Speak to someone who can help – 012 798 7000. This is a sensitive topic. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call your nearest emergency service or the SA Mental Health Line on 0800 567 567.
Mental Illness Awareness Month
It’s a health condition. It has treatment.
Mental illness is medical, not a weakness or a curse.
- Lasting sadness, worry, sleeplessness, or withdrawal are symptoms – not character flaws
- Depression and anxiety respond well to treatment
- Psychiatric and psychological care is available here, close to home
You don’t have to carry it alone.
- Depression: lasting low mood, loss of interest, changes in sleep and appetite, hopelessness. It is treatable with therapy, medication, or both.
- Anxiety: constant worry, racing heart, panic, avoidance – manageable with the right support.
- When to seek help now: thoughts of self-harm, inability to function, or losing touch with reality need urgent care – don’t wait.
- Treatment works: most people improve significantly once they start care.
