Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS)
Ελληνική Ψυχολογική Εταιρεία
Our philosophy
The founding of HPS
The Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS) was founded in 1990 and was headquartered in Thessaloniki (Greece).
HPS aims to advance the field of Psychology by backing research projects in Greece, sharing verified knowledge with the public, and distributing psychological services that enhance the mental health, well-being, functionality, and growth of individuals, groups, and communities.
The purposes of HPS
The Society aims to have a strong social presence and advance the field of Psychology, notably by representing itself in national and international scientific and social organizations, as well as in Independent Administrative Authorities of social significance.
ELPSE’s objectives, as outlined in its statute (Article 3), include:
HPS DIVISIONS
Division Of Cognitive Psychology .
Division Of Cross-cultural Psychology .
Division Of Developmental Psychology .
Division Of Clinical & Health Psychology .
Division Of Social Psychology .
Division Of Neuropsychology .
Division Of Work & Organizational Psychology .
Division Of Political Psychology .
Division Of Counselling Psychology .
Division Of School Psychology .
Division Of Psychology Of Creativity And Arts .
Division Of Media Psychology & Technology .
Division Of Positive Psychology .
More than eight hundred scientists (holders of a Ph.D. in Psychology or doctoral candidates) are members of HPS and its branches: faculty members of Greek and foreign Universities, researchers, professional psychologists, employees in organizations, services, and institutions in Greece and abroad.
The actions of HPS include, among others, publishing the internationally indexed scientific journal “Psychology,” organizing Psychology Research Conferences, Symposia, Seminars, and various educational activities for the continuous renewal and dissemination of scientific knowledge both among specialists and the general public. Moreover, HPS seeks to support and enhance Psychological Research in Greece by awarding prizes to young scientists.
Furthermore, HPS intervenes in matters of social interest, addressing the general public. Simultaneously, it aims to highlight the various dimensions of psychological science, as well as the areas where psychology can offer solutions to everyday issues affecting citizens.
HPS participates in international psychological associations, representing the country and promoting research and interventions conducted within it. With its international profile, collaboration of its members with distinguished psychologists abroad, and organization of international conferences in Greece, HPS keeps the Greek psychological community informed about international developments, expertise, and terms of providing psychological services.
Additionally, HPS promotes the implementation of criteria and standards for delivering high-level services by professional psychologists. In this context, it collaborates with the professional body of psychology, the Association of Greek Psychologists (SEPS).
HPS and SEPS constitute the National Psychology Committee and collaborate in awarding the EuroPsy title. This certification from the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) defines the adequacy criteria for the contemporary European professional psychologist regarding academic education and professional training. EuroPsy holders are registered in EFPA’s European Register of Psychologists, accessible to the public (https://www.efpa.eu/).
Beneficiaries of HPS’s actions include those practicing psychology in teaching, research, and professional domains, the citizens receiving their services, and anyone understanding how the actions of HPS improve everyday life through the potential of psychological science.
