October is Mental Health Awareness Month in South Africa, with World Mental Health Day celebrated on October 10th.
The nation is still grappling with the effects of its apartheid history, which contributes to various mental health issues.
Factors like poverty, unemployment, violence, and historical trauma burden individuals' mental well-being. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and PTSD are common mental health disorders in the country. Dr. Nompumelelo Malatji-Angoma emphasises that addressing mental health is crucial for effective leadership and personal growth.
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