Psychiatric Times January 21, 2025
Facing limited resources, cultural barriers, and complex mental health cases, A newly qualified doctor’s year in rural South Africa offers a deep dive into psychiatry in underserved areas.
As part of the mandatory community service year in South Africa (where newly qualified doctors are sent for a year to serve the community, often to rural settings), I found myself stationed in one of the country’s most rural regions, offering a unique and often challenging experience in psychiatry. For many, this year is a time of both personal and professional growth, and it was no different for me as I navigated the complexities of rural mental health care.
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