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Dr Rebone Sebothoma Inc.

Dr Sebothoma Inc. is a specialist psychiatrist practicing at Life Brackenview Hospital

10/12/2025

School holidays present a clinical challenge for children managing ADHD or anxiety, as the loss of established routine disrupts their sense of safety and predictability.

To ensure the summer break is a constructive period, not a destabilising threat, proactive structure is non-negotiable. Parents must establish a low-demand, high-structure routine, primarily by maintaining strict sleep hygiene and applying time-based parameters to non-academic activities, such as structured playtime. Your child's requirements are clinically unique. To construct the most beneficial and accurate individualised plan for their specific needs, consultation with a specialist is essential.

Learn more about Dr. Sebothomas' work in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry https://drsebothomapsychiatrist.co.za/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry/

09/12/2025

The South African summer introduces two primary threats to psychological stability: increased daylight hours and extended social hours, which directly attack the circadian rhythm. For patients managing Bipolar Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder, sleep disruption is not a benign consequence of holidays, it is a critical psychiatric trigger.

A shift in sleep-wake cycles (chronodisruption) compromises the brain's ability to regulate mood.
In Bipolar Disorder, inconsistent sleep dramatically raises the risk of a manic or hypomanic episode. Sleep deprivation can rapidly escalate mood by interfering with the frontal cortex's capacity for emotional control, leading to impulsivity and increased energy. For Depression, circadian misalignment disrupts the delicate balance of neurotransmitters, exacerbating core symptoms like fatigue, anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure) and reduced cognitive function.

Maintaining seven to nine hours of consistent, quality sleep, even when on holiday, is a clinical necessity. Prioritise rigorous sleep hygiene (consistent bedtime, minimal light exposure) as a fundamental component of mood disorder management.

08/12/2025

The festive season presents a direct challenge to any existing No-Contact boundary. This boundary, a necessary, complete cessation of all communication to safeguard your psychological health, is often threatened by social pressure, shared events and emotionally charged family environments. Existing No Contact is not a passive state. it requires active maintenance. Key points for boundary maintenance include anticipate breaches, reinforce the perimeter, prioritise selection.

If your existing No-Contact boundary feels vulnerable or difficult to maintain during the holidays, consult a professional specialist immediately. A psychiatric plan can be developed to provide the necessary structure and tools to ensure the boundary remains intact.

05/12/2025

For those managing Postnatal Depression (PND) or Maternal Anxiety, the demand for mandatory 'holiday cheer' is often isolating and counterproductive. However, while the festive atmosphere can feel overwhelming, strategic, supported engagement with community can be clinically beneficial. Mental health thrives in connection, not isolation. Viewing social events not as a performance, but as a chance to be reminded of your support network and the community that exists outside of your symptoms, can be a valuable therapeutic step.

We advocate for purposeful participation:
1️⃣Time Management: Set a precise, non-negotiable time limit for attendance.
2️⃣Ally Identification: Pre-arrange a check-in with a trusted family member or friend.
3️⃣Active Presence: Focus on the connection to community, not the expectation of joy.

If this strategic engagement feels unmanageable, or if you are struggling with the emotional demands of the season, professional support is required. Your well-being is paramount.

03/12/2025

The South African festive season presents an exceptionally high-risk environment for relapse. The pervasive social normalisation of alcohol consumption, coupled with the disruption of established routines and increased family stress, creates a perfect confluence of triggers. For individuals managing Addiction Psychiatry concerns, reliance on willpower alone is insufficient.

A professional, proactive strategy is a clinical necessity. This must include:
1️⃣Situational Selection
2️⃣Cognitive Preparedness
3️⃣Support System Reinforcement

Relapse prevention is a function of strategy, not merely desire.Dr. Sebothoma can provide the clinical tools necessary to create and implement this plan.

Get in touch with Dr. Sebothoma today: https://drsebothomapsychiatrist.co.za

01/12/2025

Please note the following critical dates for Dr Rebone Sebothoma's practice during the festive period:

Closure Date: The practice will close for the festive season on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Reopening Date: Normal consultations will resume on Monday, 05 January 2026.

To ensure continuity of care and secure any necessary medication or follow-up appointments before this period, please schedule your consultation prior to 11 December.
We encourage patients to request their final 2025 appointment or first 2026 appointment immediately to avoid disappointment.

27/11/2025

Emotional Regulation and Boundary Setting for High-Stress Social Periods
High-contact social events, such as end-of-year gatherings, significantly increase stress, particularly for individuals managing Personality Disorders. Effective management relies on two core competencies: Emotional Regulation and Boundary Maintenance.

Emotional regulation involves employing psychological and physiological techniques to manage emotional intensity and prevent distress from escalating. Boundary maintenance focuses on establishing and enforcing clear, non-negotiable limits on interaction to preserve mental well-being.

These professional tools ensure individuals can maintain control and composure during high-stress social periods.

Book an appointment to explore techniques that work for you
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21/11/2025

With the approaching December social calendar, proactive planning is crucial for recovery. For those managing Addiction Psychiatry concerns, the festive season presents a confluence of high-risk triggers: increased social pressure, financial stress and disruption of established routine.

Establishing firm boundaries and securing a professional support plan before the holidays to create and implement your relapse prevention strategy should start now.

Get in touch with Dr. Sebothoma today: https://drsebothomapsychiatrist.co.za/

19/11/2025

While you cannot plan for a crisis, you can definitively plan your support. Avoid disruption to your mental health management by scheduling your November/early December follow-up now. This ensures your medication and treatment plans are secured before the holiday closure period.

Prioritising this continuity of care is a critical element of self-management.
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13/11/2025

The year-end sprint significantly elevates the mental load on women, often making pre-existing issues critical. Specific conditions managed include Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Perinatal Mood Disorders and mood destabilisation associated with the menopause transition. Recognising the need for professional psychiatric care is not an indulgence, it is an essential clinical priority.

10/11/2025

The conclusion of the academic year's high-stress period often initiates a phase of significant psychological fatigue, known as 'let-down' anxiety or burnout, in children and adolescents.

Do not normalise sustained emotional withdrawal, sleep disruption, or persistent focus issues. These symptoms, including exacerbated ADHD challenges, warrant clinical assessment. Specialist intervention is available to help recalibrate their mental health. Dr Sebothoma, with her dedicated care in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is equipped to provide professional support required to navigate this critical transition.

Learn more about Dr. Sebothoma's experience and expertise https://drsebothomapsychiatrist.co.za/

06/11/2025

The transition to South African summer can disrupt psychological stability. Increased daylight and social demand often challenge those managing Bipolar disorder, due to sleep cycle interference and potential for manic episodes, or Major Depressive Disorder, due to fatigue and inability to meet social expectations. Proactive management of sleep hygiene and routine is not a luxury, it is a clinical necessity. Consult a specialist if you note increasing instability.

Learn more about our practice https://drsebothomapsychiatrist.co.za/

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LIFE BRACKENVIEW HOSPITAL, 22 DE WAAL Street, BRACKENDOWNS
Alberton
1454

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27679162305

Website

http://www.drsebothomapsychiatrist.co.za/

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