Mental Health Calendar
SANCA Drug Awareness Week 2024: 24 June – 30 June
PsySSA commemorates SANCA Drug Awareness Week: 24 June – 30 June, with insightful articles from the SAACP Division.
Youth Day 2024
PsySSA commemorates Youth Day on 16 June with an incredible article contribution from the Decolonising Psychology Division, written by the Palestine Solidarity Alliance Youth League.
Men’s Health Month – June 2024
PsySSA recognizes and celebrates Men’s Health Month 2024, observed during the month of June. This month stands as a call to action for men to prioritize their health and for communities to support them in living longer, healthier lives.
Child Protection Week
PsySSA commemorates Child Protection Week: 26 May – 2 June 2024.
Hospice Week: 5-11 May 2024
Hospice Week honours the compassionate care and support provided to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. It's a time to recognize the dedication of hospice workers, volunteers, and caregivers who offer comfort, dignity, and respect during one of...
World Autism Awareness Day 2024
PsySSA commemorates World Autism Awareness Day by presenting an insightful article by Dr Petro Erasmus: ‘AUTISM – Do we really understand Autism? – The Importance of Listening to the Stories.
World TB Day
CaSP would like to acknowledge the contribution and hard work of one of our students in the MA Clinical Psychology programme at UNISA. The infographic below is the hard work of Mr Wesley Pereira, a first year student in the MA Clinical Psychology programme at UNISA.
Human Rights Day – Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights
Reflecting on Progress and Paving the Way Forward: Human Rights Day Insights from Esteemed PsySSA Members
World Head Injury Awareness Day
Today marks World Head Injury Awareness Day, a vital opportunity to shed light on the importance of protecting our brains throughout all stages of life. Delve into the critical subject of brain health with a special podcast from Prof. Theophilus Lazarus. This podcast addresses critical topics of brain health, the impact of traumatic injuries from newborns to late life, established and emerging trends in neuroscience research, and more!
Close The Gap – PsySSA Champions Psychological Support on World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, PsySSA shines a light on the unseen battles of cancer — the emotional, mental, and psychological challenges patients face. In the fight against cancer, we underscore the necessity of psychological care as part of the comprehensive treatment plan. As we support the ‘Close the Gap’ campaign, we call on leaders and healthcare providers to ensure psychological support is integral to cancer care, thereby enhancing patient resilience and overall quality of life.