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Prof. Asraf Kagee Tel (021) 808 3442
Email: skagee@sun.ac.za
Chairperson

Mr Richard Vergunst
Tel: (021) 761 3982
Email: richardv@cybertrade.co.za
Vice Chair and Newsletter Editor

Ms Welmoet Bok
Tel: (021) 761 3394
Email: welmoet@mweb.co.za
Additional member

Mrs Jane Hudson
Tel: (021) 671 7440
Email:jhudson@iafrica.com
Additional member

A word from the outgoing Chair, Ms Jane Hudson We may be one of the smaller divisions of PsySSA, but our activities and energies have earned us the Council’s commendation for “Most Improved Structure”. We are delighted with this recognition and definitely plan to maintain this positive trend.

Many of our members hold positions on health related national bodies and publish regularly on Health Psychology matters. We also actively seek opportunities to promote the value of Health Psychology to patient groups and medical teams. At a recent gathering of doctors, I was reminded of the importance of this ‘marketing exercise’, and realised that many are simply not aware of the vital role that Psychologists can play in the medical field.

In addition, it was encouraging to hear the APA President-elect discussing new practice opportunities at the recent PsySSA Congress. Health care, disease management, chronic illness and interventions related to treatment adherence, were specifically highlighted. All of these are opportunities that fall squarely in the domain of Health Psychology.

A priority for the Division has been to complete research on the status of Health Psychology at South African Universities. From here we plan to consider the training needs and qualifications for those wanting to pursue a career in Health Psychology. This is particularly important in the light of the proposed new practice framework, currently being debated by PsySSA and the HPCSA. Another issue that I feel needs to be addressed by the incoming committee is the absence of Sports Psychologists within the Division.

Sincere thanks to my committee of the past two years - Ashraf Kagee, Ian Gillespie, Richard Vergunst, Welmoet Bok and Glenda Hicks. Thank you for your enthusiastic support. I have no doubt that the Division will continue to thrive under the able leadership of Professor Ashraf Kagee.

Ms Jane Hudson

Outgoing Chair

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