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Distress calls by women surged during COVID. Shutterstock

June 26, 2025

Women trapped with abusers: South Africa’s COVID lockdowns exposed serious protection gaps

Marinei Herselman, University of Fort Hare

Women were often imprisoned with their abusers, making it nearly impossible to escape.

Dr Liezille Jacobs’ book explores the experiences of South Africa’s first generation of post-apartheid Black psychologists. Photo by Dirk Pieters/cover concept Antonio Erasmus

February 4, 2025

Psychology in democratic South Africa: new book explores a post‑apartheid journey

Liezille Jacobs, Rhodes University

There has been a growing recognition that psychology, as a discipline, must engage more deeply with local contexts.

Despite the challenges of performing research during COVID-19, researchers reported connecting on a more vulnerable level with their community partners, as they all attempted to get through the pandemic. (Shutterstock)

April 8, 2024

Preparing for the next health crisis: COVID‑19 showed the importance of community‑engaged research

Simran Purewal, Simon Fraser University and Julia Smith, Simon Fraser University

Community-engaged research was disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, meaning researchers faced serious challenges when their results were most needed: during a public health crisis.

Family caregivers may be less likely to turn to others when they need their own support. Terry Vine/DigitalVision via Getty Images

February 12, 2024

Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population

Kathy L. Lee, University of Texas at Arlington

Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.

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