Articles of Interest
March 25
The aftermath: CO-Vid 19 : Mental Health needs will prevail
The Aftermath After infections begin ebbing, a secondary pandemic of mental-health problems will follow. At a moment of profound dread and uncertainty, people are being cut off from soothing Read More
July 13
Human Rights:Online talk: Life Esidemeni Tradgedy
TALK HIGHLIGHTHuman Rights & Constitutional Damages in the Life Esidimeni TragedyJoin actuary & expert witness Greg Whittaker in understanding these events, the role of health professionals i Read MoreHPCSA: Welcomes Dr Mkhize
July 13, 2019 Articles of Interest
The HPCSA welcomes the appointment of Dr Zweli Mkhize as the new Minister of Health. The upcoming HPCSA National Conference is shaping up to be a special event with a focus on iss
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May 8
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD may have benefits beyond reductions in clinical symptoms
New research suggests that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with several beneficial side effects. In addition to reductions in PTSD symptoms, the treatment Read More
March 26
Pain: everything works, but nothing is effective
When treating patients, some therapists love their treatment of choice and share their testimonials of how it works. While other therapists love to bash that treatment of choice and share the Read More
March 7
Fast-Acting Depression Drug, Newly Approved, Could Help Millions – The New York Times
By Benedict CareyMarch 5, 2019Of the 16 million American adults who live with depression, as many as one-quarter gain little or no benefit from available treatments, w Read More
February 3
How Narcissists Conduct Psychological Warfare
Narcissists often lack a conscience, so climbing in the ring with one is like bringing a knife to a gun fight. Wielding cruelty and abuse like it’s their right, the narcissist easily wounds Read More
February 3
Why you should not ignore over sleeping
n a world where so many of us are struggling to get enough sleep, the issue of sleeping too much might seem like a luxury problem.It’s actually not. Like insufficient sleep, oversleeping is a sign Read MoreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Says No More Spanking or Harsh Verbal Discipline
January 20, 2019 Articles of Interest
JAMA. Published online January 16, 2019. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.18429The largest professional organization for US pediatricians is taking a strict stance against parents, caregivers, and other adults
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January 14