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Derailed: Episode 1 : South Africans are waging mental health battles on multiple fronts

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The world will be marking “Mental health day” on the 10th of October.

Here on home soil, experts are warning South Africans are battling on multiple fronts - with very few reaching out for help.

So, for the month of October, HOT1027 News will be casting a floodlight on mental health in our country - and more importantly - the lifelines available to help ourselves and our loved ones.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

1 Oct 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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