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Health Psychology Podcast: Community Narratives in Digital Storytelling: Enhancing Diabetes Self-Management through AI

Health Psychology Podcast: Community Narratives in Digital Storytelling: Enhancing Diabetes Self-Management through AI

by | Jun 10, 2026 | Health Psychology (HP)

EPISODE 32

Health Psychology Division Podcasts

 

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Health Psychology Podcast: Community Narratives in Digital Storytelling: Enhancing Diabetes Self-Management through AI

by Ms Gabriela Carolus

In this episode, we speak with Ms Gabriela Carolus, a Research Project Manager and PhD fellow in the Division of Health Systems & Public Health at Stellenbosch University (SU). In this podcast, she shares how co-designed, community-driven “micro-stories” delivered through text, audio, and video formats can support personalised diabetes self-management. She explains the use of AI (including RAG-based story generation, prompt engineering, AI-generated narration, and image creation) alongside rigorous human validation (medical, psychological, and communication checks) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and cultural relevance in South African contexts. She also discusses participatory design (using personas such as “Fatima” and “Jabulani”) and future directions for AI-enabled health communication, including low-data and offline content, voice assistants in local languages, safe walking-route storytelling, and community-owned digital story libraries.
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by | Jun 10, 2026 | Events and Announcements

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Job Listing: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Psychology – University of Free State

Job Listing: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Psychology – University of Free State

by | Jun 9, 2026 | Job Listings

Job Listing: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Psychology

 

University of Free State – Bloemfontein Campus

 

(Job ID 6492)

 

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Salary: The salary is available on request.
Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions) pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9813 or email PhokaR@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.az.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558 / 2979 for assistance.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll – Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED! To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
  • A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
  • Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

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ACT For Burnout Workshop

ACT For Burnout Workshop

by | Jun 8, 2026 | Collaborations, Events and Announcements

ACT For Burnout

Chronic stress and burnout are increasingly affecting clinicians and senior professionals, often impacting wellbeing, performance, and professional fulfilment.

Join Werner Teichert for a practical, evidence-based one-day workshop focused on recognising burnout patterns and developing psychological flexibility using the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Date: 26 June 2026

Time: 08:00 – 15:00 (SAST)

Cost: R1,950 once-off, or R1,150 x 2 monthly payments

Format: Live or watch the recordings

CPD: 8 CPD Points

What You Leave With:

  • A personal burnout pattern map and reset protocol
  • ACT skills for moral distress and high pressure moments
  • A realistic 2-4 week implementation plan

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For full details and registration: https://qrco.de/actburnout