by Dr M Van Zyl | Jun 25, 2025 | Latest Interviews, What's New
South Africa’s Screen Time Crisis – Dr. Melane van Zyl Speaks Out RSG Interview South Africa is facing a screen time crisis—one with serious mental health consequences for both adults and children. In a recent interview with RSG, Dr. Melane van Zyl, psychiatrist and...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest Interviews, What's New
Dr. Melane van Zyl: Why SA Kids’ Screen Time Is a Mental Health Crisis By Dr. Melané van Zyl South Africa’s Screen Time Crisis: Expert Warns of Rising Mental Health Risks in Children South Africa is now officially leading the world—not in sports or education—but in...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 31, 2025 | Latest Interviews, What's New
From the Doctor’s Desk: The Unseen Toll of Your Daily Commute By Dr. Melané van Zyl As a psychiatrist and a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, I observe the hidden casualties of our city’s infrastructure daily. We see the headlines about...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 29, 2025 | Latest Interviews, What's New
Cape Town Traffic is Mentally Draining Us – Here’s Why, According to Psychiatrist Dr. Melané van Zyl As a psychiatrist deeply concerned with the mental wellbeing of South Africans, I’ve seen firsthand how the daily commute—particularly in Cape Town—has become more...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 22, 2025 | Latest Interviews, What's New
In a time where technology and trends shape the lives of our youth, I see a silent crisis emerging in South Africa: the growing use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, among teenagers. As a psychiatrist working closely with young people, I’ve had increasing concerns about...
