by PsySSA | June 16, 2020 | Media release, Response | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | June 16, 2020 | Current Events, Media release | 0 Comments

Remembering the legacy of Youth Day is important for all South Africans. This remembering is fundamentally important for all of us in the health and mental health profession. Given the inequalities in our society, the rampant poverty, and the continued struggles for humanity among the vulnerable and marginalised, it is critically urgent that the legacy of systemic oppression be addressed both within ourselves, as well as within society. Our responsibility is to understand, examine, teach, soothe and to confront and resist the overt and subtle manifestations of racism, sexism and all other oppressions. We can also continue to advocate for conditions that restore the dignity and humanity of all. It is the best way we can honour the youth of 1976, and the youth of 2020. As PsySSA, we can do that.

by PsySSA | June 13, 2020 | Position Statement | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | June 5, 2020 | Response | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | June 5, 2020 | COVID-19, Current Events, Media release, Position Statement | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | March 13, 2020 | Health Psychology, Statement | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | January 21, 2020 | Media release, Statement | 0 Comments

The Society for Educational Psychology of South Africa (SEPSA) drafted the statement on the Parktown Boys High School tragedy on behalf of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) joins the nation in expressing its sadness over the death of young Enoch Mpianzi who lost his life during a school camp. The death of a child, in any manner, is a most tragic event for a family and in the lives of parents. When a child dies in such circumstances while in the care of an institution like a school, it is especially disturbing.

by PsySSA | January 9, 2020 | SEPSA, Sexuality and Gender, Statement | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | November 21, 2019 | NHI: National Health Insurance, PsyTalk 2019 Issue3, Response | 0 Comments

by PsySSA | November 19, 2019 | Media release, PsyTalk 2019 Issue3 | 0 Comments

LISBON, Portugal – Prof Saths Cooper was among the leaders of psychological associations from more than 40 nations on five continents who met here and pledged to apply psychological science to combating global climate change.

“It was a great honor and responsibility to be invited to participate in this historic summit,” said Cooper. “As the science of behavior, psychology has much to say about what people can do to help prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and how to develop strategies to cope. We pledged to encourage leaders in government, academia, health and business to use more psychological science in designing policies to promote sustainable preventive and corrective behaviors.”