Health Psychology Division (HPD)

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.