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Priorities for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research and Services in South Africa webinar
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)
Children and adolescents under the age of 18 years comprise 34% of the population, and child and adolescent Mental, Neurological and Substance Use (MNS) disorders are common and an important cause of disability and distress. ...
Mental health and the role of traditional healers
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)
The provision of treatment, care and rehabilitation services for people with Mental, Neurological and Substance use (MNS) disorders is a multisectoral responsibility and affects various communities in South Africa and other ...
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
– ...