When it comes to mental health stigma , the experts say we are moving the needle in the right direction...but there's still a long way to go.

In the run up to ''World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, HOT1027 News is looking at the state of mental health here in South Africa and more importantly – what we can do about it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… SADAG website

In the run up to world mental health day, psychiatrists, councilors and social workers are trying to tackle misconceptions that fuel the stigma around reaching out for help.

For the whole month of October , HOT1027 is putting mental health under the microscope while by roping in the experts to let us know where we can get help.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more … SADAG website

Comedian Eugene Khoza says leaning on family and reaching out for professional help after the death of his son helped him process his grief.

This October HOT1027 is looking at the state of mental health in South Africa and the lifelines available to anyone whose struggling.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more … SADAG website

As we get ready to mark “World Mental health day” on the 10th of October, experts and researchers say South Africa is getting better at tackling mental health…but we’re not yet in any position to boast about it.

For the month of October , we’re looking at the state of mental health in our country – and what we do to help ourselves and each other.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… SADAG website

South African singer PJ Powers has told HOT1027 News the progressive nature of alcoholism usually leads to the addiction ''taking the wheel''.

As part of our mental health series, we’re looking at alcoholism -and more importantly - the help that's readily available to those who reach out.

HOT 1027’s Tara Penny has more… SADAG website · Al-Anon