Mental health is often the “invisible” epidemic, yet it carries a profound impact on South Africa’s social and economic fabric. This comprehensive brief, part of the NCD series produced by Percept and funded by ASSA, explores the vast “treatment gap” where nearly 90% of South Africans with mental health disorders do not receive professional care. From the biological links between mental health and physical NCDs to the systemic challenges of under-budgeting and stigma, this research provides critical evidence for better resource allocation and health policy. Read the full brief below.

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