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South African Federation For Mental Health

WebThe 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 …

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Mental Disorders

WebFeeling restless or slowed down. Change in appetite or weight. Feelings of guilt or worthlessness. Sense of hopelessness. Decreased concentration. Decreased interest or …

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WHO Releases World Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental …

WebIn 2019, nearly a billion people – including 14% of the world’s adolescents – were living with a mental disorder. Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO), …

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Awareness & Education

WebWe use a number of ways to create awareness (e.g. campaigns, press releases, social media etc).These are informed by evidence and up to date data, such as the Lancet …

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Lancet Commission On Ending Stigma And Discrimination In …

WebThe 10th of October 2022 marked World Mental Health Day (WMHD). This year, it also marked the release of a much anticipated Lancet Commission report on ending stigma …

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The Impact Of Economic Insecurity On Mental Health

WebThere is unequivocal evidence of the negative impact that unemployment and poverty has on mental health, including increased depressive symptoms and risk of …

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Mental Health For All: Greater Investment – Greater Access

WebThe theme “Mental Health for All: Greater Investment, Greater Access,” aims to address the need to promote early access to care, prevention of mental health …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WebFrequently Asked Questions - Mental Health FAQs - SAFMH. What type of organisation is SAFMH? Does SAFMH provide financial support for legal and medical assistance? Does …

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Thinking About HIV/TB And Mental Health

WebThinking About HIV/TB And Mental Health. 30th March 2023. SAFMH News Room. March 24 saw World TB Day commemorated globally. South Africa also saw the …

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What Are Mental Health Review Boards And Why Speak About …

Web2023 marks eight years since the Life Esidimeni tragedy. It was a gross human rights violation, a moment of shame for South Africa’s healthcare system, and a stain on the …

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Evaluation of an Advocacy Programme for Mental Health Care …

WebIn-line with the National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Action Plan (2013-2020), the South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) …

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Mental Health Series 3: Mental Health And Economic Factors

WebEconomic factors related to mental health in the South African context are here discussed in terms of two domains, namely 1) healthcare spending and 2) mental …

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Cape Mental Health Fountain House and Rainbow Foundation

Webby Cape Mental Health One of the ways in which CMH has been able to ensure continued support to persons living with psychosocial disability, is with the roll-out …

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Mental Health: The Unseen Symptom Of PCOS

WebResults from the study found that, compared to women without PCOS, women with PCOS were more likely to have mental health disorders, including …

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100 Years Of Mental Health Service

WebThe South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) is officially 100 years old! The organisation was established in 1920 with the aim of coordinating, …

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PERSONALITY DISORDERS ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY …

WebSA FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER 1 Remember to always consult a mental health or medical practitioner regarding any …

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Gender Based Violence Shelters and Mental Health

WebThe South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) runs an information desk where members of the public, family members and mental health care users …

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