All the COVID-19 Resources…
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Information for psychology practitioners
The current corona virus that is causing COVID-19 is new to the world.Researchers did not have a chance to study this specific virus, the impact of the virus on people, the infection processes and the impact of infection before the outbreak started. They are learning from the pandemic as it unfolds. That means that health professionals around the globe must stay up to date in terms of: research findings as they become available, and what the important but unanswered questions at this stage are. Here are some important information sources for data about the pandemic around the globe and in South Africa, what the disaster response status in South Africa is, and credible information, advice and materials to support you when helping members of the public, frontline healthcare workers, and COVID-19 patients.
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Invitation to Participate: The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Non-Specific Psychological Distress During the South African National Shutdown
Dear Participant This is an invitation to participate in a study entitled: The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Non-Specific Psychological Distress During the South African National Shutdown [Ethical Clearance Number: H20-HEA-PSY-006]. The study aims to explore...
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PsyCast: Children, Trauma and Going Back to School
As you would know by now, President Cyril Ramaphosa has implemented a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight 26 March to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, and contain the spread and human costs of the pandemic. PsySSA supports the President’s targeted interventions to protect the health and safety of the citizenry. Listen to our latest podcast on the subject…
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PsyCast: COVID-19: Shifting the story: What are schools for?
As you would know by now, President Cyril Ramaphosa has implemented a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight 26 March to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, and contain the spread and human costs of the pandemic. PsySSA supports the President’s targeted interventions to protect the health and safety of the citizenry. Listen to our latest podcast on the subject…
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PsySSA condemns the use of force by security personnel during the COVID-19 lockdown
Online Press Launch of the Healthcare Workers Care Network
Online Press Launch of the Healthcare Workers Care Network
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Psychological Studies: Call for papers for a Special Issue
Join us for our second interactive, online discussion, where we will be discussing examples of initiatives during COVID-19.
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HPCSA: COVID-19 Stage 3 Guidelines
Join us for our second interactive, online discussion, where we will be discussing examples of initiatives during COVID-19.
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PsyCast: COVID-19: Addiction & Recovery during COVID-19
As you would know by now, President Cyril Ramaphosa has implemented a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight 26 March to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, and contain the spread and human costs of the pandemic. PsySSA supports the President’s targeted interventions to protect the health and safety of the citizenry. Listen to our latest podcast on the subject…
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UN Secretary-General Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the need for action on mental health
Watch Video address by the UN Secretary General COVID-19 and theNeed for Actionon Mental Health UN Policy Brief Additional Resources Video address by WHO Director General -...
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