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Mortality rate in patients in a long-term psychiatric care facility in Johannesburg
Background: Limited research exists on mortality rates and contributing factors among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) in long-term psychiatric …
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Safety and effectiveness of methylphenidate ER multi-unit pellet system in ADHD patients: An open label study
Background: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder occurring in children and adults. Pharmacotherapy remains the cornerstone of …
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Attitudes of primary healthcare nurses towards people living with mental illness in Botswana
Background: The global disease burden attributable to mental and neurological disorders has been increasing over the years. World Health Organization …
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Knowledge and attitudes towards electroconvulsive therapy in an academic psychiatric department
Background: Negative attitudes towards electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among health professionals have been attributed to a lack of knowledge, despite advancements …
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The lifeworld of families of mental health care users in rural South Africa: A phenomenological study
Background: In recovery-oriented mental health care, family members of mental health care users form part of the caring team. Families …
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Prevalence of depressive symptoms in adolescents living with HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa
Background: Adolescents living with HIV (ALWHIV) are more vulnerable to developing depressive symptoms. Despite this knowledge, the screening for depression …
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Corrigendum: A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptom evaluation improves detection of PTSD in people with a first-episode of psychosis in South Africa
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2260.].
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Childhood trauma, substance use and depressive symptoms in people with HIV during COVID-19
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), substance use, depressive symptoms, and HIV outcomes in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) have not …
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Autonomic response and attachment style in disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Background: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is characterised by severe emotion regulation difficulties, particularly anger and irritability, in children. Despite …
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Descriptive study of mental health care users 12 months pre- and post-COVID-19 lockdown
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted on a range of physical, mental and societal health indices. Increased levels of …
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Depression, anxiety and coping mechanisms among mental healthcare practitioners during COVID-19
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed the psychological functioning of mental healthcare practitioners under severe strain. Coping …
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A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptoms detection in first-episode psychosis
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A call for communication, compassion and care
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Antipsychotics and chronic dystonia at a Botulinum Toxin clinic
Background: Chronic dystonia, characterised by sustained muscle contractions and abnormal postures, poses clinical challenges, especially when associated with antipsychotic medication …
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Lived experiences of adults’ non-compliance with psychiatric medication for depression
Background: Non-compliance with psychiatric medication among patients diagnosed with depression ranges from 28% to 52% exacerbating illness and reducing treatment …
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Youth exposure to violence and victimization in a South African community sample
Background: Studies show that youth in low socioeconomic communities suffer significant disturbances in mental and emotional health because of exposure …
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Scheduling of methylphenidate: Preventing misuse or impeding ADHD treatment adherence?
Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, with a chronic, and potentially debilitating course if untreated. Medication …
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Evaluating counselling skills of community health workers for pregnant adolescents in Limpopo province
Background: Adolescent pregnancy carries significant global ramifications. Community health workers (CHWs) play a role in empowering adolescents through counselling skills, …
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Cannabis use among hospitalised adolescents before and after decriminalisation in South Africa
Background: Cannabis is the most widely used substance worldwide, and its use is much higher among adolescents. However, adolescents are …