Political discord in run up to elections could be affecting SA’s mental health
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If you know who to vote for on Election Day you’d probably go off at anyone bad mouthing your favourite political party. Its become somewhat of a normality especially on on social media, you find people going off at each debating over the political parties they believe are fit to govern. Some in a calm and collective manner and others literally fuming.
Now believe it or not, according to a recent a recent poll conducted by mental health advocate, Pharma Dynamics, more than 75% of South Africans said they regarded the future of the country as a significant source of stress. More than 66% are stressed about the current political situation and 30% about the upcoming election. A further 40% are also suffering from politics-related insomnia.
Joining us online is Shouqat Mugjenker, Mental Health Portfolio Manager at Pharma Dynamics
Now believe it or not, according to a recent a recent poll conducted by mental health advocate, Pharma Dynamics, more than 75% of South Africans said they regarded the future of the country as a significant source of stress. More than 66% are stressed about the current political situation and 30% about the upcoming election. A further 40% are also suffering from politics-related insomnia.
Joining us online is Shouqat Mugjenker, Mental Health Portfolio Manager at Pharma Dynamics
