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Beyond the Bottleneck: Conversations on Masters Access

Beyond the Bottleneck: Conversations on Masters Access

by | Oct 3, 2025 | Congress, Events and Announcements

Beyond the Bottleneck: Conversations on Masters Access

Are you an Honours graduate or currently completing your Honours in Psychology? This interactive session aims to provide a space for students to voice their concerns, contemplate the way forward, and make recommendations for the future. This important Congress presentation will also be available in hybrid format to ensure broader accessibility.

Date: 15 October 2025

Time: 15:45-17:30
Hybrid (in-person at Congress + online)

Register below to attend this session. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link for virtual participation.

Presentation Abstract:

Considering the large numbers of Psychology graduates without employment and frustrated by the limited admissions to Masters programmes, this interactive session aims to provide a space for students to voice their concerns, contemplate the way forward, and also make recommendations for the future. The facilitators include recent entrants into Masters programmes, as well as recent graduates who will share their experiences while also engaging attendees in an interactive dialogue regarding this perplexing issue.

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Discovery Health: Streamline your PMB psychotherapy applications: Mandatory digital transition

Discovery Health: Streamline your PMB psychotherapy applications: Mandatory digital transition

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Events and Announcements

Discovery Health

Streamline your PMB psychotherapy applications: Mandatory digital transition starting 1 November 2025

Important Notice for Mental Health Practitioners

From 1 November 2025, all Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) psychotherapy applications must be submitted digitally through HealthID.

This mandatory transition ensures:

  • Instant decisions as you submit applications
  • A streamlined four-step process for busy practitioners
  • A reduced administrative burden on your practice
  • Faster patient access to essential mental health benefits.

Enrolling patients in the Mental Health Care Programme unlocks two benefits with a single application. Your patients gain access to additional programme benefits AND automatic psychotherapy allocation in the PMB basket of care for out-of-hospital treatment.

Please see the attached Discovery Health communication for more details.

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Heritage Day 2025

Heritage Day 2025

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Mental Health Calendar

Heritage Day 2025

As South Africans we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and histories that unite us as one nation. On this HeritageDay, we honour our shared identity and the diverse roots that shape our collective story.

We wish all our members a meaningful Heritage Day filled with pride and togetherness.

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025: Ask About Dementia

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025: ”When memories fade, let love take over.”

by | Sep 21, 2025 | Mental Health Calendar

Memories enable us to relive the past and preserve special moments that play a defining role in who we are. Every year we commemorate those who live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The world honors World Alzheimer’s Day.

World Alzheimer’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate loved ones who live with Alzheimer’s disease but it is also an opportunity to:

  • create awareness
  • initiate research and collaboration for early detection and improved treatment
  • highlight the value of support and
  • honor the caretakes, healthcare staff and professionals, researchers and family members who care for their loved ones

You can make a difference:

  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Educate yourself and others
  • Support

Read more about World Alzheimer’s Day and Alzheimer’s:

  • Alzheimer’s disease – Old friends and new promises: https://www.up.ac.za/research-matters/news/post_2995717-alzheimers-disease-old-friends-and-new-promises
  • Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/about/awareness-initiatives/world-alzheimers-day
  • Mahomed A, Pretorius C. Availability and utilization of support services for South African male caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease in low-income communities. Dementia. 2020;20(2):633-652. doi:10.1177/1471301220909281
  • Manderson L, Brear M, Rusere F, Farrell M, Gómez-Olivé FX, Berkman L, Kahn K, Harling G. Protocol: the complexity of informal caregiving for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in rural South Africa. Wellcome Open Res. 2022 Aug 25;7:220. doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18078.1. PMID: 37538406; PMCID: PMC10394391.
  • orczyn, A.D., Grinberg, L.T. Is Alzheimer disease a disease?. Nat Rev Neurol 20, 245–251 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-024-00940-4
Meet Our Volunteers! 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

Meet Our Volunteers! 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

by | Sep 18, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025, Congress, PsySSA Announcements, PsySSA Congress

Meet The Team

We’re proud to introduce the incredible team of volunteers who will be supporting the 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress. Their dedication, energy, and commitment play a vital role in creating a seamless and welcoming experience for all delegates.

Be sure to look out for them at Congress — they’re here to help and ensure you have the best experience possible!

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