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Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day

Neelam Rahimneelam@radioislam.co.za

2 min read | 22:20 pm CAT

South Africa joined the global community today to commemorate World Mental Health Day. The day’s purpose is to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and to mobilise efforts to support mental health. South Africa’s most common mental health disorders include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and substance use.

Most people are suffering from some of these mental health conditions without being aware. The South African health department spokesperson, Foster Mohale, told Radio Islam International families and communities should not undermine the signs and symptoms of mental health.

He urged observing a colleague, family member or friend displaying mental health signs and symptoms to alert health workers as it will enable quick assistance.

The theme of the 2022 world mental health Day is to make mental health and well-being a global priority, encouraging governments, communities and donors.

“Let’s join hands together to prioritise mental health just as we did with covid-19, HIV, TB and other health conditions,” says Foster. 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is recommended that the government should spend at least 5 per cent of the total budget on health. Mohale said South Africa is doing well and had just surpassed the 5 per cent, unlike other developed countries, which have not paid much attention to resources on mental health programs.

Mental health is a severe health condition and is therefore discouraged from anyone to use as an excuse for poor performance.

Listen to the interview with Mufti Moosagie and Foster Mohale on Radio Islam’s podcast below.

 

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