Journals & Blogs
Academic publications, thoughts and the occasional fun read
Academic
Sat Jun 20 2020
The Relationship Between Binge Drinking & Decision-Making in University Students
A correlational study proposal investigating how patterns of alcohol consumption shape risk-reward judgement in undergraduates at the University of Cape Town.
Other
Fri Jun 05 2026
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Guidelines for Use in Primary Care
This manual introduces the AUDIT, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, and describes how to use it to identify persons with hazardous and harmful patterns of alcohol consumption.
Academic
Sat Sep 28 2024
The Utility of Web Applications in Psychological Research
This study explores the utility and feasability of implementing psychometric web-based applications to support equitable access to mental health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Academic
Sat May 09 2026
Suicide in South African Boys and Men
This article reviews what is currently known about suicide in South Africa, with particular attention to the disproportionate burden carried by boys and men and lays the foundation of a critique of South African Psychology as an applied science.
Academic
Fri Oct 21 2022
Does Caffeine Improve Task Performance on Sustained Attention and Response Inhibition?
We conducted a controlled experiment comparing performance on cognitive tasks in participants who either had or had no caffeine in their coffee.
Political
Fri May 15 2026
The Life Esidimeni Tragedy
Between October 2015 and June 2016, the Gauteng Department of Health transferred approximately 1,700 mental health care users from a long-term provider, Life Esidimeni, to a network of unlicensed and unprepared non-governmental organisations. At least 144 patients died. A further 1,418 survivors were exposed to torture, neglect and trauma.
Inventories
Psychological scales and self-report inventories. Click one to take it — responses are recorded for analysis.
general
Thu Jun 04 2026
AUDIT Questionnaire
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to screen for hazardous, harmful, or dependent drinking. It is widely used by healthcare providers and in community health settings.
10 items
~1 min
Subscales: Alcohol Consumption, Alcohol Dependency, Harmful Alcohol Use
Yolo Ngcakani, B.Soc.Sc (Hons) Psychology
mental
Thu Jun 04 2026
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a classic stress assessment instrument, originally developed in 1983, used to understand how different situations affect feelings and perceived stress.
10 items
~1 min
Subscales: Page 1, Perceived Stress
clinical
Thu Jun 04 2026
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Self Report
A self-report questionnaire covering the ADHD symptom domains: inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
98 items
~9 min
Subscales: Inattention, Hyperactivity / Impulsivity
Yolo Ngcakani, B.Soc.Sc (Hons) Psychology
clinical
Thu Jun 04 2026
Major Depression Disorder (MDD) Self Report
A self-report screening tool exploring symptoms associated with major depressive disorder, including mood, sleep, appetite, concentration, and suicidal ideation, as well as substance- and medication-related considerations. Items reflect DSM-5 criteria for a major depressive episode.
32 items
~3 min
Subscales: Depressed
general
Fri Jun 05 2026
Bipolar II Disorder Self-Report
A self-report screening aid generated from the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Bipolar II Disorder. Items are grouped into Core Features, Additional Domains, Context & Impact, and Exclusions. This is a screening aid, not a diagnosis, and should be interpreted by a qualified clinician.
38 items
~4 min
Subscales: Core Features, Additional Domains, Context & Impact, Exclusions
Yolo Ngcakani, B.Soc.Sc (Hons) Psychology
clinical
Sat Jun 06 2026
Bipolar I Disorder Self-Report
A self-report screening aid generated from the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I Disorder. Items are grouped into Core Features, Additional Domains, Context & Impact, and Exclusions.
38 items
~4 min
Subscales: Core Features, Additional Domains, Context & Impact, Exclusions
Yolo Ngcakani, B.Soc.Sc (Hons) Psychology
clinical
Mon Jun 08 2026
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Self Report Inventory
A self-report screening aid generated from the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Items are grouped into Core Features, Additional Domains, Context & Impact, and Exclusions.
37 items
~4 min
Subscales: PTSD, Exposure, Intrusion, Avoidance, Negative cognitions, Alterations in arousal, Duration, Impairment, Specification - Depersonalisation, Specification - Derealisation, Modifier
Yolo Ngcakani, B.Soc.Sc (Hons) Psychology
Well-being
Tue Jun 09 2026
The BBC Well-being scale
The BBC Well-being Scale (BBC-SWB) is a 24-item measure developed by researchers to assess psychological well-being, physical health, and relationships.
24 items
~2 min
Subscales: Physical Health and Well-being, Psychological Well-being, Relationships
Professor Peter Kinderman and colleagues.
clinical
Tue May 26 2026
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report
A self-report screening tool covering the two DSM-5 ADHD symptom domains: inattention (difficulties with focus, organisation, follow-through, and forgetfulness) and hyperactivity/impulsivity (restlessness, fidgeting, excessive talking, and interrupting). Items reference symptoms presenting before age 12.
49 items
~9 min
Subscales: Inattention; Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
Yolo Ngcakani, B.Soc.Sc (Hons) Psychology
Project Utilities
Apps, tools, and research I've built for general use.
The Stroop Task is a classic psychological experiment that examines cognitive load and selective attention.
Complex
An auditory simple reaction time task measuring response speed to sound stimuli.
Reaction
A visual simple reaction time task measuring response speed to visual stimuli.
Reaction
A memory task requiring participants to recall previously presented auditory information.
Memory
A cognitive control task measuring inhibitory control and response suppression.
Reaction
This audiometer measures your hearing sensitivity by sweeping through frequencies until you can detect them.
Perception
This is a fast-paced online mental maths game for kids and adults to improve arithmetic speed and accuracy.
Complex
Blackjack is a classic card game where players decide whether or not to recieve a card worth a random value in order to accumulate a hand less than or equal to 21
Complex
This is a verbal reading task that uses your device microphone to analyse vocal pitch and amplitude.
Complex