DPS High School Students Lead Community Event to Combat Stigma and Address Social Issues

DPS high school students lead community event to combat stigma and address social issues

Manual High School students hosted a Divine Cultures event to break stereotypes and build community ties through research presentations.

Stigma and resource shortages highlighted at bipolar awareness event

Those living with the misunderstood condition face social stigma and a lack of support in public clinics and hospitals. Wits students and mental health experts gathered to challenge the stigma and silence around bipolar disorder. The event revealed that there are serious shortages of mental health resources in South Africa’s public healthcare system. Personal testimonies from people living with bipolar highlighted why breaking the silence must …