AS anxiety about the matric results sets in, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) is urging parents to support their children and avoid talking about the coming results to ease their restlessness.
"Parents should stop over-stressing about the results."
"They should rather keep matrics busy, so they don't think about the results," said Fatima Seedat, Sadag's development manager.
She said the rate of matrics calling their hotline is not high.
'We are not inundated with calls for now. The only matrics who call just ask general questions on university admissions," said Fatima.
The matric results will be released on 18 January.
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Her message to anxious matrics is simple.
"Keep in mind that no matter how hopeless you feel, you are not alone.
"You can chat online via WhatsApp with a Sadag counsellor. You can message us on 076 882 2775 from 8 am to 5 pm or SMS 31393, and a counsellor will call you back," said Fatima.
The SMS line is available every day of the week for 24 hours.
Sadag's Toll-Free Numbers available 24/7 are 0800 567 567 or 0800 456 789.
