by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 9, 2024 | What's New
1. WHAT IS A PANIC ATTACK A spontaneous, discreet episode of intense fear that begins abruptly and last for several minutes to an hour. Many different symptoms in the body can occur including: Palpitations, chest pain Difficulty in breathing, hyperventilation Sweating...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jan 26, 2024 | What's New
CREDITSShamanism Blog By Scott Silverston Shamanism is the practice of entering an altered state of consciousness for a specific purpose and then returning to normal waking consciousness once that purpose is fulfilled. Various names such as the Dreamtime have been...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Nov 10, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSBy Dr Melane van Zyl Choosing a specialty in medicine, including psychiatry, often comes down to a combination of personal interests, values, and experiences. Psychiatrists work in a unique medical field where they address mental health, combining both...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Nov 3, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSBy Dr Melane van Zyl Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals dealing with mental health issues like depression and anxiety. It’s worth noting that the effects can depend on numerous factors, including the nature of usage,...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 27, 2023 | What's New
Patients and other medical professionals often seem to overestimate what psychiatrists can know about their patients’ thoughts. Psychiatrists are trained professionals skilled in understanding and analyzing human behaviour, emotions, and thoughts. However, they do not...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 17, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSBy Dr Melane van Zyl When a person has committed a crime, there are sometimes reasons to suggest that the person was not mentally stable/ or able to choose to do what is right. Such persons are referred via the court for 30 days of observation. Some people...
