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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 reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected …

https://www.gov.za/MentalHealthAwarenessMonth2022

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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 a South African-based non-profit organisation. but we are proud to end off Intellectual Disability Awareness Month 2024 with the wonderful residents at The Hamlet …

https://www.safmh.org/

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MOT SA - Mental Health Awareness Month - MOT …

(4 days ago) WebIn South Africa, mental health problems have caused several deaths and have affected many, including youth. Mental health challenges have been found to be a leading factor in suicide, especially depression, followed by …

https://mot.org.za/2021/10/mot-sa-mental-health-awareness-month/

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

(7 days ago) WebThe findings, released as mental health awareness month draws to a close, also showed that 67 per cent of young respondents stepped up to support a friend’s mental wellbeing. The poll was conducted using UNICEF South Africa’s U-Report polling platform and received over 6,600 responses, with 85 per cent of those from children and …

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

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Awareness & Education - Importnace of Mental Health - SAFMH

(3 days ago) WebThis awareness month is also used to draw public awareness into the fact that no one is immune to mental health challenges through identifying some of the social risks associated with the development of mental illness. 3. Mental health awareness month – October. During the month of October SAFMH is able to educate the public around the

https://www.safmh.org/awareness-and-public-education/

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65 per cent of young people with mental health related …

(4 days ago) WebThe U-Report findings are released at the start of mental health awareness month in South Africa and alongside the launch of the #OnMyMind campaign and UNICEF’s global flagship report, The State of …

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

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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 South Africa U-Report poll. The findings show a 15 per cent reduction from a similar poll last year but little change among the 15-24-year-old age group, of whom 70 per cent still …

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

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73 per cent of youth needed mental health support …

(4 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 sought help, according to the latest UNICEF …

https://southafrica.un.org/en/205330-73-cent-youth-needed-mental-health-support-over-past-year

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UNICEF to release a new report on mental health - South Africa

(6 days ago) WebChristine Muhigana, UNICEF Representative in South Africa spoke to SABC News. As the country observes Mental Health Awareness Month, the stigma associated with mental illness remains a concern for patients. Those living with mental disorders say it was hard to accept their diagnosis because of how it is perceived in society. A 2021 …

https://southafrica.un.org/en/206463-unicef-release-new-report-mental-health

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About Us - Mental Health Wellness Advocacy & Promoters - SAFMH

(4 days ago) WebSAFMH is a mental health-focused, human rights organisation, with a 100-year track record of advocacy in South Africa. SAFMH is a South African-based non-profit organisation. We believe access to quality mental health care is a human right and strive to make this happen through our advocacy and awareness.

https://www.safmh.org/introduction-to-safmh/

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July is Mental Health Awareness Month - South African …

(6 days ago) Web1 in 3 South Africans suffer from a Mental Health disorder. Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse and Bipolar are the largest Mental Health advocacy group in Africa and receive up to 400 calls per day. #TeamSADAG is very excited to participate in the 702 Walk the Talk at the end of July for Mental Health Awareness Month. We are so

https://sadag.org/images/newsletter/July16.pdf

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Mental Health Awareness Month South African Government

(4 days ago) Web1 to 31 October 2013. 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 reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to. An estimated 400 million people worldwide suffer from mental or neurological

https://www.gov.za/news/events/health-awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month

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South African Depression and Anxiety Group

(2 days ago) WebCipla Mental Health Helpline 0800 456 789 SMS 31393. NPOwer SA Helpline 0800 515 515 SMS 43010. Healthcare Workers Care Network Helpline 0800 21 21 21 SMS 43001. UFS #Fair Kitchens Chefs Helpline 0800 006 333. 8AM-8PM TOLL-FREE HELPLINES. South African Depression &amp Anxiety Group. Our Partners.

https://www.sadag.org/

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Health on World Mental Health Awareness Day - South African …

(3 days ago) Web10 Oct 2022. World Mental Health Awareness Day – 10 October. South Africa joins the global community to commemorate the World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. The Day also provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the area of mental health

https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/health-world-mental-health-awareness-day-10-oct-2022

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2023 Health Awareness Calendar - Department of Health

(8 days ago) WebMental Health Awareness Month 1 International Day of Older Persons 9-15 National Nutrition Week 8-14 National Case Management Week 10 World Mental Health Day 12 World Arthritis Day 12 World Sight Day 12-20 World Bone and Joint Week 13 International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction 30 Africa Food and Nutrition Security Day .

https://www.health.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Health-Awareness-Calendar-2023_compressed.pdf

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Mental Health Awareness Month Myths Psychology Today South …

(3 days ago) WebMental Health Awareness Month Myths 3 tips for you and mental health professionals. Posted May 10, 2022 Reviewed by Abigail Fagan

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/live-life-creatively/202205/mental-health-awareness-month-myths

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Celebrate, remember and reframe: the therapy sessions healing …

(7 days ago) WebWith fewer than one psychologist for every 100,000 people, mental health support at state clinics focuses on the most acute conditions. “If we talk about day-to-day coping with stress, anxiety

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/may/14/south-africa-women-mental-health-phola-trauma-therapy-healing-counselling?ref=upstract.com

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Mental illness: Experts explain why it’s not all in your head

(9 days ago) WebIn South Africa, the rate of distressed or struggling individuals increased by 8%, from 8.5% in 2020 to 36% in 2022. July is the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s Mental Health

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/mental-illness-experts-explain-why-it-s-not-all-in-your-head/ar-AA1erxj2

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mental health Search Results Statistics South Africa

(4 days ago) WebThe Young and the Restless – Adolescent Health in SA. In South Africa, adolescents aged 10-19 represent a significant proportion of the population at 17,4% and contribute to 2,1% of the total mortality. The month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month with the objective of educating the public about mental health …

https://www.statssa.gov.za/?s=mental+health+

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SOUTH AFRICA MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE - Department of …

(4 days ago) WebThere are many factors in South Africa that are conducive to poor mental health, which include long term substance abuse, prenatal damage to brain, injury to the brain, exposure to toxins, infection, etc. Most of these disorders can be successfully treated. The SA Mental Health Conference, taking place in Gauteng, April 25–26, 2023, ahead of

https://www.health.gov.za/south-africa-mental-health-conference/

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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 year, according to the latest UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll. The findings show a 15 per cent reduction from a similar poll last year but little change among the 15-24-year-old age …

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

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Perinatal Depression - Why It's in the Spotlight - MSN

(7 days ago) WebAnd this month, the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is shining a spotlight on the issue.The term perinatal refers to the period of pregnancy and the

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/other/perinatal-depression-why-it-s-in-the-spotlight/ar-BB1mqcTP

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'NHI Bill will set us back’: South Africans weigh in on NHI Bill - IOL

(2 days ago) WebMaybe the new NHI should start with mental health coverage. Or we will shed lives like electricity. — Johan du Plessis (@justjohan) May 16, 2024. Guys the NHI bill will set us back with 21% vat

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/nhi-bill-will-set-us-back-south-africans-weigh-in-on-nhi-bill-e3c87935-fcd1-45a7-9d09-d2989e4eb566

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Navigating the Mental Health Effects of Partisan News

(9 days ago) WebPartisan news can have consequential effects on our mental health and relationships. There are intentional steps we can take to better manage polarization in our relationships. Acknowledging our

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/things-to-consider/202405/navigating-the-mental-health-effects-of-partisan-news

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May is Mental Health Month Live Healthy S.C.

(2 days ago) WebFind mental health resources in South Carolina through the South Carolina Department of Mental Health: https://scdmh.net. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, the National Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988. Learn more at https://988lifeline.org

https://blog.scdhec.gov/2024/05/16/may-is-mental-health-month/

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Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month 2022: In My Own Words

(3 days ago) Web28th June 2022. SAFMH News Room. Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month (PDAM) is celebrated annually in July. For 2022, the SA Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) will be running the theme “In My Own Words”, focusing on self-advocacy and storytelling to amplify the voices of mental health care users (MHCUs), with the aim of highlighting

https://www.safmh.org/psychosocial-disability-awareness-month-2022-in-my-own-words/

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World Mental Health Day 2024 South African Government

(3 days ago) WebWorld Mental Health Day 2024. 10 October. Commemoration of World Mental Health Day on 10 October is aimed at creating public awareness to make issues related to mental health a global priority. Efforts are also aimed at attracting investment support to improve treatment of mental health conditions. Mental disorders comprise a broad range of

https://www.gov.za/WorldMentalHealthDay2024

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Mental Health Awareness Month: A time for BIPOC people to lift …

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of mental well-being for everyone, but it's especially critical for those who have borne the brunt of its impacts. Celebrated in May, it's a

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-mental-health-awareness-month-bipoc.html

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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day SAMHSA

(1 days ago) WebChildren’s Mental Health Day is May 9, 2024. For nearly 20 years, SAMHSA has recognized Children’s Mental Health Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people. Children and young people in this country are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis; there has been a continued rise in the number

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day

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Supporting autistic children and their families in South Asia

(9 days ago) WebIt is widely known that autistic children are frequently anxious. However, while a number of interventions exist in high-income countries, they remain scarce in South Asia. The inspiration for this work began at an international meeting of the North East England South Asia Mental Health Alliance (NEESAMA.org) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2019.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/blog/2024/05/15/supporting-autistic-children-and-their-families-in-south-asia/

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Designing AI for mental health diagnosis: challenges from sub …

(Just Now) WebRecently clinicians have become more reliant on technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for effective and accurate diagnosis and prognosis of diseases, especially mental health disorders. These remarks, however, apply primarily to Europe, the USA, China and other technologically developed nations. Africa …

https://jme.bmj.com/content/early/2024/02/19/jme-2023-109711

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Mental Health Awareness Month GovInfo

(7 days ago) WebAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , Mental Health Awareness Month was founded in 1949 by the organization Mental Health America, with a mission to educate Americans about mental illness and mental health. In 1955, Mental Health America joined and supported the Commission on Mental Illness and Health …

https://www.govinfo.gov/features/mental-health-awareness-month-2024

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South Africa healthcare law providing free coverage to all …

(3 days ago) WebSouth Africa healthcare law providing free coverage to all dismissed as vote-grabbing stunt Legal challenges loom as general election set for end of month in country with two-tier healthcare

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/africa/2024/05/15/south-africa-healthcare-law-providing-free-coverage-to-all-dismissed-as-vote-grabbing-stunt/

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Mental Health Association recognizes Mental Health Awareness …

(8 days ago) WebShelby Star. 0:03. 0:45. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mental Health Association of Cleveland County is raising awareness and destigmatizing the issue. “In today's hectic world, it's important to acknowledge that mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being," said Melodie McSwain, MHACC’s executive …

https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2024/05/13/mental-health-association-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month/73618995007/

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