ABOUT THE JOURNAL
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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Substance abuse in first-episode psychosis at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital  
Precious N. Shandu, Yumna Minty
19 January 2026

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Vulnerability to anxiety and depression symptoms co-occurring among adult patients at family medicine clinics in Najran University Hospital, Saudi Arabia  
Nasser Saeed Alqahtani
14 January 2026

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Prevalence and predictors of high-dose antipsychotic therapy among adult psychiatric inpatients in Baghdad, Iraq  
Ola A. Nassr, Raghad F. Wadeea
14 January 2026

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Management and co-morbidities in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis: A clinical audit in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa  
Sivuyisiwe Mpondo, Wendy Vogel, Isabel A. Michaelis
13 January 2026

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Self-reported mental health effects of unemployment on young people in Mdantsane, South Africa: A qualitative study  
Nyameka Mdewuka, Nongiwe L. Mhlanga, Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda, Sibusiso C. Nomatshila, Monwabisi Faleni
12 January 2026

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Post-traumatic stress disorder in an antenatal population in South Africa: Prevalence and associated factors  
Megan Fyffe, Mojalefa Makgata, Lesley Robertson
20 December 2025

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Prevalence and predictors of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among Namibian public university students  
Kristine N. Siseho, Roswitha Mahalie, Tuwilika Endjala
18 December 2025

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Prevalence of anxiety and associated factors among guardians of children admitted with severe malaria at Thyolo District Hospital in Malawi  
Nixon Chidzere, Chimwemwe Munthali, George Chapweteka, Thandie Munthali, Patson Kumwenda, Blessings Chikasema, Esmie Mkwinda, Geldine Chironda
17 December 2025

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Length of hospital admission, cannabis use and associated factors in patients with bipolar disorder  
Sewela R. Mamadi-Moshidi, Sibulele Zuma, Lisa Galvin
05 December 2025

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Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders in South African men: A Community survey  
Zukiswa Zingela, Philip Ayieko, Nadine Harker, Saidi Kapiga, Leslie London, Kebogile Mokwena, Neo K. Morojele, Amina Saban, Jabulani Ncayiyana
03 December 2025
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Posted: 2025-11-26

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

Notification: A Big Thank You to Our Volume 31 Reviewers!

 
At South African Journal of Psychiatry, the peer review process is key to maintaining the quality of our publications. We would like to thank the following reviewers for their hard work and valuable insight into Volume 31. Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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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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