South African Woman Takes Control of Her Mental Health, Video Inspires Others To Seek Help for Depression

• A young woman has taken a courageous step towards healing by checking herself into a mental health clinic after being diagnosed with depression
• Bernice Lindani had been struggling with trauma-related depression for months and sought help from professionals
• Lindani says in her video that she knew she needed help and Mzansi applauded her for taking control of her mental well-being

Depression is a severe and debilitating illness affecting millions of people worldwide. In South Africa, mental health awareness has increased, yet many still suffer in silence due to stigma and lack of resources.

TikTok user Bernice Lindani has shared one of her most vulnerable moments to help others on the social media platform. In the video, Lindani is packing her bag to get checked into a mental health hospital.

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South African woman takes charge of her mental health

Lindani experienced a traumatic event and her sadness, hopelessness and anxiety were overwhelming. She knew she needed help but was afraid to speak up.

Eventually she gathered the courage to visit a mental health professional who diagnosed her with depression and recommended she check into a clinic for treatment.

She was hesitant to seek inpatient care, but she realised it was necessary to take charge of her mental health. The young woman said:

"Trauma is a real thing."

Watch the video below:

Lindani's story inspires others to seek help

The young woman's story is a powerful reminder that mental health is as important as physical health. Netizens were inspired by her brutal honesty about her mental health.

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Here are some of the comments:

@keneuwethulo said:

"I finished my 21 days last week. Best decision ever!"

@tinky commented:

"Baby, your eyes are swollen from crying for days on end. I'm proud of the decision you have made."

@preciousgladwin said:

"I'm proud of you; not everyone gets the courage to get admitted to mental health hospital."

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, know you are not alone. Resources are available and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Somizi’s fans share emotional stories of how they're battling depression after the star’s post on mental health.

In similar stories, Briefly News reported about people in South Africa struggling with mental health problems.

Somizi had his followers share stories of what they were going through after his post. The media personality laid it bare to his fans when he went on social media to encourage his followers to be kind to those battling depression.

Source: Briefly News