Posted on December 03, 2024
Being able to reframe negative events in a positive manner, actively cope with everyday challenges, and find comfort in spiritual faith and practices is how we create hope – and how we make today matter.
Posted on November 29, 2024
The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes care – mental health.
Posted on October 23, 2024
Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads. The vast majority of minibus...
Posted on October 14, 2024
Each day, we make thousands of decisions, starting with what to have for breakfast and what to wear. We make so many decisions that we don’t keep count. But it’s important to understand the way we make choices. This is because the approach we take can influence our mental health. Over...
Posted on September 26, 2024
Psychology staff play a crucial role in guiding future students by sharing insights drawn from both academic and practical experiences
Posted on September 19, 2024
KLS 872 (Professional Development and Clinical Practice) is a year-long module that aims to equip us, as MA Clinical Psychology students, with the professional knowledge and skills required to competently practice clinical psychology. We thus work as Student Psychologists, under the supervision...
Posted on September 17, 2024
Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads.
Posted on August 24, 2024
The Interdisciplinary School of Psychology (ISOP) hosted Prof Anastassios (Tassos) Matsopoulos on Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024, during a virtual presentation on the topic of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's: Resilience in Educational Contexts
Posted on August 13, 2024
In a world where individuals’ achievements often take centre stage, the relational well-being of women remains a vital yet frequently overlooked aspect of societal health. Relational well-being, encompasses the quality of relationships, social connections, and supportive environments, which...
Posted on July 30, 2024
Adolescence is synonymous with rapid cognitive, physical and psychosocial growth. During this crucial developmental phase, the role of friendships cannot be overstated. Every year on July 30, the world celebrates International Friendship Day, and I’d like to highlight the importance of...
Posted on July 29, 2024
The 27th biennial meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), held from 16 – 20 June 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal, featured a symposium dedicated to examining the impact of climate change on youth worldwide. Among the esteemed presenters was Prof....
Posted on July 18, 2024
The recent publication of Outright International’s report, Health Ethics and the Eradication of Conversion Practices in Africa, draws needed attention to the prevalence of conversion practices in Africa, particularly within the context of healthcare settings.
Posted on July 16, 2024
Welcome to the Interdisciplinary School of Psychology (ISOP). The ISOP comprises three Psychology departments at the University of Pretoria (UP), and the purpose of ISOP is to provide a virtual structure for collaboration on teaching, research and practice. The three departments are: -...
Posted on July 11, 2024
The 2025 UP Doctoral Research Scholarship is now open for the 2025 Application Period.
Posted on June 26, 2024
Studying abroad had always been a dream of mine, and when the opportunity to study in Lithuania came up, I knew I had to seize it. As a student with a physical disability from South Africa, I was eager to experience academic enrichment, cultural immersion, and personal growth in a new...
Posted on June 26, 2024
UP's top environmental psychology and urban planning MA students join DAAD Germany exchange, fostering global learning.
Posted on December 21, 2023
In the intricate tapestry of South African society, the threads of gender-based violence (GBV) weave a dark narrative that leaves an indelible mark on the collective psyche. The long-term psychological effects of GBV reverberate far beyond the immediate victims, permeating the cultural fabric and...
Posted on December 21, 2023
Dr Marilyn Saunders recently obtained a PhD in Psychology from UP at the age of 62 – and she’s just getting started. She’s on a mission to assist couples who cannot afford psychologists to save their marriages.
Posted on September 19, 2023
On the 19th of September 2023, Dr Jarred Martin was elected to the position of Vice-Chair for the Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD) of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA).
Posted on August 04, 2023
This book has a focus on the training and practice of psychotherapy in post-Apartheid South Africa, with particular reference to case studies, controversies and contemplations. The authors’ are all South Africans who are trained in the art of psychotherapy and have been working with a...
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