Past SeminarDepressiononline
Depression in South Africa: Load Shedding, Unemployment, and the Hidden Crisis
Dr. Priya Govender—Clinical Psychologist, Johannesburg
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
18:00 – 19:30 SAST
Zoom
About This Seminar
A past seminar examining how South Africa's unique stressors — load shedding, unemployment, crime, and inequality — contribute to depression, and what the evidence shows about effective support.
Agenda
- 1Depression in South Africa: the scale of the problem
- 2How load shedding and economic stress contribute to depression
- 3Recognising depression in yourself and others
- 4What the evidence shows about effective support
- 5Q&A with Dr. Govender
About the Speaker
Dr. Priya Govender
Clinical Psychologist, Johannesburg
Dr. Priya Govender is a clinical psychologist specialising in mood disorders. She has conducted research on the mental health impact of South Africa's energy crisis and economic instability.
This seminar is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are in crisis, please contact the SADAG 24-hour helpline: 0800 456 789.
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