When technology can simulate empathy, what makes therapeutic connection distinctly human?
Building a Unified, Relevant, and Responsive Psychology
On World Maternal Mental Health Day, PsySSA shares contributions from the AID and SAACP, reflecting on the realities of maternal mental health in South Africa. When mothers are supported, families and communities are strengthened too.
During Hospice Week, PsySSA brings together reflections from its Divisions: CEPD, CaSP and SASCP to honour the role of compassionate, person-centred care at the end of life.
Today, PsySSA joins the global community in recognising the importance of creating safe, healthy, and dignified working environments for all.
International Lesbian Visibility Day is a moment to recognise, affirm, and celebrate lesbian women in all their diversity. Across cultures, communities, and contexts, lesbian women continue to shape families, relationships, knowledge, and movements for justice and care.
A decade later, a step toward justice. Following years of advocacy, investigation, and the enduring strength of affected families, the decision to prosecute in the Life Esidimeni tragedy marks a critical step toward accountability.
On World Autism Awareness Day, PsySSA brings together contributions from the Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) and the Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists (RCP) to deepen understanding of autism across contexts.
International Transgender Day of Visibility invites celebration, but it also raises a more difficult question: how safe is it to be visible? Click here to read more
Today, PsySSA joins the global community in commemorating World Bipolar Day under the theme “Bipolar Strong.” This year, contributions from PsySSA’s Health Psychology Division (HPD) and Decolonising Psychology Division (DPD) invite us to deepen how we think about mental health.
PsySSA commemorates Human Rights Day. Click here to read more.