Derailed: Episode 57: "A return to the dinner table"

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As we look at ways to improve our mental health, experts say we should never underestimate the power of being present – and the benefits of genuinely connecting with others.

Having spent the past 31 days looking at mental health here in South Africa, healthcare providers say simple changes – like returning to the family dinner table – can make all the difference.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

31 Oct 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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