Steven Levitas

In today’s world, the topics of gender and sexuality are more visible than ever. It is a topic that individuals often have very strong opinions on. For some, it may be a point of discomfort or a taboo topic to talk about. While I could spend hours exploring this topic, I aim here to provide […]

What is it? Impostor Syndrome is not a new phenomenon. The term ‘imposter phenomenon’ was first described in 1978 as a strong belief that one is not intelligent. It can further be described as the belief that one is not capable nor intelligent enough to fulfil one’s duties/responsibilities. An individual experiencing Impostor Syndrome feels scared […]

I’ve often seen these sorts of lists. But they never seem to have research backing them up. I thought, let’s do the research and see what the science says. As a psychologist with a science background, I love some good old research or science. This will be the first part in a series of science […]

Our families are the first group of people we are introduced to in life. For better or worse, we are all born into a family. We don’t get to choose our families. Every family is different. Some find their family as a source of nurturing and support. Some find their families as a source of […]

I’ve often seen these sorts of lists. But they never seem to have research backing them up. I thought to myself: let’s do the research and see what the science says. As a psychologist with a science background, I love some good old research or science. This will be the first part in a series […]

The beginning of the change in season got me thinking about depression. I’ll explain why after first describing a bit more about depression. Depression is one of the most prevalent conditions in today’s society. Globally, the WHO estimates 5% of adults experience depression. What is Depression? In everyday language we may use the term ‘depression’ […]

‘Do I need therapy?’. This is a question I hear daily. I think it it’s one of the most important topics to discuss. Today I will speak about when to go to therapy and get some help. We, as humans, are very good at convincing ourselves about things. I often hear people say something like: […]

We are a few months into 2025 and so much has already happened. We have seen headlines about the GNU, loadshedding, water problems, flooding, potholes, crime, finances, etc. Internationally, there are wars and trade wars. The news is designed to catch our attention. However, the result of this can be anxiety! We all probably know […]

What Is Burnout? Our workplace can be a source of much support or stress. They can be nurturing environments, and can also be toxic environments. The WHO describes burnout as an occupational phenomenon consisting of feelings of depletion or exhaustion; increase in mental distance; and reduced professional efficacy. Other definitions of burnout involve prolonged and […]

Through personal and professional experience, I have seen how trauma can affect people. In a life before psychology, I was a Basic Life Support Medic. I saw how individuals respond to awful things happening. I also saw how colleagues and friends of mine were affected by the things they saw. What is Trauma? Trauma may […]