PsySSA’s 2026 membership cycle has closed. Our membership platform is undergoing its annual review and preparation for 2027. New membership applications and renewals will open soon.

Beyond the Green Ribbon is a PsySSA Mental Health Month 2026 series exploring psychological wellbeing, the realities of mental healthcare and the role of psychology in South African society.

Following PsySSA Congress 2026, Dr Ewald Crause reflects on the conversations, challenges and opportunities emerging from this year’s gathering. In his first From the President’s Desk, he considers the changing landscape of psychology in South Africa, the importance of professional connection, and the collective responsibilities that will shape the year ahead.

Three days of connection, reflection and meaningful conversations about the future of psychology. As the 30th Annual PsySSA Psychology Congress comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to every delegate who joined us. Your presence, perspectives and participation brought our congress theme, Psychology in Transition: Humanity, Technology, and the Future of Care, to life. The congress may be ending, but the conversations and connections continue.

This World Mental Health Day, PsySSA reaffirms its commitment to advancing mental health, human dignity and equitable access to psychological care. Under the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” we recognise the importance of listening to lived experiences and translating awareness into meaningful action.

Mental Health Month is about more than visibility. South Africa’s deeper challenge is building a mental-health system that is accessible, connected, community-based and sustainable. This article explores what that requires from policy, service design, the health workforce and the professions tasked with delivering care.