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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World Mental Health Day Highlights Urgent Needs
As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month this October, Africa stands at a critical juncture. With its population set to reach 2.5 billion in the coming decades, the continent faces a deepening mental health crisis. This crisis is chronically underfunded, under-researched, and dangerously overlooked. On this World Mental Health Day, 10th October, it is crucial to examine the scale…