In clinics, classrooms, hospitals, homes, courtrooms and communities, psychologists and mental health practitioners continue to carry the work.
Some of us are early in our journey. Others have spent decades holding stories, systems, and spaces. We work in private practice, public service, universities, NGOs, schools and beyond.
This year’s Congress is a moment to pause. To come together. To take stock of what psychology is being asked to do in South Africa… and what we still hope it can become.
Under the theme “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology”, we meet in Durban to reflect, connect, and contribute to the future of mental healthcare.
If you are part of the work, this Congress is for you.
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) invites delegates to view the final programme for the 2025 Annual South African Psychology Congress, themed “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology.”
The programme reflects the diversity and depth of presentations submitted in response to this year’s call, which highlighted psychology’s relevance in addressing social challenges and strengthening mental health in our communities.
We thank the Scientific Committee, the PsySSA Office team, and the Congress Project Team for their time and effort in shaping this final version.
The programme includes a wide range of presentations and activities, such as:
We encourage all delegates to explore the final programme and plan their sessions accordingly.
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, of the University of Witwatersrand, announced today the appointment of Professor Brett Bowman as the new Senior Director for Research, effective 1 July 2025. Professor Bowman, a Professor of Psychology and chairperson of the PsySSA Science of Psychology Standing Committee, is an NRF B-rated researcher and a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). He is a distinguished academic and teacher, well suited to this leadership role.
Since 2022, Professor Bowman has served as Head of Postgraduate Strategy in the Research and Innovation Office. Prior to this, he was Assistant Dean for Research in the Faculty of Humanities. His deep understanding of the research landscape at Wits positions him strongly to lead our efforts to advance knowledge, produce impactful research, and support the development of graduates who are ethical and globally engaged leaders.
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:
Delegates are encouraged to review the programme and send any suggested edits or corrections to abstracts@psyssa.com by 22 July 2025.