Impact on POV: SADAG

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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and destigmatisation of mental illness in the country. This week we shine the spotlight on the organisation and the work they do in the country , we speak to Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist and SADAG Board Member, Dr Frans Korb, who has been with the organisation for over 30 years.

3 Feb 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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