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World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2024
Join PsySSA in commemoration of World Mental Health Day - 10n October 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month – October 2024
The month of October is Mental Health Awareness Health - join PsySSA's Division for Research and Methodology in commemoration!
World Alzheimer’s Day – 21 September 2024
PsySSA commemorates World Alzheimer's Day - 21 September 2024
National ADHD Day – 14 September 2024
PsySSA commemorates National ADHD Day - 14 September 2024
Mandela Day – 18 July 2024
Today, as we mark Nelson Mandela International Day, we reflect on the profound impact and enduring legacy of Madiba with an insightful piece written by Prof. Anthony Pillay.
SANCA Drug Awareness Week 2024: 24 June – 30 June
PsySSA commemorates SANCA Drug Awareness Week: 24 June - 30 June, with insightful articles from the SAACP Division.
Men’s Health Month – June 2024
PsySSA recognizes and celebrates Men's Health Month 2024, observed during the month of June. This month stands as a call to action for men to prioritize their health and for communities to support them in living longer, healthier lives.
Hospice Week: 5-11 May 2024
Hospice Week honours the compassionate care and support provided to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. It's a time to recognize the dedication of hospice workers, volunteers, and caregivers who offer comfort, dignity, and respect during one of...
World Autism Awareness Day 2024
PsySSA commemorates World Autism Awareness Day by presenting an insightful article by Dr Petro Erasmus: 'AUTISM – Do we really understand Autism? – The Importance of Listening to the Stories.
Discovery Health’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) processes
Discovery Health has written to the President of PsySSA to explain how they handle issues of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) in healthcare.
Statement on the Arrest of Professor Dr Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian – (AMENA-Psy)
The American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy), alongside the Palestinian Feminist Collective and numerous academics, expresses deep dismay over the arrest and detention of esteemed feminist socio-legal scholar and children's rights advocate, Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, on April 18, 2024. Dr. Shalhoub-Kevorkian’s apprehension from her residence stems from an ongoing suppression of free speech and an unjust suspension by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem over the past seven months.
EMERGENCY CALL FOR ACTION
Take action today for Prof Nadera Shalhoub Kervokian’s immediate release!
Statement on the War in the Gaza
Loss of life in whatever cause is terrible and offends the human condition. Systematic killing, especially of children, women, and the non-combatant majority, is indefensible.
All of us have been shocked by the wanton violence that erupted a fortnight ago in Israel and Gaza, and its unrelenting escalation since.
Hundreds of Activists Join the KZN Mental Health Walk 2023
Despite wet and windy weather conditions, 850 people turned up to support the KZN Mental Health Advocacy Walk last Sunday, ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10.
International Histories of Psychological Assessment by Prof Sumaya Laher
This book brings together expert research on the history of psychological assessment across the continents and spanning over 50 countries.
PsySSA Commemorates Panic Awareness Day 2022
Panic Disorders are episodes of intense fear that come without warning or apparent reason. It can occur anywhere and may prevent the individual from leaving home, going to work, or carrying out errands. Persons experiencing a panic attack may feel that they are having a heart attack, losing control, or dying.
The voices of concern over our failing health care system
PsySSA joins the multitude of health professionals in condemning the health authorities’ negative responses to Dr Tim De Maayer who sought to highlight the poor conditions at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital.
Groups Call for American Psychological Association to Apologize and Provide Support to Victims of War-on-Terror Prisoner Abuses
On 25th Anniversary of UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims, Psychology and Human Rights Organizations Demand Action from APA
HPSIG Podcast: Behaviour change programs hold promise for better maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa
In this episode, we speak to Dr Daniella Watson, a Health Psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at King’s College London (UK) who has an honorary affiliation to the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Dr Watson speaks on how behaviour change models, theories, and techniques embedded within behaviour change interventions can improve both maternal and child health. Dr Watson also offers a lens into the realities of pregnant women’s low stunting, wasting, and underweight births, and offers suggestions of sustainable and contextually appropriate measures to reduce gestational complications by improving micro-nutrient uptake in Sub-Saharan communities.
PsyCPD: PsySSA’s In-House CPD Platform
Not CPD Compliant Yet? We've Got You Covered as a PsySSA Member! PsyCPD offers a valuable resource for advancing your expertise and fulfilling your professional development requirements.
Congratulations Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela
PsySSA extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela on her remarkable achievement of becoming the third South African, following Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Professor Emeritus George Ellis, to be awarded the esteemed Templeton Prize.
HPSIG Podcast: What exactly is Health Psychology, and why does it matter in South Africa?
In this episode, we speak to Dr Bronwyne Coetzee, a psychology researcher and senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University, who provides a clear overview of health psychology.
Workshop 4: Rescheduled to 28 May 2024
Important: Workshop 4 of the PsySSA CPD Workshop Series 2024 has been rescheduled to 28 May 2024
Workshop 2: GBV and Marginalised Groups: What are their lived experiences?
PsySSA CPD Workshop Series 2024 Workshop 2 - 24 April 2024. Click here for more info!
Exciting Career Opportunities for Psychologists at the Western Cape Education Department!
We are pleased to announce vacancies for Psychologists across various district offices, including specialized roles within our Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability (LSPID) teams. This is a unique opportunity for clinical, counselling, and...
Decolonial Healing: From Palestine to South Africa
The Institute for Social and Health Sciences at the College of Human Sciences, in collaboration with the Decolonising Psychology Division of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA), cordially invites you to a special pre-conference workshop of the 30th Anniversary PsySSA.
PsySSA CPD Workshop Series 2024: Workshop 1: Using DBT in Individual Therapy with Emotionally Dysregulated Clients
PsySSA CPD Workshop Series 2024: Workshop 1 - 17 April 2024. Click her for more information!
DBT Workshop Collaboration
Unlock DBT Level 1 with PsySSA in Collaboration with the South African DBT Institute. We invite you to unlock the potential of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Level 1 through our collaborative workshop. Join us as we explore the core principles and techniques of DBT.
18th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture – Recording Out Now!
Did you miss the 18th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture?
Don't worry! Watch the recording below!
18th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture
18th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial
TREADING THE SHORELINE: WATER AS LIFE AND DEATH
Co-hosted by:
The Unisa Institute for Social & Health Sciences (ISHS)
The Pan-African Psychology Union (PAPU)
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)
Decolonisation and Abolition – A Conversation
Attention All Western Cape Members:
The Institute of Social and Health Sciences, University of South Africa in collaboration with the International Relations Office (IRO) of the University of the Western Cape, cordially invites you to:
Decolonisation and Abolition - A Conversation
Session led by: Prof Nelson Maldonado- Torres
Dare: 12 July 2023
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
2024 IUPsyS Quadrennium Awards – Call for Nominations
The International Union of Psychological Science, the global voice of Psychology, is pleased to issue a call for nominations for its prestigious global awards.
IJP Special Issue Call for Papers – Tutorials on Quantitative Methods
IJP Special Issue Call for Papers – Tutorials on Quantitative Methods
PsySSA SGD hosts meeting of African mental health professionals
On April 20-21, 2023, the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD), in collaboration with Outright International, convened an initial meeting in Johannesburg to discuss advocacy efforts against conversion practices. This event was entitled, "Meeting of minds: The role of mental health practitioners and Associations in eradicating conversion practices in Africa".
33rd International Congress of Psychology – Prague: 21 – 26 July 2024
33rd International Congress of Psychology - Prague: 21 - 26 July 2024
Exciting Career Opportunities for Psychologists at the Western Cape Education Department!
We are pleased to announce vacancies for Psychologists across various district offices, including specialized roles within our Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability (LSPID) teams. This is a unique opportunity for clinical, counselling, and...
UKZN Student Counsellor Position
Sefako Makatho Health Sciences University - Academic Position
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting journey, as reflected in the opportunities below.
Sefako Makatho Health Sciences University – Academic Position
Sefako Makatho Health Sciences University - Academic Position
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting journey, as reflected in the opportunities below.
Join Our Team as an Psychologist in the Dynamic Cape Winelands – Contract Position
The Cape Winelands Education District is offering a contract employment opportunity for a Psychologist. This full-time position, from May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024, involves providing psycho-educational services to approximately 23-25 schools. Requirements...
4 Permanent Psychologist Positions Advertised in the WCED
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) (Western Cape Government), acclaimed as a Top Employer in South Africa for 2023, is seeking dedicated Educational, Counselling, and Clinical Psychologists to join our multidisciplinary teams. These positions, available...
CLOSED: Calling all interested psychologists: Join the Western Cape Education Department Team (3 Metro Contract Positions)
In the Western Cape, the Metro South, Metro Central, and Metro North Education Districts are embarking on a journey to enhance the psychological support within our schools. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is seeking to appoint three Psychologists to...
Vacancies within the Matzikama Sub-district
We are excited to invite interested practitioners to apply for a psychology vacancy within the Matzikama Sub-district (West Coast District) based at Vredendal, Western Cape.
Closing date: 30 November 2023
For more information click on the post.
CLOSED: Registered Counsellor Contract Post at Vista Nova School – Cape Town
Vista Nova School is currently seeking a qualified Registered Counsellor for a contract position, offering the opportunity to contribute to the holistic well-being and academic success of learners with special needs. The role encompasses a range of responsibilities, click on the post to learn more.
CLOSED – Calling all interested psychologists: Join the Western Cape Education Department Team
Are you a dedicated and passionate psychologist with expertise in educational, counselling, and/or clinical psychology, especially when it comes to working with children in the public sector? The Western Cape Education Department is currently seeking applications...
Employee Assistance Programme – Affiliate network
Urgent call for Healthcare workers to join the EAP Affiliate Network
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