Self-Help: A Means to What End?

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It has been said that South Africa has a mental health crisis, and that the solution starts with “educating ourselves”, specifically about mental health and the various illnesses. That sounds like 'self-help'... but what does it really mean? Prof. Dan Stein and Dr David Webb are our guests for this episode. Plus, we speak to Jackie Maimin from the Independent Community Pharmacy Association about the work they do. Adcock Ingram

14 Feb 2023 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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