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The South African Journal of Psychiatry publishes topical content in psychiatry for clinical practice and academic pursuits, including work in the subspecialty areas of psychiatry. View our Editorial Team.
The South African Journal of Psychiatry publishes topical content in psychiatry for clinical practice and academic pursuits, including work in the subspecialty areas of psychiatry. View our Editorial Team.
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Experiences of mental healthcare users and their families when interacting with SAPS: A qualitative study | |
Vuyokazi Kabane, Yumna Minty, Barry L. Viljoen | |
11 June 2025 | |
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Contraceptive use and counselling in women with mental illness: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
Lisa Peralta, Reyanta Bridgmohun, Thandokazi Mcizana | |
04 June 2025 | |
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Virtual nurse support to enhance antipsychotic adherence in schizophrenia: A South African perspective | |
Yasmeen Thandar, Nomhle Mvunelo, Deepak Singh, Firoza Haffejee | |
31 May 2025 | |
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Prevalence of substance use and knowledge of its effects among secondary school students in Lagos, Nigeria | |
Tolulope O. Kolawole, Adedoyin O. Ogunyemi, Alexander R. Lucas | |
30 May 2025 | |
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Cultural adaptation of the facial emotion perception test for use in Zimbabwe: A pilot study | |
Denford Gudyanga, Primrose Nyamayaro, Summer Frandsen, Rebecca Easter, Sarah Derveeuw, Pauline Thibaut, Alina Dillahunt, Conall O’Cleirigh, Leah Rubin, Scott A. Langenecker, Melanie Abas | |
28 May 2025 | |
Case Report |
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An uncommon variant of Alzheimer’s disease: Posterior cortical atrophy | |
Tasneem Bux, Kyle Pillay, Reyna Daya, Zaheer Bayat, Lara S. Greenstein | |
23 May 2025 | |
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The burden of insomnia among public health sector nurses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
Phatheka P. Ntaba, Sibongile Mashaphu, Kalpesh Narsi | |
22 May 2025 | |
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Trauma as a mediator of childhood adversity and mental illness in South Africa: A path analysis | |
Michael D. Galvin, Ann Scheunemann, Lesley Chiwaye, Zoleka Luvuno, Andrew W. Kim, Aneesa Moolla | |
20 May 2025 | |
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Food insecurity in women with mental illnesses attending a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal | |
Precious S. Dimba, Shamima Saloojee, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Sibongile Mashaphu | |
16 May 2025 | |
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Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale – Expanded version: Construct validity using Rasch model analysis | |
Ashleigh J. Alford, Daleen Casteleijn, Lesley J. Robertson | |
15 May 2025 |
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Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology |
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We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial. | |
Posted: 2025-06-02 | More... |
Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action |
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Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change. | |
Posted: 2025-05-29 | |
Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics |
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Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives. | |
Posted: 2025-05-22 | |
Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach |
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Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes. | |
Posted: 2025-05-22 | |
Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights |
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Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding. | |
Posted: 2024-05-16 | More... |
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