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December 2, 20250 citationsOpen Access

Psychological distress and traumatic stress neglected in mental health

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

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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Human Sciences Research Council (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694027632d562116f28ffdd0https://doi.org/10.14749/30763391
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