This will also assist with early detection of sexual violence that children are exposed to and not having anybody to speak to.
A 12-month refurbishment plan must be released by the Department of Health and the Department of Basic Education that incorporates and enjoins the geographical accessibility for school children to the facilities.
Clinical psychologists at each clinic and health facility must be included and secured urgently and must also be able to report to nearby schools when the need arises.
Mental health care education should be mainstreamed to suit pupils and pensioners or grandparents. Most households spend a lot of time with children, but do not have the relevant knowledge and language to detect symptoms of mental health issues. Proper diagnosis and detection systems must be strengthened to promote commitment to medication and progress, instead of regression that results in further mental damage of patients and children. This means also dropping out of school before reaching matric level.
That one out of four people would be affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives should be reason enough that this matter must be prioritised by government. Health communities, ... We reject the report.