South Africa: Covid-19 Takes Its Toll On the Mental Health of Young People

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Coping with the pandemic hasn't been easy. For young people, disruptions to schooling, social interaction and the general pace of life have left many struggling to cope with the stress of the 'new normal' and, according to experts, mental illness is on the rise.

Because of Covid-19, mental health has once again shifted into the spotlight. Research shows that before the pandemic South Africa was already dealing with a high burden of mental health conditions, with roughly a third of the population having experienced a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Depressive disorders are ranked as the fifth-largest cause of disability, with anxiety disorders ranked ninth.

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