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Health Talk: Myths of the use of antidepressants


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July being the Mental Illness Awareness Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists is highlighting a very important issue that is troubling the country. They say that that the stigma associated with mental illness, as well as the misconception about the benefits and use of antidepressants, serve as major barriers to people seeking assistance. They go on to say that more than a quarter of the country’s population suffers from depression, yet only 1 in 4 seek the necessary help. To help us navigate this issue, we are joined by… 

Guest: Dr Gagu Matsebula - Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists

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