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SADAG provides extra help and support for Teen Suicide Prevention Week

Teen Suicide Prevention Week (14 – 21 February 2021) highlights awareness around teen Depression and Suicide Prevention.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened across the globe and increased stressors for many, the mental health of children and teens has been affected to a larger extent. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in 15 – 19 year olds (WHO, 2020).

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) runs the country’s only Suicide Helplines (0800 567 567) and is focusing on creating awareness for teen Depression and Suicide prevention, as South African teens are at a high risk as the mental health impact of COVID-19 has been severe.

South African teens are especially at risk as they navigate a new world of online learning or delayed learning, social isolation, loss, grief and trauma, with increased anxiety and depression.

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