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

(6 days ago) WEBDespite the high prevalence of mental health problems in South Africa, few primary healthcare facilities have mental health services: “This, in combination with mental health being low on the priority list, spells disaster. We need better …

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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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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Adolescent mental health in South Africa: what do the …

(1 days ago) WEBAn article by South Africa’s Independent Online claims that one in five youth aged nine to 17 has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and only a third of those get the care they need. But the first …

https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/adolescent-mental-health-south-africa-what-do-numbers-say

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High mental health burden for Africa’s youth - Nature

(Just Now) WEBAcross 37 studies published between 2008 to 2020 and spanning 97,616 adolescents, the researchers found the following prevalence: depression (26.9%); …

https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-021-00097-y

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: South Africa

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: South Africa. 15 April 2022. Technical document. Download (196 kB)

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/mental-health-atlas-2020-country-profile--south-africa

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State of mental health and illness in South Africa

(1 days ago) WEBThe situation of mental health in South Africa is troubling and urgent action is needed. This lack of access to, as well as quality of, mental health services, is not unique to …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0081246319857527

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65 per cent of young people with mental health related …

(4 days ago) WEBNotes to Editors. The UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll received 5,500 responses, with 75 per cent of those from young people aged up to 24-years. U-Report is a SMS platform to encourage youth …

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

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73 per cent of youth needed mental health support over …

(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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Mental health and COVID-19 in South Africa - SAGE …

(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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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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State of mental health and illness in South Africa

(2 days ago) WEBOne in six South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression, or substance-use disorders. •. 40% of South Africans with HIV suffer from a mental disorder. •. 41% of …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0081246319857527

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Why South Africa is failing mental health patients and what can be …

(4 days ago) WEBSouth Africa is no exception. Developing countries have unique challenges which either lead to or worsen mental health disorders. These include people …

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

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Addressing the mental health needs of adolescents in South …

(5 days ago) WEBMoreover, data suggests that at-risk adolescents globally and in South Africa under-utilize mental health services [9, 10] with only 30% of this at-risk …

https://pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40814-021-00803-5

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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in South Africa: Challenges …

(9 days ago) WEBIn conclusion, the article emphasizes the urgent need to address the mental health pandemic, particularly in South Africa, where historical, social, and economic …

https://upside.org.za/addressing-the-mental-health-crisis-in-south-africa-challenges-and-solutions/

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Closing the mental health treatment gap in South Africa: a review …

(3 days ago) WEBMental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders accounted for 10% of the global burden of disease (GBD) in 2010 (), yet on average, mental health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4038770/

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These are the mental health challenges SA’s youth are facing

(4 days ago) WEBAnxious young woman. Picture: iStock. Similar to young people worldwide, South African youth face significant mental health challenges due to shared …

https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/health/mental-health-challenges-sa-youth-facing/

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Mental health in Africa - The Lancet Global Health

(3 days ago) WEBMental health problems appear to be increasing in importance in Africa. Between 2000 and 2015 the continent's population grew by 49%, yet the number of years lost to …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(18)30303-6/fulltext

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Mental health care in South Africa - Wikipedia

(4 days ago) WEBOrigins of mental health issues in South Africa. Many factors including work-related stress, disease, poverty, abuse, sexual violence, as well as the decay of the traditional …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_care_in_South_Africa

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Mind the gap: South Africa’s mental health burden

(8 days ago) WEBThe aim of this paper is to explore the burden of mental health in South Africa, to inform a potential future investment case for the funding and delivery of mental health services. …

https://bhfglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mind-the-gap-mental-health-20220310.pdf

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State of mental health and illness in South Africa - ResearchGate

(1 days ago) WEBMore than R7.8 billion was spent on both in-patient and out-patient mental health services in the. 2016/2017 financial year or 4.6% of the total spend in the public …

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333864468_State_of_mental_health_and_illness_in_South_Africa

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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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Is mental health in South Africa moving forward?

(Just Now) WEBMoving Forward in South Africa. The National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 has an ambitious vision to achieve …

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/is-mental-health-in-south-africa-moving-forward/

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The State of Mental Health in South Africa EAPA-SA

(8 days ago) WEBThe state of South Africa’s mental health in a global context. According to the second Annual Mental State of the World Report 2021 from Sapien Labs, published …

https://www.eapasa.co.za/the-state-of-mental-health-in-south-africa/

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South Africans are suffering from stress due to the upcoming …

(8 days ago) WEBAs South Africa approaches the general elections amid economic woes and utility shortages, many people are experiencing increased stress and worry. This is according …

https://www.msn.com/en-za/health/other/south-africans-are-suffering-from-stress-due-to-the-upcoming-elections-expert/ar-BB1m14O0

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From global-to-local: rural mental health in South Africa

(3 days ago) WEBDespite these problematic issues, there has been a paucity of research looking at rural mental health care in South Africa. Studies [22,23] have confirmed that …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7012042/

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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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Why Mental and Medical Illnesses Co-Occur Psychology Today …

(3 days ago) WEBKey points. Mental illness and physical illness have a high rate of co-occurrence. The relationship of mental and physical illness tends to be bi-directional. …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/up-and-running/202405/why-mental-and-medical-illnesses-co-occur

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Kompany lauds ‘mature’ Foster for facing mental health issues

(7 days ago) WEBBurnley head coach Vincent Kompany has backed Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster for having the courage to speak about his mental health issues. Foster was …

https://headtopics.com/za/kompany-lauds-mature-foster-for-facing-mental-health-52667927

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What are geomagnetic storms and why do they produce the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Earth has experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm of the past 20 years, resulting in stunning light displays across the globe. But what are geomagnetic …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/aurora-australis-borealis-geomagnetic-storms-explained/103834308

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International Nurses Day 2024 report ICN - International Council …

(Just Now) WEBPublication description. The theme for International Nurses Day 2024 is: “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care”. This theme and our IND report present an in …

https://www.icn.ch/resources/publications-and-reports/international-nurses-day-2024-report

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