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The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa

ISSN 1608-9685

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2024-2025

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A psychiatrist in training encounters a traditional healer.

The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa 2025 Raksha Singh, Pierre M Joubert

Traditional healers play a significant role in healthcare seeking in South Africa. Many South Africans often seek healthcare services from both medical practitioners and traditional healers simultaneously for the same condition. Despite this, many medical practitioners seem ignorant about the practices of traditional healers. This study aimed to explore the similarities and differences between...

Ketamine for depressive symptoms: A retrospective chart review of a private ketamine clinic.

The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa 2024 Vidette M Juby, Saaeda Paruk, Mitsuaki Tomita et al. 3 citations

There is currently no published evidence demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of subanaesthetic doses of ketamine, when administered intravenously as an adjunct treatment for depressive symptoms, in a real world setting in South Africa. This retrospective chart review reports the clinical response (change in Patient Health Questionnaire - 7 score) to an initial infusion series of ketamine...