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Building a Unified, Relevant, and Responsive Psychology
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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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Call for Submissions: Special issue of Journal of Personality on Psychobiographies of Social Change Agents
Journal of Personality announces a call for submissions for a forthcoming Special Issue on Psychobiographies of Social Change Agents. This Special Issue has three aims, one focused on content, one focused on methods, and one focused on inclusive scholarship. First,...
Vacancy: Nelson Mandela University: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR: PSYCHOLOGY
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University...
SA Journal of Psychology: Racism Commentary Series Out Now!
The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) has noted the global concern, discourse and activism around racism and related police brutality, and has curated a commentary series. These can be accessed on the Journal’s website by clicking on the ‘OnlineFirst’ tab. Remember that PsySSA members have free access to the SAJP through the member log-in.
Why Men’s Violence Against Women in South Africa is Not Changing Swiftly Enough, and What To Do About It – Watch Now!
Why Men’s Violence Against Women in South Africa is Not Changing Swiftly Enough, and What To Do About It ?- Watch Now!
PAI Survey in September
SIOPSA Interest Group for People Assessments in Industry (PAI), is calling Psychometrists and Psychologists working in the Assessment area to kindly complete a survey to help us understand the current assessment landscape in South Africa. Your responses will remain...
PsySSA Statement on the Killing of Nathaniel Julius
It is with great sadness and dismay that the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) learned of the tragic killing of young Nathaniel Julius in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. This is yet another death at the hands of the South African Police. According to media...
PsySSA Webinar Series
PsySSA recently launched a webinar platform featuring interactive talks and presentations.
Upcoming Webinars
Saturday, 10 October 2020
Time: 14h30-16h00 (SAST / CAT)
Transitional Justice, Martyrdom and Liberation
15th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture
Panelists: Alegria Kutsaka Nyoka, Imtiaz Ahmed Cajee and Motheba Unathi Mohapi from the Apartheid-Era Victims’ Families Group (AVFG)
Moderator: Professor Saths Cooper
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The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is the professional body representing psychology professionals in South Africa.
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.
- 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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PsySSA Position Statements and Media Releases
Press releases, Position Statements, Media Releases…
Position Statement from the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) in Solidarity with the Palestinian Peoples
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
PsySSA condemns the use of force by security personnel during the COVID-19 lockdown
COVID-19…Extraordinary and Challenging Times…
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COVID-19
PsyCast: COVID-19: Who’s afraid of the Big Fake News
As you would know by now, President Cyril Ramaphosa has implemented a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight 26 March to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, and contain the spread and human costs of the pandemic. PsySSA supports the President’s targeted interventions to protect the health and safety of the citizenry. Listen to our latest podcast on the subject…
Invitation to Participate: The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Non-Specific Psychological Distress During the South African National Shutdown
Dear Participant This is an invitation to participate in a study entitled: The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Non-Specific Psychological Distress During the South African National Shutdown [Ethical Clearance Number: H20-HEA-PSY-006]. The study aims to explore...
PsyCast: Children, Trauma and Going Back to School
As you would know by now, President Cyril Ramaphosa has implemented a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight 26 March to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, and contain the spread and human costs of the pandemic. PsySSA supports the President’s targeted interventions to protect the health and safety of the citizenry. Listen to our latest podcast on the subject…
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PsySSA Commemorates World Alzheimer’s Awareness.
Visit our website to read our Awareness Day Article written by PsySSA Executive Committee, Ms Lynn Hendricks:
https://www.psyssa.com/alzheimers-awareness-day-21-september-2020/
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #alzheimersawareness #LetsTalkAboutDementia
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“We are hopeful that this matter will finally be laid to rest by the highest court in the land and that Qwelane will be held accountable to the public, and to the LGBTI community in particular, for the harm he has caused and relentlessly defended”, states Juan Nel, University of South Africa Research Professor and a PsySSA Past President.
Visit our Website to read our full Media Statement: https://www.psyssa.com/justice-12-years-delayed-jon-qwelane-hate-speech-case-to-be-heard-in-constitutional-court-on-22-september/
#MediaStatement #Justice #JonQwelane
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Mental Health Matters is published by In House publications. Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a distinctive high quality magazine for health care professionals, that PsySSA Members receive for free!
Visit our website to read this latest issue:
https://www.psyssa.com/mental-health-matters-issue-3-volume-7-2020-out-now/
#MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthawareness
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The Lecture Series seeks to highlight the new frontiers and challenges facing the culture of democracy, peace, safety and human rights in South Africa and globally.
Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa, UNISA Vice-Principal: Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation, Professor Kgomotso Masemola, Executive Dean of the College of Human Sciences and its Institute for Social and Health Sciences in collaboration with, the Psychological Society of South Africa, the Pan-African Psychology Union and the Apartheid-Era Victims’ Families Group cordially invite you to the 15th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture.
Join us on Webinarjam as we unpack Transitional Justice, Martyrdom and Liberation and earn 1 Ethics CEU Point!
Register Here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/36/3v8pxilp
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World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day: 21 September 2020.
PsySSA Commemorates World Alzheimer’s Awareness.
Visit our website to read our Awareness Day Article written by PsySSA Executive Committee, Ms Lynn Hendricks @Research_Ambit:
https://t.co/HxbuANTNXM
#mentalhealthawareness https://t.co/FmcO5OFNIx
MEDIA STATEMENT: Justice 12 years delayed: Jon Qwelane hate speech case to be heard in Constitutional Court on 22 September
Visit our Website to read our full Media Statement: https://t.co/WL5tQbvDud
#MediaStatement #Justice #JonQwelane
@News24 @SABCNews @eNCA @newsroom https://t.co/3WwzFh8Klp
Mental Health Matters – Issue 3, Volume 7, 2020, Out Now!
Mental Health Matters is published by In House publications. Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a distinctive high quality magazine for health care professionals, that PsySSA Members receive for free! https://t.co/NDMVUOX3Ae
15th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture: Transitional Justice, Martyrdom and Liberation
The Lecture Series seeks to highlight the new frontiers and challenges facing the culture of democracy, peace, safety and human rights in South Africa and globally. https://t.co/cR1dd6PkyM