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The 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 a South African-based non-profit organisation. We believe access to quality mental health care is a human right and strive to make this happen through our advocacy and awareness.

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safmh SAFMH Official @safmh ·
1 Oct

Today marks the start of #WorldMentalHealthMonth 💚💚

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Please note: This episode discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. ☎ 0800 567 567

#worldmentalhealthmonth #menandmentalhealth

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safmh SAFMH Official @safmh ·
10 Sep

💛 Suicide can be prevented with timely, evidence-based interventions.

In South Africa, 23 deaths out of 100,000 people are because of suicide; making it the 10th highest suicide rate in the world. Each year, we commemorate #WSPD on 10 September.

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safmh SAFMH Official @safmh ·
28 Aug

#DidYouKnow

The SA Federation for Mental Health runs a helpdesk!

Please note that SAFMH is not a residential facility or a hospital. Our helpdesk is not a crisis line or a counselling line and operates according to office hours as stated below:

#SAFMH #mentalhealthadvocacy

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safmh SAFMH Official @safmh ·
12 Aug

📢 The applications for our National Youth Advisory Forum (2024-2025) are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who sent us applications, it is so inspiring to know that we have so many young people who are passionate about mental health advocacy in our country!

#YouthMentalHealth

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