UPNG Psychology Students Association

UPNG PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 2026 First General Meeting Done ✔️

We were so happy to see some old faces and meet some new ones. Everyone got to familiarise themselves with eachother and we got straight into business, getting started with what PSA has in works for its members.

📍Stay Tuned for our Orientation details.

Note – Fees for those yet to register:
- New Member: k10
- Existing Members: k5

Thank you for your time and support always.
PSA EXECUTIVES 🩶🔱

💚Donations to Laloki Psychiatric Hospital💚

We are grateful to be part of a meaningful cause in contributing to the lives of others. This visit would not have been successful without the support of our families, friends, and the students of the University of Papua New Guinea.

To our supportive Psychology lecturers, tutors, and students, thank you for always being there to help in one way or another. Lastly, to the hardworking and dedicated executives of the UPNG PSA 2025, thank you for this great initiative and for donating essential items to the Laloki Psychiatric Hospital.

Your team work truly made a difference💚

💚 Mental Health Awareness Night 💚
Join us this Saturday for an inspiring panel discussion on mental health.
We are honored to welcome our guest speakers:
Mr. Michael Mai – Assistant Director, Mental Health Services
Mr. Michael Esop – Lecturer & UPNG PSA Advisor
Henry Loa – 2025 UPNG PSA Chairman & Neuro Link Ambassador
Let’s raise awareness and break the stigma together. 🧠✨

We’re excited to announce our new collaboration with the Neuro Link team!
Neuro Link is an initiative dedicated to connecting students in Psychology across the globe through virtual journal clubs, mentorship programs, and expert panels.

This partnership will provide our students with exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and engage with fellow Psychology students worldwide.

We are also honored to announce our ambassador, Mr. Henry Loa, who will represent us in this exciting journey.🥳💙

One of our many fundraisers: the Car Wash Fundraiser. This initiative contributes towards our end-of-year project: a visit to Laloki Psychiatric Hospital. We sincerely acknowledge our dedicated executives and students for organizing and running the event successfully. To our families and friends who stopped by and supported the cause thank you! Your contribution means so much to the UPNG Psychology Students Association🙏🏻💙

CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE GRADUATING STUDENTS FROM THE PSYCHOLOGY STRAND OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA🎉

May our good Lord richly bless the paths that he has set for each and everyone one of you❕
Best wishes in your endeavors🎉

Regards,

The PSA🩶

🎉 Our first ever event was a success! The Orientation for the UPNG Psychology Students Association was held on March 29th. We were honored to have our Advisor, Mr. Esop, and our Patron, Mr. Craig Pagere, as our guest speakers at the program. 🙌

GREETINGS EVERYONE🎊
The Psychology Students Association is pleased to publish the official Executive Profiles for the 2025 PSA Executives🩶
HighlightsEveryone

Greetings one and all🩶

A warm welcome to all continuing students from years 2,3 & 4 and a special one to the first years! Congratulations for making it to University and welcome to our Psychology Students Association 🙏🏽hope you all succeed in your plans for this academic year and the years ahead.

The Psychology Students Association of the University of Papua New Guinea is now set for operations for the year 2025🎊

PS: First Annual General Meeting 2025 & introduction of the new executive team
PC: Ms. Georgina PERAYE

Join Us for World Mental Health Day!

We are excited to invite the general public to a special celebration of World Mental Health Day, which will take place at Vision City and the Taurama St Johns Ambulances Head Office on October 10th, 2024. This event is a unique opportunity to come together, raise awareness, and promote the importance of mental well-being in our communities.

The day will feature discussions led by psychology students from the University of Papua New Guinea, alongside other experienced health professionals. They will be available to talk one-on-one with those interested in learning more about mental health, offering valuable insights and resources.

This is your chance to be part of an important movement—one that emphasizes the significance of mental health for everyone. Let’s work together to break the stigma, spread awareness, and make mental health a priority in our lives.

Don’t miss out! Come along and let’s make this day unforgettable as we shine a light on mental health. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our esteemed advisor, Doc Michael Esop, represented the UPNG Psychology Student Association in today’s presentation on Mental Health Issues in Papua New Guinea.

The UPNG PSA would like to take a moment to sincerely acknowledge Ernst and Young for the invaluable opportunity to present on the pressing issue of mental health in Papua New Guinea. Your invitation reflects a commitment to addressing mental health challenges and fostering meaningful dialogue within our community.

Doc Michael Esop’s presentation today highlighted how prioritizing mental health services can significantly improve lives and strengthen our society. We are grateful for the platform you’ve provided, allowing the UPNG Psychology Student Association and the Psychology Department to share insights and promote awareness on this critical topic.

Thank you once again for your support and collaboration. We look forward to working together in the future to enhance mental health initiatives in our country.

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