Mental Vitality Psychiatrist Garsfontein
About Mental Vitality Psychiatrist Garsfontein
Mental Vitality Psychiatrist Garsfontein provides psychiatric care through Dr Désirée Rossouw and Dr Richard Sykes.
Dr Désirée Rossouw – Psychiatrist
Qualifications: MBChB; MMed (Psych)
Dr Rossouw earned her medical degree at the University of Pretoria in 1980. She completed her postgraduate Psychiatry studies in 1987. Afterward, she served as Head and Consultant of the Adolescent Unit at Weskoppies Hospital until 1990. In 1991, she opened her private practice in Pretoria. She also worked part-time as a Consultant at Weskoppies Hospital for several years and worked at a rehabilitation facility for three years.
Her interests include psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, clinical research trials, dementia, and cognitive disorders. Her treatment approach aims to improve functioning within family, work, and social settings.
Dr Richard Sykes – Psychiatrist
Qualifications: MBChB; MPharmMed; MMed (Psych); FC Psych (SA)
Dr Sykes completed his medical studies at the University of Pretoria in 1997. He later completed postgraduate qualifications in psychiatry and pharmacology. He earned his MMed (Psych) with distinction in 2005. He worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry in Scotland before returning to South Africa in 2007. He then established his private practice in East Pretoria. He also works part-time as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Weskoppies Hospital.
His interests include psycho-pharmacology, clinical research trials, dementia and cognitive disorders, bipolar mood disorders, adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and cognitive functioning in mood disorders.
Mental Vitality Psychiatrist Garsfontein Services
Mental Vitality offers psychiatric services for a range of mental health conditions. Treatment combines pharmacological and psychological care.
Psychiatric Consultations & Diagnosis: Initial consultations usually take about one hour and include a detailed clinical examination. Some patients may need MRI scans or blood tests to confirm a diagnosis. The team then develops a personalised treatment plan. This plan may involve clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and dieticians.
Holistic Treatment Approach: Treatment aims to increase mental vitality and improve overall functioning. Depending on the condition, patients may need more intensive care at Denmar Psychiatric Hospital (www.denmar.co.za).
Mental Vitality Psychiatrist Garsfontein Treatment Options
Treatment modalities include:
- Medication (pharmacological agents)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Supportive Therapy
- Psycho-dynamic Therapy
Mental Health Specialisations
Mental Vitality treats mood disorders such as depression and bipolar mood disorders. Care also covers anxiety disorders, including specific phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The practice treats psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, as well as substance use disorders, personality disorders, sexual disorders, and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
Treatment also covers impulse control disorders such as pathological gambling, adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), sleep disorders, medical-related mental disorders such as epilepsy, SLE, and Multiple Sclerosis, and head injury-related mental disorders. Other areas include Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic pain, and memory impairment and cognitive disorders, including delirium and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Additional Information
Mental Vitality uses a collaborative approach when other specialists can support treatment. Patients who need focused care can receive arrangements for admission to Denmar Psychiatric Hospital. Each patient receives an individually tailored treatment plan based on their needs and condition.
Under the guidance of Dr Désirée Rossouw and Dr Richard Sykes, Mental Vitality provides compassionate, professional, and effective care. The practice aims to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and vitality.
