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Derailed: Episode 30 : Gerrit's story - "Growing up, I never heard anything about mental health"

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The reluctance – or even refusal – to discuss mental health in some South African cultures remains a major hurdle to treatment.

This October, HOT1027 is putting mental health under the microscope – while highlighting the help that’s available to those who reach out. .

HOT1027’S Tara Penny has more...

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17 Oct 5AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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