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Health Research and its contribution to South Africa’s democracy
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022-08)
Freedom of speech encompasses freedom of research and is an important component of any democracy. Health research, and communication around this research, have contributed to strengthening South Africa's democracy. Generally, ...
Mental Health and the role of traditional healers
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)
Webinar presented on 8 July 2022 by the Academy of Science of South Africa. The provision of treatment, care and rehabilitation services for people with Mental, Neurological and Substance use (MNS) disorders is a multisectoral ...
Impact of climate change on food systems: Using transdisciplinary science to drive mitigation and adaptation solutions to protect and promote health
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)
A recent systems-based approach to tackling climate change and health issues, from the global InterAcademy Partnership and its regional academy networks, examined how science can guide innovation, policy and practice for ...
Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), 2023)
Although there is some evidence of increasing investment, mental health
services are a neglected aspect of healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.*
However, the COVID-19 pandemic – and control measures associated with it
– ...
Roundtable on Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the UK Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) jointly hosted a workshop in November 2022 on Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research and ...
The implications of COVID-19 for mental health and substance use
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had both short- and long-term implications for mental health and substance use, especially for groups at risk of new or exacerbated mental health disorders and those facing barriers to accessing ...