“Your Mental Health Matters” – Division for Research and Methodology

“Your Mental Health Matters” – Division for Research and Methodology

“Your Mental Health Matters”

– Division for Research and Methodology (DRM)

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) reminds us that caring for our mental health is not a sign of weakness — it’s an act of strength and self-awareness.

Their video, “Your Mental Health Matters,” calls on each of us to pause, reflect, and prioritise our well-being.

Prof Coetzee also shares valuable insights in her recent Cape Times article — “Schools Should Be the First Stop for Mental Health Prevention and Early Support.”

Her contribution highlights the vital role schools play in early identification, prevention, and intervention, ensuring that young people receive the support they need long before crises emerge.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, break the silence, and affirm that every person’s mental health truly matters.

Watch the full video below:

“Schools should be first stop for mental health prevention,
early support”

– Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) – Bronwyne Coetzee

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr Bronwyn [Surname] from PsySSA’s Division of Research and Methodology (DRM) shares valuable insights in her recent Cape Times article — “Schools Should Be the First Stop for Mental Health Prevention and Early Support.” Her contribution highlights the vital role schools play in early identification, prevention, and intervention, ensuring that young people receive the support they need long before crises emerge.

Read more in the full article below:

Beyond the Bottleneck: Conversations on Masters Access

Beyond the Bottleneck: Conversations on Masters Access

Beyond the Bottleneck: Conversations on Masters Access

Are you an Honours graduate or currently completing your Honours in Psychology? This interactive session aims to provide a space for students to voice their concerns, contemplate the way forward, and make recommendations for the future. This important Congress presentation will also be available in hybrid format to ensure broader accessibility.

Date: 15 October 2025

Time: 15:45-17:30
Hybrid (in-person at Congress + online)

Register below to attend this session. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link for virtual participation.

Presentation Abstract:

Considering the large numbers of Psychology graduates without employment and frustrated by the limited admissions to Masters programmes, this interactive session aims to provide a space for students to voice their concerns, contemplate the way forward, and also make recommendations for the future. The facilitators include recent entrants into Masters programmes, as well as recent graduates who will share their experiences while also engaging attendees in an interactive dialogue regarding this perplexing issue.

Discovery Health: Streamline your PMB psychotherapy applications: Mandatory digital transition

Discovery Health: Streamline your PMB psychotherapy applications: Mandatory digital transition

Discovery Health

Streamline your PMB psychotherapy applications: Mandatory digital transition starting 1 November 2025

Important Notice for Mental Health Practitioners

From 1 November 2025, all Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) psychotherapy applications must be submitted digitally through HealthID.

This mandatory transition ensures:

  • Instant decisions as you submit applications
  • A streamlined four-step process for busy practitioners
  • A reduced administrative burden on your practice
  • Faster patient access to essential mental health benefits.

Enrolling patients in the Mental Health Care Programme unlocks two benefits with a single application. Your patients gain access to additional programme benefits AND automatic psychotherapy allocation in the PMB basket of care for out-of-hospital treatment.

Please see the attached Discovery Health communication for more details.

Heritage Day 2025

Heritage Day 2025

Heritage Day 2025

As South Africans we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and histories that unite us as one nation. On this HeritageDay, we honour our shared identity and the diverse roots that shape our collective story.

We wish all our members a meaningful Heritage Day filled with pride and togetherness.

Out Now! SAJP Volume 55 Issue 3: September 2025

Out Now! SAJP Volume 55 Issue 3: September 2025

 

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PsyCPD: Earn Your CPD Points Today!

PsyCPD is your gateway to continuing professional development, featuring a CPD Accredited Articles Library. Here, you’ll find a selection of articles each paired with a questionnaire, providing an opportunity to earn CPD points. With up to 23 General and 3 Ethics CPD points currently available, PsyCPD offers a valuable resource for advancing your expertise and fulfilling your professional development requirements.