In this week’s episode, we delve into mental health issues, mainly depression, and its prevalence among females. Research suggests that there are 280 million people worldwide that have depression, making it one of the most common conditions. Of that 280 million people, women are twice as likely to be prone to depression than men.

Dr Erica Munnik opens the discussion with contributing factors, systems of support and the importance of creating awareness.

Dr Erica Munnik is an associate professor of the Department of Psychology at The University of the Western Cape (UWC) and is registered as a clinical psychologist by the HPSA.