Psychosocial support for students with mental illness
Globally, the prevalence of university students living with a debilitating mental illness or psychological stress, anxiety and depression is high. South Africa is no different and better co-ordinated programmes are desperately /urgently needed to support the wellness of people with psychosocial disabilities achieve their educational goals. By developing a disability-inclusive environment that enables personal recovery, we aim to increase the retention of students with psychosocial disabilities in the higher education sector, and facilitate their optimal participation and transition to dignified work.
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Disability prevalence is estimated at 16% in South Africa and rising. It is estimated that 9/10 of persons with disabilities eligible for work are unemployed in South Africa. As of August 2023, according to the department of labour, of 7 215 960 employees, only 1,2% are persons with disabilities.
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