Hidden struggles of unemployment: mental health challenges facing young South Africans
There is more to youth unemployment than just not having a job
15 May 2025 - 04:30
Behind every CV sent and prospective interview, young South Africans face the crushing weight of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Joblessness steals more than income. It chips away at self-worth, identity and hope...
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