About Dr Yumna Minty

Following the completion of her medical degree at Wits University, Dr Minty did her clinical internship at Baragwanath Hospital. She then worked for the South African Military Health Service before rejoining the academic circuit and commencing her specialist training in psychiatry.

She obtained a Fellowship in Psychiatry from the College of Medicines as well as a Master’s degree in Medicine in the field of Psychiatry from Wits University, in the same year. In 2023, she obtained a certification in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International USA. Currently, she is a MBA candidate (in the field of Healthcare Leadership) at Stellenbosch Business School – once completed, her aim is to use the skills and knowledge gained to work towards improvement of mental healthcare systems and the integration of digital technologies into mental healthcare in South Africa, particularly for women.

Dr Minty has maintained her passion for academic pursuits and continuous development – as a lecturer at Wits University, she is involved in medical and psychiatric teaching, as well as the supervision of postgraduate research.

She is passionate about advocating for mental health – in this capacity, she has acted as a spokesperson for the South African Society of Psychiatrists, given radio and TV interviews and has also featured as a speaker at mental health workshops.

Presently, Dr Minty sees patients at Parklane Medical Centre. She also consults to inpatients admitted at Parklane Hospital. She prefers to work within a multidisciplinary space for the betterment of the patient, and will often advocate for the involvement of other professionals such as psychologists and occupational therapists.