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Psychological distress and traumatic stress neglected in mental health

Title:

Psychological distress and traumatic stress neglected in mental health

Authors:

Zungu, N.; Naidoo, P.; Simbayi, L.; Evans, M.
Output Type: Journal Article
Department: HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB
Office of the CEO
Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation
Budget year: 2014/15
Publication year: 2014
Archive number: 8219
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2435

Citation:

Zungu, N., Naidoo, P., Simbayi, L. & Evans, M. (2014) Psychological distress and traumatic stress neglected in mental health. <i>HSRC Review</i>. 12(2):3-4.

Abstract:

South Africa has a high prevalence of mental health disorders - a substantial number of which remain undiagnosed and untreated. A South African population-based study found a 28.4% prevalence of psychological distress among participants 15 years and older. The SANHANES-I team reports.

Keywords:

MENTAL HEALTH
STRESS
HEALTH
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
 

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