Lessons from Public Interactions on Mental Health
The South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) runs an information and support desk through which parties making enquiries can…
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Ending Racism a Step Towards Realising Mental Health for Everyone
The recent increased global discourse on racism that followed the death of a Black American man, George Floyd, has triggered…
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Youth Should Utilise Self-Help Tools to Look After Their Mental Well-Being
The month of June marks youth month in South Africa. 2020’s activities, officially celebrated under the theme ‘Youth Power: Growing…
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Appeal for National Plans for Mental Health during the Coronavirus Global Emergency
The World Federation for Mental Health appeals to all countries and their governments to ensure that national mental health plans…
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Press Release: Investing Now in Mental Health will Save World Economies Billions
Poor mental health costs the world economy approximately US $2.5 trillion, yet across the globe, less than 2% of health…
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No One Left Behind, Not Now, Not Ever Persons with Disabilities in the COVID-19 Response
The International Labour Organisation: To advance social justice and meaningfully include persons with disabilities, we need to be bold. We…
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Volunteering in the NGO Sector in Gauteng
SAFMH gathers information to provide an understanding of challenges that are identified within the mental health and wider disability sectors…
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The Nation Should Take Time to Prepare to Adjust to the “New Normal” After COVID-19 Lockdown
This week, South Africa would have seen the end of its initial three-week nationwide lockdown, which was implemented by government…
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