December 2, 2025Open Access

Psychological distress and traumatic stress neglected in mental health

Key Points

28.4% prevalence of psychological distress identified among adults in South Africa, warranting further attention.
Foundational data from SANHANES-I study emphasizes significant mental health disorders remain unrecognized.
Observational analysis across South Africa indicates high levels of untreated psychological conditions.
Highlights the urgent need for mental health interventions to address rising psychological distress.

Abstract

South Africa has a high prevalence of mental health disorders - a substantial number of which remain undiagnosed and untreated. A South African population-based study found a 28.4% prevalence of psychological distress among participants 15 years and older. The SANHANES-I team reports.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/694027632d562116f28ffdd0 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/30763391

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