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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

 
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

Original Research

 
Contraceptive use and counselling in women with mental illness: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  
Lisa Peralta, Reyanta Bridgmohun, Thandokazi Mcizana
04 June 2025

Original Research

 
Virtual nurse support to enhance antipsychotic adherence in schizophrenia: A South African perspective  
Yasmeen Thandar, Nomhle Mvunelo, Deepak Singh, Firoza Haffejee
31 May 2025

Original Research

 
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

Original Research

 
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

 
An uncommon variant of Alzheimer’s disease: Posterior cortical atrophy  
Tasneem Bux, Kyle Pillay, Reyna Daya, Zaheer Bayat, Lara S. Greenstein
23 May 2025

Original Research

 
The burden of insomnia among public health sector nurses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  
Phatheka P. Ntaba, Sibongile Mashaphu, Kalpesh Narsi
22 May 2025

Original Research

 
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

Original Research

 
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

Original Research

 
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

 
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.  
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Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

 
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

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis 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

 
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

 
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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