The Student Division is centered on the core values of ethical development of psychology students and aims to create a space to gain insight into the discipline, academically and practically.
Connecting Students to all that is Psychology in South Africa and the world
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Welcome to our website
The PsySSA Student Division (PsySSA SD) proudly welcomes you to our website. Central to the mission of the PsySSA SD is to provide psychology students in South Africa with important information about psychology and to keep psychology students up-to-date and informed through resources such articles, podcasts, and webinars. We invite you to contact us as we are always available to you!
Recent Posts
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...
National Mentorship Programme 2022
The PsySSA Student Division National Mentorship Programme has opened applications for the 2022 cohort! Apply now for mentee or mentor positions and note places are limited.
Episode 4 – Psychology and the corporate world with Lebogang Tau
Psychology as a profession has found its way into many aspects of our lives which includes our places of work. This episode will in part address the kinds of challenges which exist within these two separate worlds and how they are integrated to create a balanced and fulfilling workspace.
Vision and Mission of the PsySSA Student Division
The Student Division is centered on the core values of ethical development of psychology students and aims to create a space to gain insight into the discipline, academically and practically. By providing mentorship opportunities, we believe that knowledge can be organically transferred between students who would not have the access to the relevant resources and inspire collaboration among students, and professionals.
We recognise that transformation of the discipline is imperative to realise a truly inclusive approach to psychological services and research in South Africa.
By facilitating community engagement, we aim to inspire students to one day become professionals that give back to the community and be passionate about service to the poor and vulnerable.
We endeavour to always listen to our fellow students and acknowledge that the student journey is not always a clear path, thus we strive to be a comprehensive repository of psychology student guidance. By enabling knowledge dissemination, we also focus strongly on developing and connecting Psychology Societies, unified in the spirit of serving, to promote mental health services for all in South Africa.
Get Involved
Don’t get left behind and join us today. We endeavour to always listen to our fellow students and acknowledge that the student journey is not always a clear path, thus we strive to be a comprehensive repository of psychology student guidance. Contact us today!
PsySSA SD Programmes
Through our various subcommittees listed below, we aim to achieve the above-mentioned ideals:
- Community Development
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Media & Marketing
- Multidisciplinary
- National Mentorship Programme
- Public Relations
- Psychology Student Societies on Campus
- Research into Student Empowerment
- Student Representatives Council
- Transformation
