by Dr M Van Zyl | Oct 22, 2021 | What's New
Why are tribal tattoos so popular? The two main reasons are that they are aesthetically pleasing (e.g., looks good!) and gives a sense of belonging through shared heritage. Are there reasons I should not get a tribal tattoo- even if it looks super cool? Here we need...
by Dr M Van Zyl | May 5, 2021 | What's New
Patients often ask me what the difference between anxiety and depression is. Or is it the same thing? What is the definition of anxiety and depression? Anxiety is a core symptom of any of the Anxiety Disorders (e.g. Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)....
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 23, 2021 | What's New
As suicide is such a common and serious problem, it is important to actively try and prevent it. Here is a list of things that can be done. Many of these suicide prevention strategies unfortunately depend largely on input from government or other organisations. This...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 11, 2021 | What's New
The stats for completed suicide attempts are staggering- globally 3000 people commit suicide every day. Men are three times as likely as females to commit suicide. Men typically use more ‘violent’ methods such as hanging or shooting. In almost half of cases...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Jan 26, 2021 | What's New
Mindfulness practices originated in the East more than 2600 years ago, but it developed into a mainstream psychological practice. The benefits described includes better ability to handle depression and stress, improve concentration, emotional intelligence, and...