“Just Knowing There Is Hope Out There Has Helped Me Alot”: A Message For Women’s Day 2026
August marks Women’s Month in South Africa. This year, we are grateful to Philani Ama Kinyabo, who took the time…
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Awareness In Action With SAFMH: From Institution To Inclusion
On Tuesday, 28 July 2026, the SA Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH), in partnership with the South African Disability Alliance…
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From Institution To Inclusion: The Importance Of Community-Based Mental Health Care
Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month (PDAM) is celebrated annually in July. For 2026, the SA Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) will…
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Awareness in Action with SAFMH: Men’s Mental Health and Suicide
Men and women both experience stigma when seeking help for mental health challenges. However, men are significantly less likely to…
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National Mental Health Youth Advocacy Forum Applications Open!
Applications for SAFMH’s Youth Mental Health Advocacy and Advisory Forum 2026-2027 Are Open! Apply here by Friday, 10 July 2026, 23:59…
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SAFMH Provides Comment In Youth Mental Health Article
The SA Federation for Mental Health’s Deputy Director, Leon de Beer, recently shared his thoughts for an article on youth…
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TSHIDISO’S TALE: HOW A YOUNG MAN’S UNFORTUNATE SUICIDE IS INSPIRING OTHERS TO SEEK HELP.
On Sunday, 26 May 2024, Lerato Moletsane’s son Tshidiso died by suicide. Lerato says: I will never forget the call…
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MEN AND SUICIDE: THE ONGOING, SILENT EPIDEMIC
Looking back, looking forward… Two years ago, for Men’s Health Month, I, in my role as Deputy Director with the…
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