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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...