Dr Wendy Duncan [MBBCh(Wits), FC Psych(SA), Cert Child Psych (SA)] is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. She is the immediate Past-President of the South African Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Allied Professionals (SA-ACAPAP). Dr Duncan has a long-standing commitment and history of involvement in child and adolescent mental health; where she has served in various organisations, been involved in teaching and examination positions, and extensive clinical work. Dr Duncan has a special interest in developmental trauma, early onset anxiety disorders and adolescent mental health.