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Health Psychology Division (HPD)

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OBJECTIVES

The aims of the Division of Health Psychology:

The aim of the Health Psychology Division (HPD) is to create a space where researchers, academics, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in health psychology can share their work and experiences, build collaborations, and ultimately contribute to building a healthy nation. As a division, we send regular updates to our members which contain (1) the latest health psychology research published by South African researchers or conducted in South Africa; (2) updates on group activities; and (3) alerts to health psychology conferences. Our group also publishes newsletters where we share short articles written by members, patients, students and other healthcare professionals about their work and experiences. Our podcast working group produces a series of podcasts highlighting the work of healthcare professionals, researchers, and students and give insight into patient experiences. In 2024 we re-launched our research working group, which conducts research on the state of health psychology in South Africa. Our latest offering will be a series of live webinars, hosted monthly in 2025. We look forward to welcoming members to our vibrant community.

INCENTIVES for Membership
What do members receive by becoming members?
  • Exposure to the field of Health Psychology 
  • Access to our regular updates, newsletters and podcasts 
  • Networking opportunities  
  • Attend events for CPD points 
  • Become part of our Health Psychology researcher database 
  • Platform to interact with peers and scholars active in the field of Health Psychology 
  • Opportunities to share your Health Psychology experience with our community 
FEES
R 50 per year

Full Member

R 50 per year

Associate

R 50 per year

Affiliate

R 50 per year

Registered Counsellor & Psychometrist

R 50 per year

Psychology Intern

R 10 per year

Student Member

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE
Dr. Rizwana Roomaney
Chair
Prof. Elmarí Deacon
Additional Member
Meghan Mosalisa
Additional Member
Dr. Sonja Mostert
Additional Member
Chante Odendaal
Additional Member
Dr. Wylene Saal
Additional Member
Posts

HPSIG Podcast: Community and Art: How art-based community involvement in research can aid public health and intervention

In this episode we speak to Prof Lynn Hendricks, an associate professor at Stellenbosch University (SU). In this podcast, Prof Hendricks delves into the positive impact of community involvement in research, public health, and academic knowledge creation. She also touches on using arts as a creative research methodology and the importance of inclusive research.

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Health Psychology (HP) Professional Resources
Sep 8, 2025

World Bipolar Day – 30 March 2025

PsySSA Commemorates World Bipolar Day 2025 - PsySSA shares insightful contributions from the South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP) and the Health Psychology Division (HPD). These reflections aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote compassionate understanding of bipolar disorder within the South African context.

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Health Psychology (HP) Mental Health Calendar The South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP)
Mar 30, 2025

HPSIG Podcast: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

In this episode, we speak to Meghan Mosalisa, an emerging psychology researcher, an executive member of the Health Psychology Division of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA), and a researcher at the South African Medical Research Council. In this podcast, Meghan provides insight into her research on the quality of life of women living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the challenges that they experience. She also briefly discusses the stereotypes, stigma, gender bias and social impact attached to the diagnosis of PMDD.

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Health Psychology (HP) Professional Resources PsyCAST
Mar 7, 2025

HPSIG Podcast: Fatherhood and high-risk pregnancy

In this episode, we speak to Kyle Jackson, a lecturer within the Department of Psychology at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). In this podcast, Kyle discusses how high-risk pregnancy affects the mental health and wellbeing of fathers. In addition, he discusses the important role of fathers in this context and the barriers that they experience. Lastly, Kyle shares insight into how fathers can be assisted by healthcare professionals during this challenging period and the importance of providing fathers with opportunities to share their experiences and receive support.

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Health Psychology (HP) Professional Resources PsyCAST
Dec 2, 2024
Health Psychology Division Newsletters

Newsletter – October 2020

Newsletter – May 2021 

Newsletter – June 2021

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