The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) invites delegates to view the draft programme for the 2025 Annual South African Psychology Congress, themed “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology.” The draft reflects the diversity of presentations submitted in response to this year’s call, which emphasised psychology’s relevance in addressing social challenges and strengthening mental health in our communities.
The draft includes a wide range of presentations and activities, such as:
- Plenaries and Invited Dialogues on African psychology, ethics, gender, trauma, mental health, and decolonial practice.
- AI and Psychology Sessions, including a demonstration of how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot and GPT tools to generate psychological insights.
- Indigenous Healing and Psychology Panels, including discussions on the integration of clinical psychology with traditional healing practices.
- Symposia on bereavement, adolescent mental health, conversion practices, and community-based psychological interventions.
- HPCSA Workshops on complaints processes, development pathways, and ethical practice.
- Roundtables on navigating community service, teaching Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and expanding the role of psychology in diverse contexts.
Delegates are encouraged to review the programme and send any suggested edits or corrections to abstracts@psyssa.com by 22 July 2025.
