World Trauma Day, commemorated on 17 October, seeks to emphasise the importance of creating contexts in which people can recover and thrive following an incident of trauma.
PsySSA Commemorates PTSD Awareness Day
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Division of Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology (DNFP)
PsySSA Commemorates World Down Syndrome Day – 21 March 2026
In commemorating World Down Syndrome Day, PsySSA is pleased to share contributions from our SAACP, SEPSA and DNFP Divisions. Click here to read more.
PsySSA Commemorates World Head Injury Awareness Day
PsySSA Commemorates World Head Injury Awareness Day. Click here to read more.
PsySSA Commemorates Neurodiversity Celebration Week – 16-22 March 2026
This week, PsySSA joins the global community in recognising Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Click here to read more.
World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April 2025
PsySSA Commemorates World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April 2025. Read these insightful contributions by PsySSA’s DRM and DNFP.
Mental Health Awareness Month: A Neuropsychological Perspective
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s important to remember how mental health can be impacted by both biological and socio-economic factors. Read the article by Prof T Lazarus on behalf of the PsySSA Division of Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology for a neuropsychological perspective on mental health.
WORLD HEAD INJURY AWARENESS DAY 2022
World Head Injury Awareness Day is observed annually on the 20th of March. The core purpose of this day is to provide awareness and to educate the public about traumatic head injuries . Another focus is enhancing awareness and knowledge on how to reduce accidents and brain injuries. The day therefore also advocates for the correct usage of various safety equipment (e.g. helmets, seat-belts, etc.) which can prevent or lessen insult to the brain when involved in accidents