Patients diagnosed with mental health problems, particularly men, cautioned against excessive use of alcohol as coping mechanism

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Patients diagnosed with mental health problems, particularly men, have been cautioned against excessive use of alcohol, as a form of escapism. With the month of June being observed as men's mental health awareness month, experts say those who turn to alcohol, display significant risk factors for suicidal behaviour.
Despite many avenues available for help, South African men continue to rank high amongst those who take their own lives. Clement Matroos filed this report by Omphemetse Balatseng