Mental Health and HIV in South Africa: Dr Melané van Zyl on Breaking Barriers to Lifelong Care
In a Weekend Argus feature by Tracy-Lynn Ruiters, Dr Melané van Zyl of the South African Society of Psychiatrists addressed the alarming reality that more than 111 000 HIV patients have defaulted on treatment in just two years. She explained that depression, anxiety,...
CCFM Breakfast with Friends: Dr Melane van Zyl on Mental Health in South Africa
Broadcast date: 30 September 2025Guest: Dr Melane van Zyl – Member of the South African Society of PsychiatristsHosts: Breakfast with Friends Team on CCFM 107.5 FM Introduction On 30 September 2025, Breakfast with Friends on CCFM 107.5 FM hosted Dr Melane van Zyl, a...
ADHD in Women – Undiagnosed and Misunderstood | SABC Interview
In Women’s Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists is highlighting how ADHD in women and girls is often misunderstood or missed entirely. Speaking on Late Edition – SABC News South Africa, Dr. Melane van Zyl explains that while ADHD in boys is usually...
Julie is Geestesgesondheidsbewusmakingsmaand – die Goeiemôre Program op Via kanaal gesels met Dr. Melane van Zyl.
Dr. Melane van Zyl gesels met Goeiemôre Program op VIA Ongeveer 16.5% van die Suid Afrika se volwasse bevolking word deur een of ander geestesgesondheids probleem geraak. Elsa Esterhuizen gesels met Dr Melane van Zyl hieroor. Kyk gerus na die video hieronder vir meer...
Ketamine as a Treatment for Depression by Dr. Bavi Vythilingum
Ketamine for Depression: South African Psychiatrist Highlights Hope, Risks, and the Need for Safeguards As conversations around mental health continue to grow, a new treatment option is making headlines worldwide—ketamine therapy for depression.To help unpack the...
Radio Cape Pulpit Wake-Up Call | Protecting Our Families’ Minds and Well-Being
South Africa’s Screen Time Wake-Up Call: Protecting Our Families’ Minds and Well-Being South Africa is making headlines again—but this time, it’s a wake-up call for every parent, grandparent, and caregiver.We’ve become one of the countries with the highest daily...
Screen Time Champions | Radio Islam Interview
South Africa’s Screen Time Crisis: Expert Warnings from Dr. Melane van Zyl on the Mental Health Risks for Children and Adults South Africa is making headlines for all the wrong reasons: we are now among the countries with the highest average daily screen time in the...
South Africans rank among the top countries globally for daily screen time | RSG Interview
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...
South Africa’s Screen Time Crisis: How Excessive Digital Exposure Is Damaging Our Children’s Mental Health – Insights from Dr. Melane van Zyl
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...
Traffic – Congestion and our Mental Health as South Africans?
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 Cape Town's...
Mental Health and HIV in South Africa: Dr Melané van Zyl on Breaking Barriers to Lifelong Care
In a Weekend Argus feature by Tracy-Lynn Ruiters, Dr Melané van Zyl of the South African Society of Psychiatrists addressed the alarming reality that more than 111 000 HIV patients have defaulted on treatment in just two years. She explained that depression, anxiety,...
CCFM Breakfast with Friends: Dr Melane van Zyl on Mental Health in South Africa
Broadcast date: 30 September 2025Guest: Dr Melane van Zyl – Member of the South African Society of PsychiatristsHosts: Breakfast with Friends Team on CCFM 107.5 FM Introduction On 30 September 2025, Breakfast with Friends on CCFM 107.5 FM hosted Dr Melane van Zyl, a...
ADHD in Women – Undiagnosed and Misunderstood | SABC Interview
In Women’s Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists is highlighting how ADHD in women and girls is often misunderstood or missed entirely. Speaking on Late Edition – SABC News South Africa, Dr. Melane van Zyl explains that while ADHD in boys is usually...
Julie is Geestesgesondheidsbewusmakingsmaand – die Goeiemôre Program op Via kanaal gesels met Dr. Melane van Zyl.
Dr. Melane van Zyl gesels met Goeiemôre Program op VIA Ongeveer 16.5% van die Suid Afrika se volwasse bevolking word deur een of ander geestesgesondheids probleem geraak. Elsa Esterhuizen gesels met Dr Melane van Zyl hieroor. Kyk gerus na die video hieronder vir meer...
Ketamine as a Treatment for Depression by Dr. Bavi Vythilingum
Ketamine for Depression: South African Psychiatrist Highlights Hope, Risks, and the Need for Safeguards As conversations around mental health continue to grow, a new treatment option is making headlines worldwide—ketamine therapy for depression.To help unpack the...
Radio Cape Pulpit Wake-Up Call | Protecting Our Families’ Minds and Well-Being
South Africa’s Screen Time Wake-Up Call: Protecting Our Families’ Minds and Well-Being South Africa is making headlines again—but this time, it’s a wake-up call for every parent, grandparent, and caregiver.We’ve become one of the countries with the highest daily...
Screen Time Champions | Radio Islam Interview
South Africa’s Screen Time Crisis: Expert Warnings from Dr. Melane van Zyl on the Mental Health Risks for Children and Adults South Africa is making headlines for all the wrong reasons: we are now among the countries with the highest average daily screen time in the...
South Africans rank among the top countries globally for daily screen time | RSG Interview
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...
South Africa’s Screen Time Crisis: How Excessive Digital Exposure Is Damaging Our Children’s Mental Health – Insights from Dr. Melane van Zyl
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...
Traffic – Congestion and our Mental Health as South Africans?
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 Cape Town's...
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MEDICLINIC SANDTON
TELEPHONE : 011 463 1400 | 081 832 8680
EMERGENCY CELL: 076 895 4591
Please Present to Mediclinic Sandton or Life Glynwood (Benoni)
EMAIL: info@drmelanevanzyl.com
