Financial Stress Is the Leading Driver of Poor Mental Health

Financial Stress Is the Leading Driver of Poor Mental Health

Financial stress is the top contributor to poor mental health across every generation in South Africa, according to a new survey by private hospital group Mediclinic. Between 59% and 66% of respondents in each generation cited it as a cause. Moreover, 45% said they had never used a mental healthcare provider, partly because of cost and partly because of stigma.…

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