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PsySSA was formed in January 1994, uniting the various bodies that existed until then. PsySSA was structured as a transformed entity to deal with the fast-changing dispensation and speaks authoritatively on behalf of the discipline on matters concerning the mental health and psychosocial well-being of all South Africans. PsySSA has since its inception been dedicated to making a significant contribution to solving the pressing human development problems in South Africa.
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A summary of PsySSA's most recent posts and statements
ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS: AN ETHICAL IMPERATIVE
In the last 12-months, the world and our very way of life has been fundamentally altered by the global pandemic, and we have had to learn to manage the catastrophic health, psychosocial, social and economic effects that have emerged as the primary consequential outcomes of COVID-19. Recently, our attention has been re-directed to the hopes associated with the development of efficacious vaccines to combat the virus. Management of the pandemic has profoundly shifted to issues related to vaccine development, trials and efficacy, approval, production, distribution and scalable population rollout.
Climate, Environment, and Sustainable Psychology’ (CESP) PsySSA Interest Group – Meeting Invite
PsySSA’s Psychology Practitioners – COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Dear PsySSA Member We trust that this email finds you in good health. As you may be aware, South Africa's vaccine rollout to healthcare workers has seen more than 70 000 vaccines already administered to date. This programme is expected to gain momentum in the...
The Mighty Pen – A PsySSA Student Division Initiative
The Mighty Pen The current climate in South Africa is one where many children are faced with many uncertainties with regards to the continuation of their primary education. The Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng homework centre, based in Gauteng, is in desperate need of...
Matric Results 2020: Out Now! Podcasts for parents and learners
22 February 2021 How learners may deal with Grade 12 Outcomes By Prof Kobus Maree So, the Grade 12 2020 exam results are out. First, I congratulate all of you listening to this podcast. You have had to deal with many challenges in 2020 and I salute you for your...
Teen Suicide Awareness Week – 14 – 21 February 2021
This year for Teen Suicide Prevention Week (14-21 Feb), our message is clear – Your worth as a person is NOT determined by your Matric results!
With only a few days left until Matric results are released, many are feeling quite a bit more emotional than normal. Remember that the Grade 12’s of 2020 had to write these exams in the midst of a pandemic – something none of us have ever done before. Be kind, be gentle, and be accepting of your results.
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The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is the professional body representing psychology professionals in South Africa.
PsySSA Webinars
PsySSA recently launched a webinar platform featuring interactive talks and presentations. Here you will find links to the different webinars completed in 2020.
2020 Webinar Series
View the recordings by clicking on the links below…
More webinars to follow in 2021… watch this space.
PsySSA Publications
PsySSA has a proud tradition of industry leading publications and continues to influence the profession through ongoing media statements, policy documents, and practice guidelines.
A growing list of PsySSA Publications
- Call for Papers: Special Section of an Issue in the South African Journal of Psychology on depression and suicide in university students
- Call for Papers: Special Section of an Issue in the South African Journal of Psychology on Africa’s vulnerabilities, challenges and responses to pandemics like COVID-19
- Click Here to view the index of SAJP Race related research and articles (1984 – 2020)
- Click Here to view the index of SAJP articles and research looking at race as a Sociopolitical entity (1984 – 2020)
- SA Journal of Psychology: Racism Commentary Series
Special Section: Call for Papers
The South African Journal of Psychology and the African Journal of Psychological Assessment are inviting authors to submit papers for Special Sections in these publications. Please view the details in the links provided.
Information for the Public
Psychology is a profession dedicated to serving society. Whether you are interested in becoming a psychologist or looking for a psychologist, this section is for you.
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Have you thought about studying Psychology? Or are you curious to find out more about the range of possible career options available to those who have a degree in psychology… Here is some information that may help you.
2020
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement-Caster Semenya International Sports Human Rights and Bodily Integrity
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement on the Killing of Nathaniel-Julius
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – PsySSA Response to the SAHRC Media Statement Stating Concern with the Readiness of Schools for the Resumption of Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic, 28 May 2020
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – PsySSA condemns the use of force by security personnel during the COVID-19 Lockdown
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – Parktown Boys High School tragedy
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – Justice 12 years delayed Jon Qwelane hate speech case to be heard in Constitutional Court on 22 September
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – Ending gender-based violence
- 2020 – PsySSA Response on the commentary by Prof Nicoli Nattrass, published in the South African Journal of Science
- 2020 – An Open Statement by the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) represented by the SGD and SEPSA in support of Comprehensive Sexualities Education (CSE) in South Africa
- 2020 – PsySSA Position Statement from the Psychological Society of South Africa PsySSA in Solidarity with the Palestinian Peoples
- 2020 – PsySSA Open Statement – An Open Statement by the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) on CSE
2019
- 2019 – PsySSA written response on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
- 2019 – PsySSA SGD LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CONSIDERATION DURING APPEAL REGARDING GENDER – INCLUSION OF HORMONES IN THE HOSPITAL STANDARD
- 2019 – PsySSA Position Statement on the Caster Semenya IAAF Court RulinG
- 2019 – PsySSA Position Statement on Cannabis
- 2019 – PsySSA Position Statement – PsySSA Commits itself to Addressing Ongoing Violence
- 2019 – PsySSA Response to the NHI Bill
2018
- 2018 – PsySSA-Response to the Deaths of former Esidimeni Care Centre patients
- 2018 – PsySSA Statement on E-disclosure for psychologists employed in the Public Service
- 2018 – PsySSA Response to SAHRC
- 2018 – PsySSA Position Statement on the Omotoso trial
- 2018 – PsySSA Position on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
- 2018 – PiPS Position Statement in-regards to the eDisclosure Document
2016
- 2016 – The Psychological Society of South Africa is a friend of the court in the Jon Qwelane hate speech case
- 2016 – PsySSA Response to the Student Protests
- 2016 – PsySSA Response to the NHI
- 2016 – PsySSA Response to the DHET Follow-up Correspondence re the Career Development Practitioner Framework
- 2016 – PsySSA Response -Deaths of former Esidimeni Care Centre patients
- 2016 – PsySSA Position Statement on APA
- 2016 – PsySSA Position Statement International Conference on Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- 2016 – PsySSA Position Statement – Sexual and Gender Diversity
- 2016 – PsySSA Commenting on the Student Fee Protest
COVID-19…Extraordinary and Challenging Times…
Current events
COVID-19
ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS: AN ETHICAL IMPERATIVE
In the last 12-months, the world and our very way of life has been fundamentally altered by the global pandemic, and we have had to learn to manage the catastrophic health, psychosocial, social and economic effects that have emerged as the primary consequential outcomes of COVID-19. Recently, our attention has been re-directed to the hopes associated with the development of efficacious vaccines to combat the virus. Management of the pandemic has profoundly shifted to issues related to vaccine development, trials and efficacy, approval, production, distribution and scalable population rollout.
PsySSA’s Psychology Practitioners – COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Dear PsySSA Member We trust that this email finds you in good health. As you may be aware, South Africa's vaccine rollout to healthcare workers has seen more than 70 000 vaccines already administered to date. This programme is expected to gain momentum in the...
Call to Action! Initiative to Support South African Victims of Violence
In honour of Women's Day 2020, the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) has launched the campaign, “Pharmacy Safe Spaces.” This initiative aims to assist victims of violence by giving them the option to request assistance from pharmacists who can report...
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"We are therefore collating information to help assess practitioners’ COVID-19 risk and eligibility for vaccination in the current phase of the vaccine rollout programme.
The information that is to be collected will be used to assist in determining vaccine access priority and hopefully contribute to a more organised referral of practitioners to designated vaccination sites when this becomes possible."
Visit our website to find out more: psyssa.com/psyssas-psychology-practitioners-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/
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The current climate in South Africa is one where many children are faced with many uncertainties with regards to the continuation of their primary education. The Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng homework centre, based in Gauteng, is in desperate need of stationery and office supplies.
By assisting the homework centre to fulfil their wish list we are able to ensure that many children will be able to commence their academic year knowing that they have the stationery and material they need to continue their learning.
Both physical and monetary donations are welcome, to donate, please visit our BackABuddy link https://www.backabuddy.co.za/psyssa-fundraiser
We are appealing to you to assist us in ensuring the centre is able to continue the wonderful work that is being carried out.
Should you be able to assist us in any way, or for further information, kindly contact Kelsey Nightingale at psyssasdcomm@gmail.com
#community #students
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As matric results are released tonight, PsySSA invites all learners to listen to our PsyCast, "How learners may deal with Grade 12 Outcomes" and we have also released a PsyCast for parents, "Tips for Parents on how to deal with the Grade 12 Outcomes", both PsyCasts have been developed by Prof Kobus Maree, who is a full Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Pretoria.
Visit our website to listen to these PsyCasts: https://www.psyssa.com/matric-results-2020-out-now-podcasts-for-parents-and-learners/
PsySSA congratulates the class of 2020!
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Climate, Environment, and Sustainable Psychology’ (CESP) PsySSA Interest Group – Meeting Invite
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PsySSA's Psychology Practitioners - COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
"We are therefore collating information to help assess practitioners’ COVID-19 risk and eligibility for vaccination in the current phase of the vaccine rollout programme. https://t.co/8ndWLj53Gh
Matric Results 2020!
As matric results are released tonight, PsySSA invites all learners to listen to our PsyCast, "How learners may deal with Grade 12 Outcomes" and we have also released a PsyCast for parents, "Tips for Parents on how to deal with the Grade 12 Outcomes", https://t.co/LmxG5PGVvm
Happy 27th Birthday PsySSA!
A Message from the PsySSA Leadership, Past and Present, on the Occasion of our 27th Birthday
"Let this PsySSA birthday be the start of an Annus Mirabilis for all of you, your loved ones, and all those we serve and are yet to serve. https://t.co/eMk4hhMnyl
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