UNICEF to release a new report on mental health

Christine Muhigana, UNICEF Representative in South Africa spoke to SABC News.

As the country observes Mental Health Awareness Month, the stigma associated with mental illness remains a concern for patients. Those living with mental disorders say it was hard to accept their diagnosis because of how it is perceived in society. A 2021 UNICEF South Africa study revealed that at least sixty-five percent of young people with mental-related issues did not seek help. And some of their reasons are the fear of what people would think about them.

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