Mental Health In South Africa 2022

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2022-11 - Mental health in SA is at shocking levels but …

(6 days ago) 14 November 2022 - Wits University A new study reveals that South Africans suffer higher rates of probable depression and anxiety than other countries. Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems in South Africa, few primary healthcare facilities have mental health services: “This, in combination with … See more

https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/research-news/2022/2022-11/mental-health-in-sa-is-at-shocking-levels-but-people-are-not-seeking-help-.html

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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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73 per cent of youth needed mental health support over …

(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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#OnMyMind: Better mental health for every child in South …

(9 days ago) WEBA U-Report South Africa poll in 2022 found that some 73 per cent of children and young people felt they needed mental health support in 2022. The disruption to young …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/onmymind-better-mental-health-every-child-south-africa

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Is mental health in South Africa moving forward?

(Just Now) WEBFactors contributing to the causation and exacerbation of mental illness in South Africa include poverty, unemployment, inequality, violence, gender-based violence and political …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-international/article/is-mental-health-in-south-africa-moving-forward/79B4C811F4E201731C6917E163A661A0

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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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From darkness to light: Barriers and facilitators to mental …

(2 days ago) WEBSouth Africa is a low and middle income country, faced by challenges, such as poverty, limited resources, inequality, obstacles in access to mental healthcare, a …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0020764020981126

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#OnMyMind: Better mental health for every child in South …

(1 days ago) WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic increased the mental health burden that young people face. A U-Report South Africa poll in 2022 found that some 73 per cent of …

https://southafrica.un.org/en/232392-onmymind-better-mental-health-every-child-south-africa

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Predictors of COVID-related changes in mental health in a …

(6 days ago) WEBSuch measures were taken due to comparatively high rates of both general and problematic alcohol use in South Africa (National Department of Health (n.d.oH), Statistics South …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13548506.2022.2108087

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

(6 days ago) WEBUNICEF/UNI433458/Getty Images. PRETORIA, 09 October 2023 – Some 60 per cent of children and youth felt they needed mental health support over the past …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/60-cent-youth-needed-mental-health-support-over-past-year-u-report

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Mental health literacy among primary healthcare workers in South …

(3 days ago) WEB1. INTRODUCTION. Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), one of the least developed regions in the world (United Nations, 2022), faces a growing burden of mental disorders, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9759138/

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National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan

(5 days ago) WEBThe National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023-2030 is a reflection of South Africa’s commitment to further strengthen evidence-based mental health …

https://www.health.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/National-Mental-Health-Policy-framework-and-strategic-Plan-2023-2030.pdf

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2022 South African Government

(9 days ago) WEB1 to 31 October. The month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month with the objective of not only educating the public about mental health but also to …

https://www.gov.za/MentalHealthAwarenessMonth2022

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Adolescent mental health in South Africa: what do the numbers say?

(1 days ago) WEBAn article by South Africa’s Independent Online claims that one in five youth aged nine to 17 has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and only a third of those get …

https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/adolescent-mental-health-south-africa-what-do-numbers-say

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Tackling tobacco, TB, and mental health in South Africa

(9 days ago) WEBIn addition to his work as a pulmonologist, in recent years van Zyl-Smit has become an advocate for mental health. During his inaugural lecture at the University of …

https://www.fic.nih.gov/News/GlobalHealthMatters/november-december-2022/Pages/tackling-tobacco-tb-mental-health-south-africa.aspx

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The State of Mental Health in South Africa EAPA-SA

(8 days ago) WEBThe state of South Africa’s mental health in a global context. According to the second Annual Mental State of the World Report 2021 from Sapien Labs, published …

https://www.eapasa.co.za/the-state-of-mental-health-in-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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Mental health for all is not a reality in South Africa

(6 days ago) WEBIn an answer to a parliamentary question from the Democratic Alliance, the department of health recently revealed that more than 6.5-million people in South …

https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2022-10-10-mental-health-for-all-is-not-a-reality-in-south-africa/

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Vol 28 (2022) - South African Journal of Psychiatry

(8 days ago) WEBSouth African Journal of Psychiatry Vol 28 a1748 18 January 2022. Scientific Letter. Prioritising maternal mental health and infant neurodevelopment research in Africa – A …

https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/issue/view/55

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Highlighting the importance of child and adolescent mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBThe disruption to their routines, education, recreation, as well as concern for family income and health, is leaving many young people feeling afraid, angry and …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/stories/highlighting-importance-child-and-adolescent-mental-health

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Mental Health A Growing Condition In Healthcare For South Africa

(9 days ago) WEBThe topic of mental health is growing across the world, as more and more people step forward to share their stories. Mental health has a powerful voice, with South African …

https://www.samefoundation.org.za/mental-health-a-growing-condition-in-healthcare-for-south-africa/

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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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Variations in self-reported mental health in low-income urban …

(4 days ago) WEBMany studies have reported poor mental health coinciding with lockdowns and experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The harshest lockdowns tended to happen …

https://sciety.org/articles/activity/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4271486/v1

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Prioritising self-care for mental well-being and productivity in …

(6 days ago) WEB- 47% avoid stressful situations. However, while therapy and medication can be essential for mental health support, self-therapy, or self-care, is growing in popularity among South …

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/prioritising-self-care-for-mental-well-being-and-productivity-in-south-africa/ar-AA1aIi7m

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10 Realities for Those Living With Serious Mental Illness

(1 days ago) WEBLike all mental health issues, serious mental health illness does not discriminate, but generally first surfaces in young people ages 18-22 across racial …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/from-the-desk-of-the-mental-health-lawyer/202404/10-realities-for-those-living-with-serious

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