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

(6 days ago) WEBNews; Latest news; Research news; 2022; 2022-11; Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems in South Africa, few primary healthcare facilities …

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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Celebrate, remember and reframe: the therapy sessions healing …

(Just Now) 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 …

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

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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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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 …

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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 …

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

(9 days ago) WEBPeople with mental health disorders are more likely to have preventable physical health conditions, which in turn can impact their mental health. In South Africa, the rate of …

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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South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

(5 days ago) WEBItem 1 of 3 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures as he signs into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-president-approves-major-health-reform-law-2024-05-15/

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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 Africa’s Ramaphosa signs health bill weeks before election

(4 days ago) WEB15 May 2024. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage. The president on Wednesday hailed …

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/15/south-africas-ramaphosa-signs-health-bill-weeks-before-election

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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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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is

(6 days ago) WEBSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up in the health sector since the end of the racist …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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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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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics …

(3 days ago) WEBSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa shows the signed bill for National Health Insurance signed into law in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. …

https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-health-law-elections-e1e15892eaa6efa51cc1bf14959d3453

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South Africa Gears Up for Legal Battle Over Health-Care Revamp

(3 days ago) WEBBy Janice Kew. May 16, 2024 at 6:45 AM EDT. A legal battle over South Africa’s newly enacted national health-insurance law is brewing and is likely to end up …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-16/south-africa-gears-up-for-legal-battle-over-health-care-revamp

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What Can Be Done About Homelessness? Psychology Today …

(7 days ago) WEBHomelessness is a legacy of the aborted national policy of deinstitutionalization. Housing First is a policy approach stressing the primacy of housing …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/mental-health-care-today/202405/what-can-be-done-about-homelessness

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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 …

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

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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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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 …

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

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7 Ways Person-Centered Care Can Improve Employee Well-Being

(9 days ago) WEBHere are some facts: In a 2022 report by Mental Health America, 81 percent of workers reported that workplace stress affected their mental health, compared to 78 …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/pioneering-perspectives-on-workplace-mental-health/202405/7-ways-person-centered-care-can

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'Brown Girl Therapy' founder tackles South Asian mental health …

(4 days ago) WEB"Brown Girl Therapy" founder Sahaj Kohli has published her first book, “But What Will People Say?”, delving deeper into mental health stigma among the South …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/brown-girl-therapy-founder-tackles-south-asian-mental-health-stigma-ne-rcna151282

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Instagram generation confuse normal stress and anxiety with …

(2 days ago) WEBAfrica South America Health news The Instagram generation are confusing normal stress and anxiety for mental health conditions because increased …

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/18/instagram-generation-confuse-normal-stress-anxiety-mental/

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South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says …

(1 days ago) WEBAccording to a study published in April by the technology website Electronics Hub, South Africans spend 56.8% of their waking hours per day, or nine hours and 24 …

https://www.iol.co.za/technology/mobile-apps/south-african-youth-cannot-go-an-hour-without-smartphones-says-survey-a3b0b686-3704-4694-b71f-eb93354f3635

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South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand …

(9 days ago) WEBIf you need help with the Public File, call (407) 291-6000. At WKMG, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our …

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2024/05/20/south-africas-top-court-rules-former-president-zuma-cannot-stand-in-election-over-criminal-record/

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Peru protesters slam new insurance law that deems transgender …

(8 days ago) WEBItem 1 of 6 LGBT community groups protest against a new government decree listing transsexualism as a "mental disorder", in front of Peru's Ministry of Health, in …

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-protesters-slam-new-insurance-law-that-deems-transgender-people-mentally-2024-05-18/

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Review recommends mental health system improvements after …

(1 days ago) WEBA review finds the emergency department in South Australia's largest public hospital is "not designed or resourced" to deliver effective mental health care.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/review-of-south-australia-mental-health-after-alleged-stabbing/103834626

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