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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.
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 |
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| Deciphering the family members’ experiences on 72-h assessment admission in rural Vhembe district public hospitals in South Africa | |
| Takalani E. Mbedzi, Mary Maluleke | |
| 07 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Correlates and persistence of OCD and related disorders: Findings from a national LMIC student survey | |
| Christine Lochner, Richard Shadwell, Janine Roos, Wylene Saal, Rowland Nyirongo, Elsie Breet, Ketan Revankar, Dan J. Stein, Jason Bantjes | |
| 06 November 2025 | |
Review Article |
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| Key biopsychosocial lessons from a South African birth cohort: A review and reflection | |
| Sheri-Michelle Koopowitz, Nadia Hoffman, Heather J. Zar, Dan J. Stein | |
| 06 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 03 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Prevalence and associated factors of insomnia disorder among women attending antenatal care | |
| Kennedy Kachingwe, Chimwemwe Munthali, Sylivester Malunga, Catherine Mselema, Geldine Chironda | |
| 10 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| The influence of parents’ history of alcohol use on their university-going children’s drinking habits: A comparative study of students’ drinking habits | |
| Rose Mthembu, Bongani Mtshweni | |
| 03 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Prevalence of neurocognitive impairments in adults with chronic pain: A cross-sectional study | |
| Bonginkosi M.J Mafuze, Lindokuhle T. Thela | |
| 25 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| The clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of routine vitamin B12 screening in adult psychiatric patients | |
| Tracy A. Hollander, Vidette M. Juby | |
| 08 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Predictors of depression and suicidality among children and adolescents living with HIV and AIDS | |
| Umar B. Musami, Jibril Abdulmalik, Victor C. Onyencho, Yesiru A. Kareem, Choja A. Oduaran, Abdurrahman Ashiru, Abdu W. Ibrahim | |
| 04 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Adverse childhood experiences, personality traits and internalising disorder among adolescents in Nigeria | |
| Aderonke A. Akintola, Tolulope M. Ogungbemi, Bede C. Akpunne, Taiye E. Ojo | |
| 30 August 2025 |
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: A Big Thank You to Our Volume 31 Reviewers! |
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| 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. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-04 | More... |
Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme |
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| Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-20 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| 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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