10/10/2025
Today, PHC joins the global community in raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health for all ages — from pre-teens and teens to adults and older individuals.
Because mental wellbeing is a lifelong journey, not a single moment.
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💡 Why awareness matters
Around 1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental health condition.
In South Africa, an estimated 1 in 3 adults will experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime.
Globally, stress, anxiety, and depression remain leading causes of lost quality of life and work productivity.
For people aged 11 and up, life transitions, social pressure, trauma, and daily stressors can all impact mental wellbeing — but early support leads to better outcomes.
(Source: WHO, South African Depression & Anxiety Group, UNICEF, and SA Mental Health Federation data)
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💬 What you can do today — and every day
🌱 Check in — with yourself and those around you. Sometimes a small message or conversation makes a huge difference.
🕊️ Prioritise self-care — rest, move, breathe, and find moments of calm.
💬 Talk about it — sharing your story helps break stigma for others.
🤝 Reach out — getting help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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☎️ Where to reach out
📍 PHC
Call 011 954 6091 or +27 63 530 3041 for confidential support, guidance, or to book a session.
📍 Sasha-Lee Takacs | SLTwellness
(HPCSA Registered Counsellor)
For individual counselling, support for stress, burnout, or life challenges, call 072 193 0749.
📍 If your workplace has an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
This is a confidential service offering short-term counselling, referrals, and wellbeing assistance. Ask your HR department for your EAP helpline.
📍 24-Hour Helplines (Free & Confidential):
SADAG Su***de Crisis Line: 0800 567 567
Lifeline SA: 0861 322 322
Childline SA (for children & youth): 08000 55555
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💚 You are not alone — and it’s okay to ask for help.
Together, we can make mental health a priority for everyone, at every age.
