Is mental health in South Africa moving forward?

Journal: BJPsych international

Volume: 21

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Email: tejil.morar@wits.ac.za. Psychiatric Registrar, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Abstract summary 

A landmark South African Mental Health Conference took place in April 2023, marking the first national collaborative conference between government and mental health professionals. The theme was Join the Movement, and a 'whole of society' approach was emphasised, imploring various sectors to collaborate in relieving the country's burden of mental illness. Challenges in mental health were raised and possible solutions presented. This article discusses the conference, aspects of psychiatric care in South Africa, South Africa's health system issues and the importance of moving forward measurably.

Authors & Co-authors:  Morar Tejil T Breedt Jozef Erasmus JE Mdaka Nokuthula N Maaroganye Kagisho K Robertson Lesley L

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  SA Mental Health Conference. Presentations. Foundation for Professional Development, 2023. Available from: https://mentalhealthconference.co.za/presentations/.
Authors :  5
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1192/bji.2023.32
SSN : 2056-4740
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
Mental health services;SA Mental Health Conference;South Africa;low- and middle-income countries;mental health policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
England