65% of young people have mental health issues, but do not seek help

Poverty, Covid-19 and a sense of hopelessness are taking a toll on the mental health of South Africa’s children and youth.

Johannesburg – Poverty, Covid-19 and a sense of hopelessness is taking its toll on the mental health of South Africa children and youth, with 65% admitting in a UN poll to suffering from some form of mental health issue but not seeking help.

Unicef South Africa representative Christine Muhigana said there was still stigma around mental health issues that prevented young people from seeking help. “Today, so many children and young people have lost family members, missed out on seeing friends, had their education disrupted, and see a future with fewer opportunities to thrive,” Mahigana said.

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