by PsySSA | Mar 20, 2019 | Featured article, Mental HEalth Day 2019, PsyTalk 2019 Issue 1
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) urges commemoration, reflection, compassion and a commitment to social justice on Human Rights Day (21 March 2019) In our 25th anniversary year, we as the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) would like to...
by PsySSA Office | Feb 19, 2019 | General, Health, Mental HEalth Day 2019, PsyTalk 2019 Issue 1
A 13-year-old pupil committed suicide after she was allegedly bullied by friends on WhatsApp groups since last week. According to the Sinoville Crisis Centre, the teen sent her friend an image of herself, which was distributed among pupils on various WhatsApp...
by PsySSA Office | Feb 17, 2019 | Mental HEalth Day 2019, PsyTalk 2019 Issue 1
Teenage years can be tough and sometimes drains one’s energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult for them to feel positive in life. It is at this time that teens with low resiliency attributes entertain the thoughts of suicide. As we observe the Teen Suicide...
by PsySSA Office | Feb 12, 2019 | Mental HEalth Day 2019
Background International Epilepsy day is celebrated annually, every second Monday in February. People from all over the world come together to celebrate and highlight the problems people face living with Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects 1 in...
