Discussion | Mental Health | Growing calls for pupils to seek counselling

JOHANNESBURG - The final examinations are approaching and there are growing calls for pupils to look for help if they feel overwhelmed.

This comes as the number of pupils dying from suspected poisoning, murder or accidents increases.

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A team from the South African Depression and Anxiety group has been dispatched to schools to offer support to pupils, including sessions for grade 12 students as they prepare for their preliminary examinations.

Roshni Parbhoo, Project Manager for school programmes at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group-SADAG, spoke to eNCA.