The Malta Chamber of Psychologists (MCP) held its Annual General Meeting on 8 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. The panel featured Dr Rebecca Gorrieri, a neuropsychologist with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience as well as a former international athlete and national long jump record holder; Mr JeanFred Agius, a Bachelors in Psychology graduate now studying for a Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology and also an advocate for persons with a disability; as well as Dr Adele Muscat, a senior lecturer within the Institute for Physical Education and Sport, University of Malta, with her area of expertise being that of sport psychology. The panel was moderated by Dr Elaine Dutton, a health psychologist and HR/business consultant.

Following the interactive panel session which included questions and answers, the AGM proceeded with the reports by MCP's President Gail Debono, the Treasurer's report by Kurt Abela, and Union Matters's report by Yaser Teebi. All reports were adopted by the AGM.

In her report, MCP President Gail 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.

"As we convene today, we reflect on the past year-a year marked by the usual challenges and transformative changes that come with growth and progress. The global rise in awareness in mental health has placed our profession on the map, yet it brings with it the spotlight of attention, and an influx of engagements and responsibilities both as an organisation and in our individual careers. 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," Debono said.

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 MCP prioritises the promotion of psychologists' and psychology graduates' general welfare. The Chamber serves as a common platform for psychologists and psychology graduates practising in the Maltese Islands. As a registered union, the Chamber works hard towards the maintenance and improvement of psychologists' and psychology graduates' conditions of work. For more information and to become a member visit https://www.mcp.org.mt/