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Stigmatisation adds to the burden of mental health disorders: Expert

She says stigmatisation adds to the burden of mental health disorders, often leading to people opting not to seek professional help.

In South Africa, quality mental health care remains out of reach for many. In the private sector, costs often play a deterring role, while at public facilities there are more patients than places. A registered counsellor in Cape Town, Claire Williams, says besides these challenges, stigma remains the biggest barrier…

 

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