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SANCA Drug Awareness week: 24 – 28 June 2015

Cannabis use can lead to multiple health and psychiatric complications The possession and use of cannabis is illegal in South […]

Prof Christine Lochner – Trichotillomania (3)

Listen here http://academic.sun.ac.za/Health/Media_Review/2015/22June2015/files/ProfChristineLochner33711356.mp3

Prof Christine Lochner – Trichotillomania (2)

Listen here http://academic.sun.ac.za/Health/Media_Review/2015/22June2015/files/ProfChristineLochner33711116.mp3

Prof Christine Lochner – Trichotillomania (1)

Listen to her talk on ‘Wie-is-ek’ http://academic.sun.ac.za/Health/Media_Review/2015/22June2015/files/ProfChristineLochner33711118.mp3  

Early care can prevent a mental health crisis

We know that if they receive effective help at an early stage they probably won’t reach a mental health crisis […]

Uncovering the biology of mental illness

The human brain is capable of complex processes.

‘Wie is ek’ RSG 12 Junie – Prof Christine Lochner

Luister op 12 Junie om 11:30 na prof Christine Lochner se praatjie oor trichotillomanie (haaruittrekkery) op RSG ‘Wie is ek’ […]

Adolescent brain develops differently in bipolar disorder

In adolescents with bipolar disorder, key areas of the brain that help regulate emotions develop differently, a new study by […]

Feeling Bipolar Disorder In Your Gut

Gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease have also been associated with mental illness.

‘Why would anyone want to become a doctor?’

Stress and burnout are common among SA healthcare professionals…

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University of Stellenbosch
South African Medical Research Council
University of Cape Town