international benchmarks of …

https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2019-10-10-sas-92-mental-health-treatment-gap

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‘I was petrified I was a paedophile but I had OCD’ - news.com.au

(6 days ago) WebMental health disorders are treatable, and that’s why unnecessary suffering devastates and frustrates me. According to the World Health Organisation , more than …

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/i-was-petrified-i-was-a-paedophile-but-i-had-ocd/news-story/ee54b01c656437d66e0f99bae83fe55d

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South Africa’s democracy is turning 30 - CNN

(Just Now) WebDespite substantial education funding, South African students consistently rank among the lowest in global assessments of literacy and numeracy skills.. Out of the 50 countries of a well-respected

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/africa/south-africas-democracy-turns-30-intl-cmd/index.html

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South African BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Succumbs to

(7 days ago) WebSteynberg’s Mental Health Issues. Similarly, a report by another media outlet suggested an elite unit within the South African police is yet to be convinced that Steynberg is dead.. …

https://news.bitcoin.com/south-african-btc-ponzi-scheme-mastermind-succumbs-to-heart-attack-while-detained-in-brazil/

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