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...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Sep 29, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl What is the Polyvagal Theory? Dr. Stephen Porges developed the Polyvagal Theory in the 1990s and offered a nuanced way to understand the autonomic nervous system, especially in the context of safety, threat, and social behaviour. The name...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Sep 22, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr M van Zyl Most people are reluctant to visit a psychiatrist, thinking that it is evidence that they are “mad.” However, visiting a psychiatrist can be a helpful step towards addressing mental health concerns, and you should leave the consultation with a...
