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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.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Exploring caregivers’ experiences when seeking mental health care services for their children with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative study from South Africa  
Bathokozile M. Sithole, Keabetswe Mogase, Tshepiso D. Moeketsi
03 July 2026

Original Research

 
Depression and anxiety symptoms and their association with quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer: A cross-sectional study  
Akmal J.F. Nasution, Elmeida Effendy, Muhammad S. Husada, Mustafa M. Amin, Kamal B. Siregar
29 June 2026

Lived Experience

 
Life beyond diagnosis: My journey of hope  
Edward Nkurunungi
19 June 2026

Editorial

 
Psychiatry and artificial intelligence: A need for informed engagement  
Christopher P. Szabo, Carla Kotzé, Lisa Galvin, Yumna Minty, Lihle Mgweba-Bewana, Mvuyiso Talatala, Sisikelelwe Gwanya-Mdletye, Gareth Nortje
18 June 2026

Original Research

 
UKuvala umkhokha ‘ending the curse’: Unpacking the healing practice steps followed by traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal when working with rape survivors  
Nqobile Muthwa, Yaseen Ally
01 June 2026

Original Research

 
A profile of psychotropic medication in bipolar patients of reproductive age  
Nkateko P. Matoba, Sibusiso N. Sotobe Mose, Tiaan Schutte
19 May 2026

Original Research

 
Co-producing adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care in South Africa: A patient-centred framework for agency, trust, satisfaction and continuity  
Dimpho Ditsebe, Renata Schoeman
18 May 2026

Original Research

 
Motivational interviewing for substance use among adults in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review  
Amy S. Adams, Taryn Williams, Dan J. Stein, Goodman Sibeko, Steven Shoptaw, Stephen Rollnick
13 May 2026

Correction

 
Corrigendum: Locally relevant, ethically urgent: Defending SASOP’s stance on transgender and non-binary youth  
KL Dunkle, Ingrid Lynch, Sakhile Msweli, Ronald Addinall-van Straaten, Pierre Brouard, Jenna-Lee De Beer-Procter, Nkanyiso Madlala, Chris McLachlan, Madeleine Muller, Simon Pickstone-Taylor, Mershen Pillay, Ariane Spitaels, Anastacia Tomson, Elma de Vries
11 May 2026

Original Research

 
Clinical utility and psychometric validity of the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire in a sample of South African working adults  
Charles H. van Wijk, Chris J.B. Muller, Blanche N. Andrews
22 April 2026
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Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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