Building a Unified, Relevant, and Responsive Psychology
Explore the future of psychology training through an Africa/n-centring approach that centres African realities, knowledge systems and lived experiences.
The Division has in store a number of significant events and items to note for your attention, along with a highlight of one of our African scholars. Find the latest member newsletter here
On World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, PsySSA shares contributions from AID and DPD, reflecting on the realities, complexities, and human experiences surrounding schizophrenia and psychosis.
On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, PsySSA joins the global community in affirming the dignity, rights, safety, and humanity of LGBTQIA+ people.
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.
Our country has long been haunted by the shadow of gender-based violence. Statistics South Africa (2024) confirms that one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence, a number that reflects only those who managed to speak. Click here to read more on DPD’s contribution
The Decolonising Psychology Division (DPD) contributes a profound reflection on how racism, historical trauma, and structural inequality continue to shape the mental health landscape in South Africa. Click here to read more
This National Women’s Day, PsySSA reflects on psychology’s role in advancing gender equity and socio-economic justice for women and gender-diverse communities in South Africa.
Decolonising Psychology Division Select Reading List – Quarter 1
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