Types of Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
The often misunderstood illness manifests itself in many ways, and identifying the nature of one’s depression is an important step to treatment. Here...
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Could task shifting bridge South Africa’s mental-health services gap?
Counselling psychologist Dr Jaclyn Lotter, SACAP’s Head of Programmes, explores a radical approach suggested as a means of bridging the county’s growing mental-health...
5 Ways to boost your mental health
A wide range of mental health conditions can be treated with certain lifestyle changes as successfully as diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
Are you suffering from burnout?
Left unchecked, burnout can wreak havoc on your health, happiness, relationships and job performance. Here’s how to recognise – and avoid – it.
The life-changing rewards of studying psychology
From communication and critical thinking skills to a deeper understanding of people, studying psychology offers rewards that can positively change your life.
What it’s like being a psychologist in South Africa
Social inequality and endemic violence require a considered response as to how psychology is practiced in South Africa. SACAP’s Dr Jaclyn Lotter explains...
