Depression is real
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 200 Views |
The blues: Mental health illnesses and depression, in particular, are on the rise in the countryPIC: GETTY IMAGES
What we encounter are breaking news stories of suicides, acts of passion resulting in death, divorces, and other disconcerting incidents. These revelations are astonishing, for these very individuals appeared content outwardly, concealing their inner turmoil.
Reports of suicides, 'passion killings', murder, and other bewildering cases of mortality have lately come to the fore. Navigating depression is no trivial matter; nevertheless, within each trial lies a glimmer of hope.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...