Invited Speakers

International Speakers

Prof Mark Bellgrove

Professor Mark Bellgrove is the Director of the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Monash University, where he also co-chairs Monash Neuroscience—a collective of over 600 researchers. At Monash, he leads a multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to defining the molecular genetic architecture and neurochemical drivers of attention and cognitive control. An internationally recognized expert in psychiatric genetics, Professor Bellgrove has been at the forefront of global efforts to identify objective genetic risk indices (endophenotypes) for ADHD. His work mapping catecholamine risk genes to neurocognitive profiles has been widely cited and published in top-tier journals, including Nature Neuroscience, Molecular Psychiatry, Nature Human Behaviour, and Neuron. His research program is backed by major funding from the NHMRC (where he holds an L2 Investigator Grant), the MRFF, and the ARC. In recognition of his contributions, he was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA) in 2021. Driven by translation and impact, Professor Bellgrove founded the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) in 2016. He recently spearheaded the development of Australia's first NHMRC-approved clinical practice guideline for ADHD, an achievement recognized with the 2023 Vice Chancellor's prize for Research Engagement and Impact.

Dr Ayana Gibbs

Dr. Ayana Gibbs is a psychiatrist, researcher, and educator with over 20 years’ experience working across the NHS, academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and private clinical practice. She works within the Adult ADHD Service at Psychiatry-UK and holds an honorary appointment as Assistant Professor at Brighton & Sussex Medical School in the UK. She is also Founder and Medical Director of Caribbean Mind & Hormone Clinic, a telepsychiatry service established to improve access to ADHD and neurodivergence care across the Caribbean. Dr. Gibbs trained in general and forensic psychiatry at The Maudsley Hospital and completed a PhD in Neuroscience at King’s College London. Her clinical and research interests include adult ADHD, women’s mental health, and the lived experience of ADHD in late-diagnosed adults. She has published and presented work in the fields of mental health and neuroscience, with more recent work focusing on ADHD in women and marginalised groups. She advocates for improved recognition and culturally informed care for under-recognised populations and is co-author of the forthcoming book Understanding ADHD in Black Women: The Palette Within.

Prof Patrick Ip

Professor Patrick Ip is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at School of Clinical Medicine，The University of Hong Kong and serves as an Honorary Consultant at Queen Mary Hospital, the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, and the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital. With decades of experience in child health, childhood development and mental health, he is widely recognized as a global clinical leader and leading academic figure in child development and child rights in China, Asia and the world. He is also a key leader on the anti-COVID campaign and promotion of COVID vaccinations and public education. He is among the first batch of medical professionals taking care of patients in COVID infections ward during the COVID outbreak. Professor Ip currently serves as co-chairs the Lancet Psychiatry Series on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the first such study commissioned by Lancet Psychiatry on a single disease. and as Executive Editor of the China Child Development Review published by the China Development Research Foundation and author of China Child Development Report 2025. He also contributes as a non-official member to several major public-policy advisory bodies of the Hong Kong SAR Government, including the Advisory Committee on Mental Health, the Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, the Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases and the Social Welfare Advisory Committee. Professor Ip is the past president of Hong Kong Paediatric Society and non-official member of the Commission on Children who has played a key role in promotion of child protection work and assist the legislation and promotion of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Regulation. He leads the setting up of the HKPS Bright Future Scholarship Awards for underprivileged children with long term illness and special education needs which successfully motivated stakeholder from medical, education and social sectors to join hands in improving the growth and development of needy children. Professor Ip is the Principal Investigator of the KeySteps@JC large scale community intervention project and the Hong Kong School Physical Fitness Award Scheme involving over 200,000 students from 700 primary and secondary schools to benefit from better health through promotion of physical fitness. Professor Ip is also the Honorary Secretary of Boys’ and Girls’ Club Association of Hong Kong who helps to promote multidisciplinary collaboration to improve well-being of children in Hong Kong and other parts of China. Professor Ip has built substantial scholarly contributions in child health, early brain development, developmental and behavioral paediatrics, and integrated child service systems. He has published more than 500 academic papers, including high-impact studies in leading international medical journals such as The Lancet, JAMA, and Nature. His research expertise and contributions have been well recognised by the Top 1% scientists in the world (2025), Faculty Sir Patrick Manson Gold Medal (2025), HKU Outstanding Researcher Award (2024), Outstanding Asia-Pacific Paediatrician Award (2022), Knowledge Exchange Impact Award (2021), Humanity Award (2020), Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award (2019), and UNICEF Best Research Award (2015). He has been a key leader dedicated to global engagement of partners in U21 Universities and other places to tackle socioeconomic disparities, provide optimal opportunities and evidence-based intervention to improve the outcomes and care of children with neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and improve the development and learning of underprivileged children globally through capacity building, strengthening of family functioning and building up of successful collaborative network and robust platform for multidisciplinary services and cost-effective interventions. He is a key player in the global efforts to improve child health and development, including UNICEF project on the standardisation of early development scales for children in the East Asia-Pacific region, WHO Working Group on the Lancet Early Childhood Development Series, TIMESPAN consortium of EU Horizon 2020 – Research and Innovation Framework programme, and International BATS Consortium. He is a member of Commission on Children, Advisory Committee on Mental Health, Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, and other committees.

Prof. J.J. Sandra Kooij

J.J. Sandra Kooij is a psychiatrist and em. professor on Adult ADHD at Amsterdam University Medical Center/VUmc, the Netherlands. In 2002 she started a specialised department for adult patients with ADHD and the Dutch Expertise Center adult ADHD at PsyQ, the Hague, where she still works. She is involved in patient care, research and education. She gives lectures, publishes books and research papers, as well as webinars and podcasts. Her research focuses on ADHD in women, ADHD in elderly, and on ADHD, sleep, inflammation and health.

Dr Greg Mattingly

Gregory W. Mattingly, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and has been a Psychopharmacology Instructor for over twenty years at The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Washington University, where he received a Fulbright Scholarship. Dr. Mattingly has been a principal investigator in more than 500 clinical trials and his research has been published in numerous national and international journals. In addition to his clinical and research practice, Dr. Mattingly worked as a consultant and evaluator for the National Football League and Major League Baseball. Dr. Mattingly is the Past-President for the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders, is the CMO of ACCUMIN Neuroscience, serves on the Scientific Program Committee for the World Federation for ADHD and is Co-Chair for the US Psych Congress.

Honghui Yao

Honghui Yao, DDS, PhD, is a researcher at the Department of Psychiatry, Xiangya Second Hospital, Central South University, China. She completed her PhD in Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Her research focuses on psychiatric epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and the intersection between mental disorders and cardiometabolic health. She has published research in international journals, including The Lancet Psychiatry, Molecular Psychiatry, JAMA Network Open, and BMC Medicine

Prof Susan Young

Professor Susan Young is an internationally recognised clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist who has helped shape the understanding, assessment and treatment of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions over more than 30 years. Her work spans clinical practice, research, national and international guideline development, professional training and public policy, with a particular focus on translating evidence into practical improvements in care. She contributed to the development and implementation of the NICE ADHD clinical guidelines, and has played a leading role in international expert consensus and clinical guidance on ADHD assessment and treatment. She has also advised government, healthcare and professional bodies in the UK and internationally on neurodevelopmental practice, service development and policy. Professor Young is the author of widely used clinical assessment tools, including the ADHD Child Evaluation (ACEv.2), the ADHD Adult Evaluation (ACE+v.2) and the Diagnostic Autism Spectrum Interview (DASI-2), as well as evidence-based psychological treatment programmes for children, adolescents and adults. Her assessment and intervention resources have been translated into more than 30 languages and are used internationally across clinical, educational and forensic settings. She is Director of Psychology Services Ltd and Honorary Professor at Reykjavik University, and previously held senior academic and clinical posts at Imperial College London, King’s College London and specialist NHS services. She has authored more than 300 academic and professional publications and is a frequent international keynote speaker, trainer and media commentator.

Local Speakers

Dr Indhrin Chetty

Indhrin Chetty is a forensic psychiatrist and Academic Head, Division of Forensic Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry, University of the Witwatersrand and consultant psychiatrist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. He obtained the MBChB degree at UCT and then obtained the Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsych) and the Certificate in Forensic Psychiatry. He also holds a LLB degree from the University of Kwa Zulu Natal. He has previously served on the Board of the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) and currently chairs the Forensic Psychiatry Special Interest Group of SASOP. He is also a past member of the Council of the College of Psychiatrists of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. His areas of interest are medicine and the law, bioethics and human and non-human animal rights.

Dr Keagan Clay

Dr Keagan Clay is a specialist psychiatrist with a special interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. He completed his MBChB, Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FC Psych (SA)), and Master of Medicine (MMed) in Psychiatry at the University of Cape Town, where he is currently completing subspecialist training and an MPhil in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He consults in private practice in the Stellenbosch, Helderberg and Strand areas of the Western Cape, providing evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults. His clinical interests include ADHD, autism, anxiety, mood disorders, and the developmental and behavioural challenges affecting young people. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Clay is actively involved in teaching, research, and multidisciplinary mental healthcare.

Dr Belinda Derman

Dr Belinda Derman obtained a BSc degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1991, an MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 1994, and qualified as a Fellow of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsych (SA)) in 2004. She is a psychiatrist in private practice with an interest in ADHD, autism, burnout, and the relationship between neurodevelopmental conditions and physical health. Her clinical work is informed by a person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach that integrates contemporary understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions with somatic and experiential models of psychotherapy. She is interested in the impact of chronic adaptation, masking, and stress on health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and in supporting individuals to develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and sustainable ways of engaging with work, relationships, and daily life. Her special interests include ADHD and autism in adults, demand avoidant profiles, burnout, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and the links between psychological and physical health.

Ms Jolynne du Randt

Jo-Lynne du Randt is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) since 1996 and has been in independent private practice since 2003. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), an Honours B.Sc. (Cum Laude) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Clinical Psychology from North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). In addition to her formal clinical training, she has undertaken advanced training in a range of brain-based and somatic therapeutic approaches. Jo-Lynne began her career as a psychologist with the South African Police Service, gaining experience in trauma, acute stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. She currently works primarily with adults in private practice, providing psychotherapy, psychological coaching, counselling and psychoeducation across a broad range of mental health presentations. Drawing on the principles of both bottom-up and top-down interventions from contemporary psychological science, her work focuses on promoting resilience, psychological flexibility and sustainable behavioural change. She has a person-centred approach and is committed to evidence-informed practice that empowers individuals to leverage their strengths, navigate adversity and achieve meaningful personal growth. In addition to her clinical practice, Jo-Lynne consults to organisations on employee mental health and psychological wellness, and contributes through training, speaking engagements, writing and psycho-educational programmes. She is also actively involved in professional education and multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to psycho-educational initiatives and scientific forums that advance mental health practice. Her work reflects a commitment to bridging research and clinical application while promoting holistic, person-centred psychological care.

Ms Juane du Randt

Juané du Randt is a Registered Counsellor and the Operations Manager at the Goldilocks and the Bear Foundation, where she is dedicated to holistic well-being and transformative growth. She holds a BA in Psychology, a BPsych degree, and is a Level 1 DBT practitioner. With a passion for integrating lifestyle coaching, she emphasises the power of movement, nutrition, and mindset in managing mental health, particularly ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Juané brings deep personal insight and empathy into her work, making her a strong advocate for neurodiverse individuals. She is especially passionate about empowering families through education, practical tools, and a whole-person approach to care. Her special interest in sport and nutrition complements her clinical work, offering dynamic, sustainable pathways to thriving with ADHD.

Dr Florence de Vries

Dr Florence de Vries is an accomplished communication strategist with over 20 years of experience across journalism, marketing, and strategic communication. She currently serves as Head of Marketing and Communication at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she leads impactful initiatives that shape public understanding of health and science. Dr de Vries studied at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University, earning her honours, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Her (PhD) doctoral research explored the intersection of journalism, mental health education, and care ethics — an area she continues to champion. Beyond her professional role, she serves as a director on the board of the Ithemba Foundation, reflecting her commitment to social impact and community development. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, using both research and storytelling to challenge stigma and promote understanding. Throughout her career, Dr de Vries has led award-winning campaigns, built high-performing teams, and mentored young leaders, including through the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation. She is also a published author and a regular contributor to respected news publications such as News24 and Daily Maverick.

Dr Wium Erasmus

Dr Wium Erasmus started off his medical career as a general practitioner with a special interest in children with ADHD and developmental problems. He then went on to complete his specialist psychiatric training at the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg and was the first recipient of the SASOP, Southern Gauteng subgroup, Bernard Janse van Rensburg research award. He currently works in private practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a special interest in adolescent and adult ADHD, Autism, Mood and Trauma disorders. He has a passion for teaching and educating and is a regular speaker on multiple psychiatric topics. He is blessed with a wonderful wife and two beautiful girls and is an avid ultramarathon trail runner.

Dr Cole Goldberg

Dr. Cole Goldberg is an Occupational Therapist with a PhD in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Cole is the founder and director of Lighthouse Learning Hub, an innovative hybrid education and therapy model, and CGOT (Cole Goldberg Occupational Therapy), a leading neurodiversity-affirming private practice in Cape Town. Her work has a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional learning, mental health and overall wellbeing. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, travel, ocean swims, and spending time with her rescue dogs.

Ms Dimpho (Ditsebe) Hlungwane

Dimpho Hlungwane is a systems strategist, speaker and operational architect specialising in organisational alignment, governance integration, and scalable execution systems. She is the Founder of Blaque Juice Consulting, a consulting firm focused on designing systems that outgrow the founder through its signature B.L.A.Q Method framework. With experience across healthcare, operations, governance, and organisational restructuring, Dimpho works with growing organisations to bridge the gap between strategy and execution by focusing on operational architecture, accountability systems, and leadership alignment. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Myclinic Healthcare Management, where she has led operational scaling, governance implementation and valuebased healthcare transformation initiatives across multiple facilities. Shes the director for the NPO leg for Myclinic Cares. She serves on the board of Goldilocks and the Bear Foundation for ADHD and is an ambassador for the Stellenbosch Business School MBA HCL program. Dimpho is known for delivering practical, high-engagement sessions that move beyond inspiration into operational reflection and strategic action. Drawing on research into the co-production of mental health outcomes, this session explores how shared decision-making can help individuals with ADHD become active participants in their treatment journey. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, the discussion considers how treatment can be aligned to patient goals, daily functioning, quality of life, and long-term wellbeing.

Dr Frans Korb

Dr Frans August Korb is a specialist psychiatrist and received the following university qualifications: B.Sc. (Hons) (UFS), M.A. Clinical Psychology (Wits), M.B. Ch.B. (UCT), M.Med. Psychiatry (Wits). He has a particular interest in adult mood and anxiety disorders, as well as adult ADHD. He is currently in full-time private practice in Sandton and also consults for Life Healthcare Nkanyisa at both Baneng Care Centre and Waverley Care Centre. Since 2007, Dr Korb has been an invited annual lecturer in psychopharmacology at the Department of Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. He served as an examiner for the CMSA FCPsych Part I examinations from 2002 to 2021. Dr Korb has been actively involved with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) since its inception in 1994, serving on the board and previously as board chairman. He has extensive experience in clinical research, having participated in numerous clinical trials for various pharmaceutical companies. His industry experience includes roles as a medical advisor for CNS and anti-inflammatories at Pfizer Laboratories (1999–2000) and Eli Lilly and Company (2000–2009). He also served as a global medical advisor based at the Lilly Area Medical Centre in Vienna and School of Clinical Research, Austria. Over the years, Dr Korb has contributed to several professional organizations, including the Associated Scientific and Technical Societies of South Africa (AS&TS), the Southern African Association for the Advancement of Science (S2A3), the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP), Founder Member of PsychMG, and the South African Medical Association (SAMA). He currently serves as editor of Mental Health Matters, a journal for general practitioners, and sits on the editorial board of Neuron SA. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and the mainstream press and is a regular contributor to radio and television discussions on mental health topics. In recognition of his contributions, Dr Korb was awarded Certificates of Merit by the Southern African Association for the Advancement of Science in 1989 and 1992.

Mr Kevin Mbongiseni Makhubo

Strategic healthcare leader with over a decade of progressive experience spanning clinical practice, operational management, and value-based care transformation. Recently completed an MBA in Healthcare Leadership (Stellenbosch Business School), brings an evidence-based, data-driven approach to improving clinical outcomes, optimising health systems, and driving sustainable performance. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, engage senior stakeholders, and implement scalable change management frameworks across both public and private healthcare settings. Committed to advancing South Africa's healthcare system through purposeful leadership, innovation, and measurable impact.

Dr Lihle Mgweba-Bewan

Dr Lihle Mgweba-Bewana is a Neuropsychiatrist, currently based at Weskoppies Hospital Pretoria as the Head of Clinical Unit (HCU) Neuropsychiatry. Her qualifications include a Batchelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (UCT); Diploma in Mental Health (CMSA); Fellowship in Psychiatry (CMSA); Master of Medicine (UCT), with a distinction in the dissertation component and a Master of Philosophy (UCT) degree. She has also obtained a Subspeciality Certificate in Neuropsychiatry from the CMSA. Her interests within the mental health space, include Neuropsychiatry and Cultural aspects of Psychiatry. She has a growing interest in the interface between mental health and technological advancements, which include AI. This interest extends to how these technologies can be used for good and also the inherent ethical and safety considerations with such technologies. She is also involved in mental health advocacy through media interviews, and selective social media engagements.

Ms Gill Molteno

Gill Molteno is an educational psychologist in private practice in Cape Town, South Africa. She provides psychotherapy, ADHD support and assessments for adolescents and adults, both in person and online. With twenty-three years of experience working in school settings and private practice, Gill brings a deep understanding of neurodiversity and mental health across the lifespan. She has also lectured at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). Gill specialises in helping people with ADHD celebrate their strengths, effectively manage their challenges, and thrive in their personal, academic and professional lives.

Ms Tasneem Motala

Tasneem Motala is Head of the MBA programme and a Senior Lecturer at Stellenbosch Business School. She teaches operations management modules locally and internationally, drawing on a background in chemical engineering, an MBA, and prior industry experience in process control engineering and process improvement. She is currently completing her PhD focused on employee engagement in routine-task environments, with a particular interest in how work design and organisational context shape the investment of cognitive, emotional and physical energy. Her work centres on bridging academic research and organisational practice, particularly in complex learning and work settings.

Adj. Prof Lesley Jane Robertson

Adjunct Professor Robertson is a retired psychiatrist affiliated with the School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand. After 15 years’ experience in Community Psychiatry and about 15 years in general medicine, mainly primary health care, she is now focussed on improving access to quality health care in South Africa, particularly for people with mental, neurological and substance use disorders. She is a member of the National Essential Medicines List Committee as co-Chair of its Expert Review Committee and has been appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Health Technology Assessment. She also contributes to an informal advisory group in the WHO, the Systems Strengthening Working Group on access to psychotropic medicines.

Prof Renata Schoeman

Prof Renata Schoeman (MBChB, MSocSc, MMed, FCPsych, PhD, MBA, PGDipFS) has been in full-time private practice as a general psychiatrist (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry) since 2008. As a psychiatrist, she has special interests in ADHD, eating disorders, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Renata also holds appointments as associate professor in Leadership, and as head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at the Stellenbosch Business School. She serves on the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Mental Health (South Africa), where she chairs the sub-committee on Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health. She serves on the advisory boards of various pharmaceutical companies and is a past director of the Psychiatric Management Group (PsychMG). She is the convenor of the South African Society of Psychiatrist (SASOP) special interest group for ADHD, and co-founder of the Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation (www.gb4adhd.co.za). She is a well-published academic, and respected thought leader and mental health advocate who has received many awards during her career, amongst others, the Young Minds in Psychiatry award from the American Psychiatric Association, the Discovery Foundation Fellowship award, a Thuthuka award from the NRF, and an MRC Fellowship. Other awards include a Media Excellence Award as Thought Leader (2018 and 2019), and the Media Excellence Award as Newsmaker (2019) from the University of Stellenbosch. She was honoured as a Mental Health Hero by the Discovery Foundation during 2019, as well as by Welum in 2021. In 2022, she was recognised by Prestige South Africa as Psychiatrist of the Year.

Dr Lindsay Scholtz

Dr Lindsay Scholtz is a Specialist Psychiatrist with a strong interest in Addiction Psychiatry. She obtained her MBChB from the University of the Free State in 2011. She completed her Diploma in Mental Health (DMH[SA]) in 2014, followed by Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists (FCPsych) in 2019 and an M.Med (Psychiatry) in 2020. In 2025, she completed her M.Phil in Addiction Psychiatry through Stellenbosch University. She is currently the President of the South African Addiction Medicine Society (SAAMS). She is passionate about teaching and mpowering healthcare professionals through education and skills development, and has dual appointments with both Walter Sisulu University and Nelson Mandela University. Alongside her focus on addiction psychiatry, she has special clinical interests in chronic pain, women’s mental health, and severe mental illness. She is currently working in the government sector in the Eastern Cape and in her spare time loves to travel and chase a good cup of coffee.

Dr EJ Smith

Dr EJ Smith (MBChB, DMH(SA), PGDipPsychotherapy, FCPsyc(SA), Cert. C&A Psych, MMed, MPhil) is a specialist psychiatrist in private practice in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. He trained at Stellenbosch University and completed his psychiatric training through the University of Cape Town, followed by sub-specialist training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Stellenbosch University. His practice spans adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry, with clinical interests in neurodevelopmental disorders, developmental coordination disorder, men's mental health, gambling, minority mental health, and the mental wellbeing of tertiary education students and working professionals. He is actively involved in teaching undergraduate medical students and allied health professionals at Stellenbosch University, where he also supervises psychiatry registrars and fellows.

Dr Merryn Young

Dr Young obtained her medical degree at the University of Pretoria. After completing her internship and community service in a rural area of Limpopo she continued to work as a Medical Officer in psychiatry and paediatrics, both in Limpopo and Johannesburg. She then trained in Psychiatry at the University of Cape Town and further completed the Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town. She has been in private practice in Cape Town for several years and enjoys collaborating with colleagues and serving as the current convenor for the SASOP Child and Adolescent Special Interest Group (CAPSIG).