JOHANNESBURG - June is mental health awareness month for men.
WATCH: Discussion | South Africa ranks highest in mental health disorders
The National Institute of Health reports that almost a third of South Africans, have experienced a common mental disorder in their lifetime.
A myriad of challenges including poverty, unemployment, inequality, and gender based violence, are some of the factors contributing to this figure.
Anele Mhlakaza, a medical doctor, discussed this issue, particularly as it affects people in rural areas.