Mad in America
JANUARY 25, 2025
R esearch has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. Photo by tuxone The Mental State of the World Report measures the mental health of internet users only, making it limited in the South African context where close to one-third of the population isnt online.
Mad in America
MARCH 19, 2024
We were living in poverty with my siblings and life was difficult. During my first episode of schizophrenia in 2019, I was taken to our pastor by my mother, sister and a few church members for prayer. I have also learnt so many things about mental health and my hope for the future has increased.
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Kids Mental Health Info
MAY 13, 2015
.” Adolescent Depression & COVID-19 In OctoberDecember 2020, almost 1 in 5 adolescents (18%) perceived that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected their mental health “quite a bit or a lot,” and an additional 51% perceived “a little or some” negative effect on their mental health.
Mad in America
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
M any people are traumatised rather than healed by their interaction with mainstream mental health services, especially their admission to a psychiatric inpatient unit. Concurrently, many mental health professionals carry a burden of their own trauma and are not healthy individuals.
Mad in America
MARCH 11, 2025
T he social work profession was historically rooted in a mission of improving the lives of the vulnerable, the oppressed, and those living in poverty. Social work originated with the Settlement House movement as a response to the increasing poverty brought about by industrialization. They seem to have been onto something.
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