Description

Prof. Rita Thom is a general psychiatrist with diverse interests and work experience in both the public and private sectors. She holds an honorary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. She has been involved in teaching and training health care practitioners at all levels within the health system on a continuous basis throughout her career. She has an interest and involvement in public mental health and has played an active role in various portfolios in the South African Society of Psychiatrists. She has experience in the field of psychiatric disability and its impact in the workplace. She believes that there is a critical need for strong advocacy in accessing resources for people with mental disorders.

