Derailed: Episode 5: "There's very little in the way of prevention and treatment"

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On average, only 1 in 10 people with a mental health issue have access to treatment here in South Africa.

In the run up to world ''Mental Health Day'' on the 10th of October, We're looking at the resources available to help anyone whose struggling.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more ...

2 Oct 4AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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Derailed: Episode 13: PJ Powers' story

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Derailed: Episode 10: We've lost something in all the gaining

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