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PsySSA was formed in January 1994, uniting the various bodies that existed until then. PsySSA was structured as a transformed entity to deal with the fast-changing dispensation and speaks authoritatively on behalf of the discipline on matters concerning the mental health and psychosocial well-being of all South Africans. PsySSA has since its inception been dedicated to making a significant contribution to solving the pressing human development problems in South Africa.
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A summary of PsySSA's most recent posts and statements
PsySSA Commemorates Men’s Health Awareness Month 2021!
PsySSA Commemorates Men’s Health Awareness Month
Submit an article to the next Health Psychology Newsletter!
Only 2 Days to go! PsySSA Workshop Series: Workshop 1: Deconstructing Clinical Supervision
Prof Carol FalenderCarol Falender, Ph.D. is co-author of multiple books on clinical supervision including Clinical Supervision: A Competency-based Approach (2004; second edition, 2021), Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum...
Section 6B of the Income Tax Act, 1962: PsySSA’s Response
On 31 May 2021, PsySSA submitted an official response to the proposed amendments, from the SARS Disability Team, on the Section 6B of the Income Tax Act, 1962.
Climate, Environment, and Sustainable Psychology’ (CEP) PsySSA Interest Group – Meeting Invite
Join the next Climate, Environment and Psychology Interest Group Meeting - Wednesday, 2nd June 2021 - 16:00: The meeting will focus on some of the activities that members mentioned in the last meeting to identify some of the goals moving forward over the next few...
Deconstructing Clinical Supervision
Prof Carol FalenderCarol Falender, Ph.D. is co-author of multiple books on clinical supervision including Clinical Supervision: A Competency-based Approach (2004; second edition, 2021), Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum...
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PsySSA Webinars
PsySSA recently launched a webinar platform featuring interactive talks and presentations. Here you will find links to the different webinars completed in 2020.
2021 Webinar Series
Webinars that will challenge, enrich, and inspire…
2020 Webinar Series
View the recordings by clicking on the links below…
More webinars to follow in 2021… watch this space.
PsySSA Publications
PsySSA has a proud tradition of industry leading publications and continues to influence the profession through ongoing media statements, policy documents, and practice guidelines.
A growing list of PsySSA Publications
- Call for Papers: Special Section of an Issue in the South African Journal of Psychology on depression and suicide in university students
- Call for Papers: Special Section of an Issue in the South African Journal of Psychology on Africa’s vulnerabilities, challenges and responses to pandemics like COVID-19
- Click Here to view the index of SAJP Race related research and articles (1984 – 2020)
- Click Here to view the index of SAJP articles and research looking at race as a Sociopolitical entity (1984 – 2020)
- SA Journal of Psychology: Racism Commentary Series
Special Section: Call for Papers
The South African Journal of Psychology and the African Journal of Psychological Assessment are inviting authors to submit papers for Special Sections in these publications. Please view the details in the links provided.
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2020
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement-Caster Semenya International Sports Human Rights and Bodily Integrity
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement on the Killing of Nathaniel-Julius
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – PsySSA Response to the SAHRC Media Statement Stating Concern with the Readiness of Schools for the Resumption of Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic, 28 May 2020
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – PsySSA condemns the use of force by security personnel during the COVID-19 Lockdown
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – Parktown Boys High School tragedy
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – Justice 12 years delayed Jon Qwelane hate speech case to be heard in Constitutional Court on 22 September
- 2020 – PsySSA Statement – Ending gender-based violence
- 2020 – PsySSA Response on the commentary by Prof Nicoli Nattrass, published in the South African Journal of Science
- 2020 – An Open Statement by the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) represented by the SGD and SEPSA in support of Comprehensive Sexualities Education (CSE) in South Africa
- 2020 – PsySSA Position Statement from the Psychological Society of South Africa PsySSA in Solidarity with the Palestinian Peoples
- 2020 – PsySSA Open Statement – An Open Statement by the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) on CSE
2019
- 2019 – PsySSA written response on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
- 2019 – PsySSA SGD LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CONSIDERATION DURING APPEAL REGARDING GENDER – INCLUSION OF HORMONES IN THE HOSPITAL STANDARD
- 2019 – PsySSA Position Statement on the Caster Semenya IAAF Court RulinG
- 2019 – PsySSA Position Statement on Cannabis
- 2019 – PsySSA Position Statement – PsySSA Commits itself to Addressing Ongoing Violence
- 2019 – PsySSA Response to the NHI Bill
2018
- 2018 – PsySSA-Response to the Deaths of former Esidimeni Care Centre patients
- 2018 – PsySSA Statement on E-disclosure for psychologists employed in the Public Service
- 2018 – PsySSA Response to SAHRC
- 2018 – PsySSA Position Statement on the Omotoso trial
- 2018 – PsySSA Position on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
- 2018 – PiPS Position Statement in-regards to the eDisclosure Document
2016
- 2016 – The Psychological Society of South Africa is a friend of the court in the Jon Qwelane hate speech case
- 2016 – PsySSA Response to the Student Protests
- 2016 – PsySSA Response to the NHI
- 2016 – PsySSA Response to the DHET Follow-up Correspondence re the Career Development Practitioner Framework
- 2016 – PsySSA Response -Deaths of former Esidimeni Care Centre patients
- 2016 – PsySSA Position Statement on APA
- 2016 – PsySSA Position Statement International Conference on Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- 2016 – PsySSA Position Statement – Sexual and Gender Diversity
- 2016 – PsySSA Commenting on the Student Fee Protest
COVID-19…Extraordinary and Challenging Times…
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COVID-19
ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS: AN ETHICAL IMPERATIVE
In the last 12-months, the world and our very way of life has been fundamentally altered by the global pandemic, and we have had to learn to manage the catastrophic health, psychosocial, social and economic effects that have emerged as the primary consequential outcomes of COVID-19. Recently, our attention has been re-directed to the hopes associated with the development of efficacious vaccines to combat the virus. Management of the pandemic has profoundly shifted to issues related to vaccine development, trials and efficacy, approval, production, distribution and scalable population rollout.
PsySSA’s Psychology Practitioners – COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Dear PsySSA Member We trust that this email finds you in good health. As you may be aware, South Africa's vaccine rollout to healthcare workers has seen more than 70 000 vaccines already administered to date. This programme is expected to gain momentum in the...
Call to Action! Initiative to Support South African Victims of Violence
In honour of Women's Day 2020, the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) has launched the campaign, “Pharmacy Safe Spaces.” This initiative aims to assist victims of violence by giving them the option to request assistance from pharmacists who can report...
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Kindly note that PsySSA was invited by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health to present our submission on the National Health Insurance (NHI) on 23 June 2021.
Professor Garth Stevens, President of PsySSA, discussed eight key points on how to strengthen the NHI for mental health needs.
The Committee Chair, Dr Siboniseni Dhlomo, thanked PsySSA for the excellent suggestions and detailed presentation, and agreed to engage further as the rollout of the NHI gets underway in South Africa.
PsySSA’s submission was based on a consultation process that was undertaken in 2019, visit our webite to view all documents that are available for members to read in-depth: https://www.psyssa.com/psyssas-national-health-insurance-update-23-june-2021/
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#NHI #Update #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness
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#NHI #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthishealth #mentalhealthmatters
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Using Telepsychology in your practice: Practical tips to get the most out of telepsychology and manage the potential risks
30 June 2021 - 18:00 - 20:00
Earn 1 Ethics & 1 General CPD Point!
Visit our website to find out more: https://www.psyssa.com/psyssa-workshop-series-workshop-2-using-telepsychology-in-your-practice-practical-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-telepsychology-and-manage-the-potential-risks/
#psyssaworkshopseries2021 #cpd #telepsychology #telehealth
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Visit our website to read our article, "Courage is fire and bullying is smoke (Benjamin Disraeli).
Arising from bullying that caused the tragic end of 15-year-old Lufuno Mavhunga’s life and many other students who have fallen victim to the terrible plight of bullying in our schools, this article commemorates those who have succumbed to the unnecessary attacks on their self-esteem, their lives, and their well-being. This article also supports those who are still victims of bullying in our schools as well as those who have survived.
https://www.psyssa.com/youth-day-2021-courage-is-fire-and-bullying-is-smoke/
#YouthDay #june16th #45years #courageisfire #mentalhealthawareness
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President @GarthStevens2 speaking live at the Portfolio Committee for Health regarding the National Health Insurance Bill on behalf of the @PsySSA_
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PsySSA Workshop Series 2021: Workshop 2
Using Telepsychology in your practice: Practical tips to get the most out of telepsychology and manage the potential risks
30 June 2021 - 18:00 - 20:00
Earn 1 Ethics & 1 General CPD Point! https://t.co/93KiY57VOp
PsySSA Commemorates Men’s Health Awareness Month.
In this video, @DRM_PsySSA asked male participants of the public to share their views on what mental health means, how they look after their mental health and cope with stress. Join us as we commemorate Men’s Health Month https://t.co/Jp4OwTJP8u
Only 2 Days to go! PsySSA Workshop Series: Workshop 1: Deconstructing Clinical Supervision
Visit our website to join us as we Deconstruct Clinical Supervision with Prof Carol Falender: https://t.co/ffoj6uPvLI
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