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While women are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, psychiatrists warn that men are far less likely to seek help, often delaying support until symptoms have already escalated into crisis. On average, one in eight men will have depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives[i]. However, men’s mental health struggles often go unrecognised, untreated or are masked through anger, with

National Pregnancy Week: 3–7 February 2026 Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet for many women it is filled with fear, sadness, anxiety or emotional distress. During National Pregnancy Week (3-7 February) , the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is urging pregnant women to take depression and anxiety seriously and not to stop psychiatric medication without medical advice. In South Africa, between 16% and 50% of women experience depression o

November - Responsible Gambling Month As a nation of sports fans, South Africans have rapidly embraced the global boom in sports betting, but the potential rewards may be outweighed by its risks to mental health, including depression, substance abuse, addiction and increased risks of suicide and domestic violence. In its 2024/25 annual [i] report, the National Gambling Board (NGB) highlighted a 623% increase in calls to the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) tol