Degrees Held
- M.Soc.Sc (clinical psychology)
Research Interests
Teaching Interests
- Neuropsychology
- Psychopathology
- Mental health literacy
- Neuropsychology
- Psychopathology
Publications
Journal Articles
- Mfene, X.P., & Pillay, B.J. (2022). Knowledge of dementia and dementia care in a cross-sectional sample of individuals living in rural and urban areas in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. South African journal of psychology. DOI:http://10.1177/00812463221139651
Community Involvement
- 2020-2022, Zethu Makatini Foundation, an organization working with dementia caregivers. We collaborated on a research-based community engagement.
- 2021-2022, Gift of the givers careline. Community projects aimed at improving mental health of school going children and community workers.
Teaching Expertise
I can teach on the following areas in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Psychopathology
- Neuropsychology
- Assessments
- Diagnostics
Student Supervision
Honours
- Cara Bailey, Thabisa Khumalo, Lisakhanya Njamela, Kayleigh Thys. (2022). The Exploration of Self-Harm Behaviour Amongst Adolescents In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.
- Zamuxolo Ngubane, Megan Miles, Siphindiwe Mthembu (2020). Depression Among Tertiary Students: A Collective Review.
- Luanda Mvelase, Thabile Precious Mzolo, Sisipho Ntlawuzana, Tasmiyah Oumar (2019). Decision-Making Capacity in Older Adults (60 Years Old and Above) With Major Neurocognitive Disorder: A Collective Review.
- Nompumelelo Zondi, Sandile Radebe, Rikshay Ganasen, Zomakahle Madlala. (2018). Global Conceptualisation of Dementia: Perceptions, Knowledge, And Impact of Treatment Seeking Behaviour
Masters
- Manyathi Londeka Miranda. (2020). The experiences of caregiving and the coping strategies of informal caregivers of people with Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MNCD).
- Memela Luyanda. (2019). A study on beliefs and perceptions of major neurocognitive disorder (dementia) in a township in Pietermaritzburg – KwaZulu-Natal.
- Nzama Nolwazi Sizakele Knowledge. (2017). Mental health literacy: Conceptions and attitudes depressions and schizophrenia amongst residents of eThekwini District Municipality.
- Ludick Wendy. (2020). Experiences and Coping of Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Qualitative Systematic Review.
- Khanyile Nompilo Protecia. (2020). Pietermaritzburg Charismatic Christian pastors’ conceptualizations of major neurocognitive disorder (dementia).
- Masilo Lone (2021). Experiences and coping of caregivers of people with dementia.
- smail Halima. (2021). Experiences of adults who had a traumatic brain injury as a child.
- Nkhumeleni Maanda. (2021). Coping methods of caregivers dealing with dementia patients.
- Tau Ramadimetje Gladys. (2020). The perceived impact of absent fatherhood: An exploration of young adults’ experiences of father absence.
- Glascoe Anne (2019). The Local Knowledge of Transactional Sex in a sample of Tertiary Education Students in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
- Chetty Nikita. (2022). Students’ perceptions of information propagated on social media amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its contribution to mental health issues.
- Nhlanhlenhle Hadebe. (2023). Mental health literacy of charismatic pastors regarding psychotic disorders
- Alisha Moonsamy. (2023). Exploring the mental health literacy of mothers of children with special needs.
