The South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP)
PsySSA Commemorates Hospice Week

PsySSA Commemorates Hospice Week

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.

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Men’s Health Month 2025

Men’s Health Month 2025

This June, PsySSA commemorates Men’s Health Month with timely contributions from the Division for Research and Methodology (DRM), the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division, and the South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP). Together, these insights explore the complex realities of men’s mental health in South Africa—challenging stigma, expanding access, and reimagining how technology, research, and practice can work together to support men’s psychological well-being.

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World Bipolar Day – 30 March 2025

World Bipolar Day – 30 March 2025

PsySSA Commemorates World Bipolar Day 2025 – PsySSA shares insightful contributions from the South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP) and the Health Psychology Division (HPD). These reflections aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote compassionate understanding of bipolar disorder within the South African context.

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World Cancer Day: 4 February 2025

World Cancer Day: 4 February 2025

PsySSA commemorates World Cancer Day with the theme: United By Unique. PsySSA shares insights from the Health Psychology Division (HPD) and the South African Society of Clinical Psychology (SASCP) on the psychological impact of cancer and the role of mental health professionals in supporting those affected. Click here to read more

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SASCP Media Alert: Community outreach initiative on mental health awareness

SASCP Media Alert: Community outreach initiative on mental health awareness

The South African Society of Clinical Psychologists (SASCP) would like to sound the call to gather and increase our ability to prevent, and promote our ability to prevent, these conditions based on an improved understanding of the importance of mental wellness in this Freedom Month of April. The division would like to initiate a community drive to help South Africans near and far to learn, become aware of symptoms, services, support structures and challenges in mental health.

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