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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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Case Report

 
A case report: Neuropsychiatric presentation of atypical Rasmussen’s encephalitis  
Johanna H.C. Landman, Sibusiso Sotobe-Mose
12 August 2026

Original Research

 
The occurrence of postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder among women in Johannesburg metropolitan clinics  
Botho P. Pheto-Malikongwa, Melitah Motlhale, Reyanta Bridgmohun, Danie Hoffman, Anthony Olashore
10 August 2026

Original Research

 
Mental health practitioners’ experiences providing mental healthcare services to students in a higher education institution: A qualitative study  
Simangele L. Linda, Nompumelelo Ndlovu, Annie Temane
31 July 2026

Original Research

 
The relationship between childhood traumatic life experiences and social anxiety disorders  
Ayfer Ekim-Günaydın, Mazlum Çöpür
30 July 2026

Original Research

 
AWARE: Anaesthesia trainee wellbeing at respective educational institutions: A national prospective study of burnout, depressive symptoms and occupational stress  
Ryan van der Merwe, Thenjiwe Hlongwane, Patricia Brown, Palesa Mogane
28 July 2026

Original Research

 
Investigation of serum lactate dehydrogenase levels in generalised anxiety disorder  
Serkan Yazici, Ezgi S. Ahi Üstün
20 July 2026

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
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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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