Artificial Intelligence Division (AID)

OBJECTIVES

The aims of the Division

The AI Division within PsySSA aims to lead the integration of artificial intelligence in psychology, equipping practitioners and academics to apply AI responsibly and effectively. Its mission includes:

  1. Education and Awareness: Providing ongoing learning about AI’s applications and implications in psychology.
  2. Ethical Guidelines: Developing standards to ensure AI is used ethically, prioritizing client welfare and privacy.
  3. Research and Collaboration: Supporting research on AI innovations in psychology and fostering partnerships with AI specialists.
  4. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Promoting equitable AI use to improve access to psychological services.
  5. Community Building: Creating a collaborative space for sharing insights and best practices related to AI in psychology.
INCENTIVES for Membership
What do members receive by becoming members?

Joining the Artificial Intelligence Division offers a unique opportunity for PsySSA members to actively shape the future of psychology in the AI era. As pioneers in this evolving field, members will have a direct influence on setting standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices for AI applications in psychological practice. By joining, members become part of a community that will address the most pressing questions about AI’s impact on mental health, access to care, and therapeutic innovation. This Division provides a platform to guide how AI supports and enhances psychological services, ensuring that the profession evolves in ways that are both responsible and beneficial to diverse populations. For those passionate about the intersection of technology and psychology, this is a chance to leave a lasting imprint on the field’s trajectory.

FEES
R100 per year

Full Member

R80 per year

Associate

R80 per year

Affiliate

R80 per year

Registered Counsellor & Psychometrist

R50 per year

Psychology Intern

R20 per year

Student Member

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE
Dr Ewald Crause
Interim Chair
From  Interest Group to Division

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