“The global rise in mental health awareness has placed our profession on the map, yet it brings with it the spotlight of attention, and an influx of engagements and responsibilities,” said The Malta Chamber of Psychologists (MCP) president Gail Debono.
Her comments were made at the MCP’s Annual General Meeting on 8th November at the University of Malta.
The event featured a panel session on “The Psychology of Physical Wellbeing” during which various aspects of this topic, especially the psychological aspects of wellbeing, were discussed.
In her report, Ms Debono said the gathering stands as a testament to the shared commitment to the advancement of psychology in Malta and the well-being of our society.
The MCP's Annual General Meeting
“The role of psychology has never been more crucial, and more prominent, and our collective response, including that of the individual work you are all putting in, has been nothing short of exemplary,” Ms Debono added.
The panel also featured Rebecca Gorrieri, a neuropsychologist with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience; JeanFred Agius, a Bachelors in Psychology graduate and an advocate for persons with a disability; as well as Adele Muscat, a senior lecturer within the Institute for Physical Education and Sport at the University of Malta.
The panel was moderated by Elaine Dutton, a health psychologist and HR/business consultant.
Following the interactive panel session which included questions and answers, the AGM proceeded with a treasurer’s report by Kurt Abela, and a union matters report by Yaser Teebi.
The main objective of the MCP is to act as a professional body for the discipline of psychology in Malta and as a representative body for psychologists practising in Malta. It also aims to advance the practice of psychology in Malta and to make psychology accessible to all.
The Chamber also serves as a common platform for psychologists and psychology graduates practising in the Maltese Islands.
