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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

 
The lifeworld of families of mental health care users in rural South Africa: A phenomenological study  
Takalani E. Mbedzi, Anna E. van der Wath, Miriam M. Moagi
29 November 2024

Original Research

 
Mortality rate in patients in a long-term psychiatric care facility in Johannesburg  
Mokgokong Mathekga, Nokhutula Mdaka, Mvuyiso Talatala
27 November 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
22 November 2024

Original Research

 
Knowledge and attitudes towards electroconvulsive therapy in an academic psychiatric department  
Lerato L. Masenya, Yvette M. Nel
21 November 2024

Original Research

 
Teaching transference focused psychotherapy to South African mental health practitioners  
Henk S. Temmingh, Iliana Fanidi, Craig Bracken, Tennyson Lee
15 November 2024

Original Research

 
An in depth review of body shaming phenomenon among adolescent: Trigger factors, psychological impact and prevention efforts  
Fitrio Deviantony, Yeni Fitria, Rondhianto Rondhianto, Ni Komang T. Pramesuari
14 November 2024

Original Research

 
Safety and effectiveness of methylphenidate ER multi-unit pellet system in ADHD patients: An open label study  
Renata Schoeman, Evelyn Y. Lai, Anne-Marie Nel, Mashra Gani, Muhammed A. Fulat, Akbar A. Mahomed
14 November 2024

Original Research

 
Prevalence of depressive symptoms in adolescents living with HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa  
Vuyiswa Gantsho, Mvuyiso Talatala, Nokuthula Mdaka
12 November 2024

Original Research

 
Attitudes of primary healthcare nurses towards people living with mental illness in Botswana  
Selebogo M. Moremi, Anthony A. Olashore, Philip R. Opondo
11 November 2024

Correction

 
Corrigendum: A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptom evaluation improves detection of PTSD in people with a first-episode of psychosis in South Africa  
Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Usha Chhagan, Enver Karim, Saeeda Paruk, Andrew Tomita, Bonginkosi Chiliza
31 October 2024
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 Notification: Holiday season announcement

  
Please note that AOSIS’s office will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s Holiday Season from 19 December 2024 and will reopen on 6 January 2025. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, ensuring that your manuscript submissions remain uninterrupted.  
Posted: 2024-11-25

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Posted: 2024-11-07

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Posted: 2024-09-30

Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 30 of the South African Journal of Psychiatry

  

We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 30 of the South African Journal of Psychiatry. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! 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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Press Release: ASSAf Calls for Greater Recognition of Editors and Peer Reviewers in South African Academia

  
Learn how the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is championing the vital yet often unacknowledged contributions of editors and peer reviewers in South African academia. Learn about the proposed changes aimed at ensuring these pivotal roles receive the acknowledgment and support they deserve. Read the statement.  
Posted: 2024-11-12
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