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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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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

Original Research

 
Assessment of serum inflammatory cytokines in first-episode psychosis: Cross-sectional study  
Noxolo Qwabe, Saeeda Paruk, Andrew Tomita, Enver Karim, Usha Chhagan, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Nathlee Abbai, Fazana Dessai, Lindokuhle Thela
17 April 2026

Original Research

 
Examining the length of hospital stay and associated factors in adult patients with schizophrenia  
Kearabilwe Mahlabane, Nabila Veyej, Tejil Morar
08 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 31 (2025)  
Editorial Office
28 March 2026

Original Research

 
Clinical and socio-demographic characteristics associated with perinatal depression and human immunodeficiency virus  
Johanna H.C. Landman, Yumna Minty-Seth
25 March 2026

Original Research

 
Assessment of burnout and the associated risks in intensive care unit nursing staff at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Gauteng, South Africa  
Matuka Banyane, Wendy Friedlander
23 March 2026

Correction

 
Corrigendum: A call for SASOP to review their position on the care of ‘transgender and non-binary youth’  
Allan Donkin, Reitze Rodseth, Janet Giddy
20 March 2026

Case Report

 
A case report: Neuroimaging in an atypical presentation of Parkinson’s disease  
Sibusiso N.F. Sotobe Mose, Karishma Lowton
12 March 2026
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The Table of Contents for Vol 31 (2025) of our esteemed scholarly journal has just been released! Dive into the latest findings and must-read articles shaping your field. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for researchers and academics alike. Stay informed, stay ahead!  
Posted: 2026-03-28 More...

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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