Dr Jenna Kent Family Doctor

06/04/2026

We will be taking an Easter break, and re-opening Monday 20 April 2026.

26/11/2025

CHRISTMAS HOURS

We will be closing on 12 December and reopening on 6 January 2026. Happy Christmas!

25/03/2025

Some FAQs answered in isiXhosa! 👩‍⚕️🩺🌡💊

20/03/2025

It's that time of the week again! DM me with your health questions for Funda Friday 🤓

13/03/2025

We have new opening hours - starting next week!

11/03/2025

07/03/2025

It's FUNDA FRIDAY! 🤓

06/03/2025

It's almost time for Funda Friday again! 🤓 Comment below or DM us with your question if you want to remain anonymous.

24/02/2025

Happy Monday! 🌞

21/02/2025

Today's question: "How to convince someone with mental health problems (depression) that they need to see a Dr for some help without them feeling like you are saying they are crazy?"

While every situation is different, here is some general advice:
- Make sure they know you are coming from a caring place, not a judgemental place. Emphasise that you care about them.
- Be vulnerable yourself; open up about your own or a close family member's mental health problems or emotional difficulties. This gives the person a sense of safety to be vulnerable with you too.
- Raise specific examples about their behaviour that concern you. For example "I've noticed that you hardly smile anymore and only want to spend time by yourself. It makes me worry about you." Or "I've noticed that you're losing weight and drinking more than usual. I'm worried that you're not okay."
- Be prepared to listen, but don't force them to talk if they're not ready. It might take a few conversations before they are willing to engage with you.
- Offer practical support when they are willing and ready to seek help. Offer to go with them, to make the appointment for them, to look after their kids while they're going, suggest someone (a friend or family member) who has sought help for depression that they can talk to before taking the step to seek help for themselves.

20/02/2025

It's almost Friday 🥳 Which means it's time to send in your questions for our weekly Funda Friday - get any health question answered! You can comment with your question in the comments below OR send a DM if you want to remain anonymous.

Let's be empowered by knowledge 💪