International Volunteers Day 2022

International Volunteers Day 2020 Written by Maryam Gangat [1] “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” - Marianne Williamson International Volunteer Day is celebrated on...

PsySSA Student of the Year 2022

Our nominees for the PsySSA Student of the Year Award 2021 have been announced and voting is open.

Preparing for a Master’s Degree in Psychology

Applying for a master’s degree in psychology is the first step toward becoming a registered psychologist in South Africa. While a master’s in psychology can open many doors for prospective students looking to establish careers as professionals within this field, this qualification is often a minimum requirement for anyone who wants to register as a practicing psychologist.

Masters & Honours Programmes 2022

Information regarding Honours and Masters programmes around South Africa.

National Bipolar Awareness Day

Written by Daniel Bode [1]  National bipolar awareness dayNational bipolar awareness day is observed annually on the 26th of May. This day provides an opportunity to reflect on this mental health condition. The goal of Bipolar Awareness Day is to raise awareness for...

PsySSA Student Division Membership 2022

Attention all candidates! Yes...that's you, psychology students! Since its inception the PsySSA Student Division has undergone phenomenal growth. However, this could not have been achieved without the love and support from all of our enthusiastic members. Speaking of...

PsySSA SD: Dignity Campaign 2022

The Psychological Society of South Africa Student Division (PsySSA SD) Community Development portfolio aims to provide students with volunteer opportunities and opportunities to serve a community in need. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

World Head Injury Awareness Day 2022

The human brain. A complex organ with much responsibility. It controls almost everything in our daily lives, but what happens when an injury occurs and dysfunction intrudes. Learn more about World Head Injury Awareness Day here…

Ask Us Anything: Sports Psychology

The PsySSA Student Division’s Ask Us Anything webinar series continues with Sport Psychology. Our guest expert is Professor Leon van Niekerk, University of Fort Hare. Prof van Niekerk is a counselling psychologist specialising in sport psychological services.

PsySSA SD: Annual General Meeting 2021 Awards & Recap

Congratulations! The Psychological Society of South Africa Student Division (PsySSA SD) held its Annual General Meeting virtually on Zoom on the 10th November 2021, reflecting on a successful year. This would not have been possible without the help, commitment, and...

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Preparing for a Master’s Degree in Psychology

Preparing for a Master’s Degree in Psychology

Applying for a master’s degree in psychology is the first step toward becoming a registered psychologist in South Africa. While a master’s in psychology can open many doors for prospective students looking to establish careers as professionals within this field, this qualification is often a minimum requirement for anyone who wants to register as a practicing psychologist.

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Mid-year Burnout

Mid-year Burnout

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased incidence of mental health issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, and burnout. Burnout is a syndrome characterized by loss of energy caused by long term chronic stress, including emotional fatigue, overload/exhaustion, loss of motivation and commitment after prolonged exposure to high occupational stress and poor view of one’s self-competence

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