Mental health care services in rural South Africa: A human capabilities approach

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2021Author
Benjamin, Fatiema
Vickerman-Delport, Shelley A.
Roman, Nicolette V.
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It is estimated that a significant proportion of people living in
South Africa have a mental illness and do not have access to
mental health services. This relates to barriers that contribute to
help-seeking behavior. Semi-structured interviewers were conducted with a sample of 11 stakeholders and 35 parents. Data
were thematically analyzed and results revealed that participants had limited knowledge of what mental health is. Also
highlighted was the lack of structural and human mental health
care resources, and stigmatization. Addressing the issues related
to mental health care services could contribute to ensuring that
people have access to good health.