There are many factors in South Africa that are conducive to poor mental health, which include long term substance abuse, prenatal damage to brain, injury to the brain, exposure to toxins, infection, etc. Most of these disorders can be successfully treated. The SA Mental Health Conference, taking place in Gauteng, April 25–26, 2023, ahead of World Mental Health Month in May 2023, seeks to address some of these mental health issues under the theme “Join the Movement”. Register now