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SA needs comprehensive psychosocial support services

mental health awareness

Mental health has become an important aspect of understanding individuality, self-care and self-awareness. The second Annual Mental State of the World Report (2021) published in March last year ranks South Africa as one of the worst countries when it comes to issues concerning mental health.

Several factors negatively impact the mental well-being of citizens, for example, the lack of employment among the youth and more recently Covid-19 that altered many citizens’ lives.

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