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Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation
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Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation is a non-profit organisation which offers free ADHD and mental health screening and early intervention services for primary school learners in underprivileged communities.
South Africa continues to face high level of inequality and poverty which leads to an increased risk for mental health conditions, and limited access to healthcare services.
Approximately 1 in 6 children will live with a mental health condition at any given time in South Africa. Of these, only 25% will receive the necessary treatment.
We immerse ourselves in under-resourced communities, educate and spread awareness about ADHD and provide free mental health screening. We identify children in need of intervention and assist them in accessing the necessary community-based services as well as utilising the services of our pool of professional volunteers. We aim to remove mental health barriers to education and in doing so improve the quality of life of children and families and provide the opportunity for them to reach their full potential.
What is the current state of mental health in South Africa?
- 17% of children face mental health challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
- Only 1% of all psychiatric services are dedicated to child mental health.
- Half of all mental health disorders develop before the age of 14.
- ADHD affects 1 in 20 (5%) school-aged children.
Achievements:
2017 – 2022
1740 Screenings completed:
561 children identified with ADHD.
269 children identified with possible ADHD.
177 children identified with anxiety or depression.
204 children identified with learning difficulties.
Referrals made to date:
362 Occupational therapy assessments
87 Social work intervention
417 Optometry assessments
288 Audiology assessments
669 Educational assessments
68 Counselling referrals
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