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Mental health struggles among youth a growing trend
Cape Argus
|October 29, 2025
AS SOUTH Africans observe Mental Health Awareness Month this October, more and more young people are becoming more mindful of their issues.
COMMUNITY activist Zolani Zondani, centre, recently completed a 800km walk to raises awareness about men's mental health.
(AYANDA NDAMANE Independent Newspapers)
While mental health is often stigmatised as disorders and an inability to function in society, it can be more mundane than that.
In fact, most issues arise from everyday challenges. And if untreated, these could lead to depression, anxiety and more serious personality disorders.
While some might feel ashamed to speak out or even admit an issue to themselves, Cassey Chambers, the Operations Director for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says “it’s okay to not be okay but you don't have to go through it alone”.
This story is from the October 29, 2025 edition of Cape Argus.
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