Media ReleasesThe NZPsS comments on social justice and psychological issues from time to time. Prestigious Awards in Psychology 201026 July 2010 The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) -the premier membership association for psychologists in New Zealand), offers awards for excellence in practice and research related to psychology and social justice issues. New Zealand Psychological Society and NZ College of Clinical Psychologists release regarding ACC Sexual Abuse Claims28 October 2009 Responding to criticisms of the new ACC process for dealing with sexual abuse claims, the Minister for ACC Dr Nick Smith is reported in the media today as saying that there are "professional disagreements between psychologists and psychotherapists and counsellors about the changes to the management of sensitive claims"... read more. New Zealand Psychological Society Supports Evidence-Based Approach to Mental Health Awareness Week5 October 2009 The New Zealand Psychological Society believes that the Mental Health Foundation's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week "winning ways to wellbeing" sends a very important message...read more.
Prestigious Awards in Psychology2 September 2009 The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) -the premier membership association for psychologists in New Zealand), offers awards for excellence in practice and research related to psychology and social justice issues. Three prestigious awards have been conferred on this year's recipients at the New Zealand Psychological Society Conference held in Palmerston North 27-30 August ...read more.
Green MP Sue Bradford and Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman receive prestigious award from the New Zealand Psychological Society21 August 2009 The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS)-the premier membership association for psychologists in New Zealand, has honoured the work of Member of Parliament Sue Bradford and Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman from the University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine by awarding them the Society's prestigious Public Interest Award...read more. The New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference 2009The New Zealand Psychological Society the largest professional association for psychologists in New Zealand with over 1000 members and subscribers is holding its annual conference at the Convention Centre Palmerston North... read more. Mental Health Targets Missing13 July 2009 The New Zealand Psychological Society is very concerned that mental health appears to have fallen off the Government's health agenda. The six new health targets which came into effect from 1 July make no mention of mental health...read more.
Youth crime needs a qualified workforce and an evidence-based approach4 March 2009 The New Zealand Psychological Society is concerned that the Government is planning a sentencing option of sending youth offenders to military-style boot camps. The Society calls on the Government to view youth crime through a broader lens and support evidence-based approaches which encompass prevention, rehabilitation and restorative justice...read more. Health workforce shortage policy does not go far enough25 February 2009 The New Zealand Psychological Society congratulates the Minister of Health in taking the initiative to address workforce shortages in medicine, nursing and midwifery... read more.
Prestigious awards in psychology 1 September, 2008 The New Zealand Psychological Society (the premier membership association for psychologists in New Zealand), offers awards for excellence in practice and research in psychology.
New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference27 August, 2008 The New Zealand Psychological Society the largest professional association for psychologists in New Zealand with over 900 members is holding its annual conference at the Hotel Grand Chancellor 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch. The Conference begins at 9.am Friday 29 August with a Mihi Whakatau and ends at lunchtime on Sunday 31 August. The theme of the conference is Wellbeing: Individual, Organisational, Community and over 250 delegates are expected to attend....read more.
Psychologists Support Access to Non-Drug Therapies for Depression29 February, 2008 The New Zealand Psychological Society welcomes the announcement that psychological therapies will be available free through primary health care organisations (PHOs) as announced by the Ministry of Health on Thursday...read more.
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