The SA Federation for Mental Health’s Deputy Director, Leon de Beer, recently shared his thoughts for an article on youth mental health.
Unpacking the most serious issues facing youth and their mental health in South Africa, the article also shares some solutions to tackling the growing crisis.
“Not in Education, Employment of Training (NEET) youth often face quiet (or not so quiet) judgment from family and communities, making asking for help feel shameful rather than brave.” – Leon de Beer
You can read the full article here (page 28).
This article was also picked up by several news outlets, see below:
- https://www.sowetan.co.za/entertainment/2026-06-15-youth-day-50-years-on-and-the-struggle-continues/
- https://www.businessday.co.za/lifestyle/2026-06-15-youth-day-50-years-on-and-the-struggle-continues/
- https://www.timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2026-06-15-youth-day-50-years-on-and-the-struggle-continues/
- https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/lifestyle/2026-06-15-youth-day-50-years-on-and-the-struggle-continues/
- https://www.theherald.co.za/lifestyle/2026-06-15-youth-day-50-years-on-and-the-struggle-continues/
