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Childrens Mental Health Sasop

WebChildren’s mental health in crisis Approximately one in seven [i] children have a treatable mental health condition but most will carry the burden through to adulthood due to South …

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Mental health biggest threat of 2021 Sasop

WebMental health is the biggest threat of 2021. Mental health distress is on the rise as the second wave of Covid-19 ripples through 2021. As the physical risks are better …

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mentalhealthfunding Sasop

WebThe latest Mental State of the World report[iii] rated South Africans’ mental wellbeing the lowest in the world, with the country’s “mental health quotient” (MHQ) at 46/100, a …

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Moms' maternal health Sasop

WebSouth Africa’s national Health Department has maternal and child health as one of its key priorities for the health of the nation, while reducing maternal and infant mortality leads …

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Healthcare workers network Sasop

WebHealthcare Workers Care Network Support Services Contact Details: 24 hour Healthcare Workers Care Network Helpline – 0800 21 21 21 (available 7 days a week) SMS 43001. …

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Lockdown mental health Sasop

WebWhere to get help and information. SA Depression Anxiety Group (SADAG): 0800 21 22 23 / 0800 70 80 90. SADAG WhatsApp support (9am-4pm): 076 882 2775 / or SMS 31393 or …

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Better care for mental health patients Sasop

WebBetter protection of mental health patients’ human rights needed. One in three [i] South Africans will experience mental illness in their lifetimes. Although evidence-based …

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Gender based violence Covid 19 Sasop

WebGender-based violence increases mental health strain in the shadow of Covid-19. A “shadow pandemic” of increased violence against women and girls has followed in the …

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Mental illness disabilities in the workp Sasop

WebPsychosocial disability – when mental illness hampers a person’s ability to function and participate fully in daily life, including work – is one of the most misunderstood areas of …

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Healthcare workers fear stigma Sasop

WebHealthcare workers fear mental health stigma The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a rise in mental health disorders worldwide, with healthcare workers on the frontline among the …

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Teen suicide Sasop

WebAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depression is globally the third highest disease burden amongst adolescents, and suicide the second leading cause of death in …

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sasop2023 Sasop

WebMental Health Congress aims to widen care at community level With less than 5% of South Africa's healthcare budget directed towards mental health care, encompassing …

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Treating infertility Sasop

WebMental health is vital in treating infertility . The desire to have children is age-old, but for the one in five[i] South African couples struggling with infertility there’s a double-edged sword …

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Transgender youth at higher risk Sasop

WebTRANSGENDER YOUTH AT HIGHEST RISK OF SUICIDE Despite growing global attention on and acknowledgement of gender diversity, young people who identify as transgender …

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suidice among men Sasop

WebSouth Africa is ranked number 10 on the list of countries with the most suicides with 23,5 per 100 000 population. [1] Of the 13 774 suicides reported in South Africa, 10 861 were …

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mental health amongst deaf Sasop

WebEducation: Mental health providers need a deeper understanding of hearing loss, its association with psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of these disorders. Accurate …

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Traditional healing Sasop

WebFor interviews please contact Linda Christensen on 0846669972 . Traditional Healers Play Significant Role in Mental Health . With one-third[i] of South Africans experiencing a …

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fibromyalgia Sasop

WebFIBROMYALGIA – MISUNDERSTOOD AND MEDICALLY ILL-DEFINED . 63% of patients with fibromyalgia suffer from mood, sleep and cognitive disorders, and depression . …

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traditional and spiritual healers Sasop

WebTraditional and spiritual healers on the front-line of mental health care . Mental health professionals have called for greater collaboration between Western medical specialists …

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Resources & Publications Sasop

WebAndroid. PUBLICATIONS. SAJP. The SAJP is a quarterly general psychiatric journal. It carries research articles and letters, editorials, clinical practice and other medical articles …

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