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
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
by Genevieve Burrow, Ntombikayise Dolly Ndaba and Ashrene Rathilal [1] In South Africa, suicide is recognised as the third largest source of...
The Importance of Mentorship
Written by Maryam Gangat (1) Sir Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants”...
The Importance of Professional Development for Students
Written by Maryam Gangat (1) Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, stated that change is the only constant in life (Mark, 2010). Within the field of...
World Bipolar Day
Written By Blanche Adonis [1] Edited By Ashrene Rathilal and Genevieve Burrow As part of a critical pathway for raising awareness, driving...
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2021 Exco Projects
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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
