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Derailed: Episode 6 : The dark roads of self-medication

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As we examine mental health here in South Africa, experts are warning many of us are trying to treat the symptoms instead of the cause.

In the run up to “World Mental Health Day”, we’re roping in the experts to paint an accurate picture of how people are coping in our country.

Hot1027’S Tara Penny has more ….
2 Oct 2024 9AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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