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South Africa is so overburdened by physical illnesses that mental health continues to take a backseat

The South African Federation of Mental Health has called on the government to urgently act to ensure accessing mental becomes easier for South Africans. Speaking during the national dialogue on mental health on Monday, Bharti Patel of the South African…

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Varsity Vibe: Normalising conversations about mental health in the university space 

As this Mental Health Awareness month draws to a close, university students speak to Health-e News about exam anxiety, financial stress and how the uncertainty brought about COVID-19 has impacted them. “Although the exam season has always been stressful, the…

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‘I don’t like the life am leading now’ – a mental health and drug awareness campaign highlights the struggles of a Free State town

The Free State Department of Health held a campaign in Warden to highlight mental health issues and the challenges of substance abuse. Community members attending the event shared their struggles.
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