by Dr M Van Zyl | Apr 21, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl Depression and sadness are related emotional experiences but differ in several important ways. It’s essential to understand these differences to recognize when someone may need professional help for depression or when they are...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Apr 14, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSBy Dr Melane van Zyl I have a couple more hours on the road with my recent work schedule change. Listening to audiobooks was the best use of this time. My current book is “The Coddling of the American Mind” by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. I was...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Apr 6, 2023 | What's New
CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl When we have experienced trauma, it can lead to the formation of complexes. Many Jungian analysts and scholars argue that the discovery of complexes was Jung’s most important contribution to psychology. A complex is a form of energy, and...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Mar 31, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSBy Dr Melane van Zyl After so many years in private practice, I am still surprised by how often I have to convince a patient to take an antidepressant. After all, antidepressants can save lives! Here is a list of why people are sceptical and even scared of...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Mar 24, 2023 | What's New
Sleeping pills: the good, the bad, and the ugly CREDITS By Dr Melane van Zyl Sleeping pills, also known as hypnotics or sedatives, are medications used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. Insomnia often accompanies depression. It is important to help patients...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Mar 17, 2023 | What's New
CREDITSBy Dr Melane van Zyl Self-harm is a common problem. There are many ways in which people can hurt themselves, including self-destructive behaviours such as lying, stealing, or watching pornography. Healthcare providers are often faced with teenagers or adults...
