Human Rights - Cape Mental Health calls for action on mental health

Maleeka Mokallik - Public Relations and Communications Manager at Cape Mental Health joined us on the line to talk about their call to action for mental health. In commemoration of Psychiatric Disability Awareness Month, the Cape Mental Health Society’s 2013 campaign is calling for action on mental health since it’s been reported that between 1% and 3% of the South African population are likely to suffer from a mental health problem severe enough to require hospitalisation. She said limited beds and resources creates a revolving door for mentally ill. Cape Mental Health is calling for action on mental health by making it a priority and up scaling mental health services such as the lack of beds. MHS will be hosting a demonstration tomorrow, July 10^th on the corner of Wale Street and St George’s Cathedral from 12:00PM to 14:00PM. For further information you can contact (021) 447 2416 or visit www.capementalhealth.co.za