Derailed: Episode 3: Many men are waging silent mental health battles

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Healthcare providers are warning many men are carrying heavy mental health burdens that they’re not talking about.

Ahead of “World Mental Health Day” on the 10th of October, we’ve roped in the experts to give us insight into what South Africans are going through – and more importantly – where they can get help.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

1 Oct 9AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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