Dr Felicity Marcus, Specialist Psychiatrist in Johannesburg.
Dr Marcus specializes in eating disorders, management of anxiety, depression and stress, mental disorders such as bipolar and therapy in adolescents and young adults. Dr Marcus has gained experience working in the various psychiatric hospitals and units in Johannesburg.
She has also worked in community mental health services as well as forensic psychiatric institutions.
Dr Marcus received her degree in medicine from The University of the Witwatersrand in 2013 and began her medical career working as an intern at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. She went on to work as a medical officer at Tara Hospital, where she developed a passion for the field of psychiatry.
As a registrar, she rotated through various psychiatric units which allowed her the experience of treating a broad range of psychiatric pathologies.
Focus Areas
Eating Disorders
Adolescent Therapy
Anxiety / Depression
Mental Health
About 20% of south Africans will experience a depressive disorder at least once in their lifetime.
Women are two times more likely to suffer from depression then men.
Between 10-20% of young people worldwide have mental health problems.
Almost 50% of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14, 75% in their mid 20s.
One-fifth or 20.3% of university students experience a mental disorder.
Mental Health
Depression is a treatable condition and between 80- 90% of people have a good response to treatment.
Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- External Events
- Your Genetic Interface
- An Imbalance of Brain Chemicals
- Certain Medical Conditions
- Various Medications
- Substance Abuse
Dr Marcus is trained to assist with various mental disorders. Contact us to book a consultation.
Contact Dr Marcus
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