Daily Maverick·4 min read·medium
What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
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A study of South African university students suggests that mental health is significantly influenced by social connection and sexual wellbeing alongside material security. Researchers argue that universities must look beyond academic pressure to foster student flourishing.
Addressing student mental health in South Africa means prioritising both social connections and sexual wellbeing, fostering environments where students thrive instead of merely coping.
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