As South Africa continues to observe mental health awareness month mental health activist Ameh Zion Abba is calling on African governments and the global community to prioritise reforms and transforming mental health systems where legislations, policies, and frameworks for mental health will be deliberately amplified. The objective of mental health awareness month is not only educating the public about mental health but also to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to. Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and job stress are common, affecting individuals, their families and co-workers, and the broader community.  Sisi Segalo has more on the story…
 

<p>As South Africa continues to observe mental health awareness month mental health activist Ameh Zion Abba is calling on African governments and the global community to prioritise reforms and transforming mental health systems where legislations, policies, and frameworks for mental health will be deliberately amplified. The objective of mental health awareness month is not only educating the public about mental health but also to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to. Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and job stress are common, affecting individuals, their families and co-workers, and the broader community. &nbsp;Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;<br>&nbsp;</p>