Association Of Psychology in Newfoundland Labrador

11/01/2023

Practice, research, and education directs the CPA’s mandate. In support of this, the CPA focuses on such issues as access to service, health human resources, culturally competent care for diverse groups, evidence-based practice, collaborative practice, surveillance; engages in various advocacy act...

09/20/2023

08/08/2023

Nominate Mental Health Advocates!
Do you know someone, a group, or an organization that has made a significant impact on mental health awareness in Newfoundland and Labrador? The Media Award recognizes those who have shown outstanding quality promotion and awareness of mental health issues. Help us celebrate their efforts by nominating them today! Together, let's honor those who have made a difference in our community.

https://cmhanl.ca/the-latest/news/cmha-nl-2023-annual-mental-health-awards/

08/07/2023

New CPA Accreditation Standards -

08/05/2023

Memorial University faculty and students are voicing concerns about potential cuts to a professional psychology program. They say it could have dire consequences for the mental health crisis in the province. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

08/05/2023

Numbers obtained by CBC News through access to information show there has been a marginal increase in filled clinical psychology positions in Newfoundland and Labrador within the last year.

08/05/2023

Memorial University's faculty association and a clinical psychologist are warning about the potential collapse of a graduate program that produces psychologists — a specialty that's desperately needed in the public health system.

07/11/2023

https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2023/health/0711n09/

The Department of Health and Community Services has released its final Towards Recovery Evaluation Report, providing details about the work undertaken to transform the provincial mental health and addictions system to one that is person centered, trauma informed and recovery... Read More about Provi...

07/10/2023

Upcoming free CE that may be of interest to members

Contextual and Culturally-Relevant Considerations for Assessment and Treatment with Indigenous Individuals (One CE)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Register for This Webinar
https://my.crhsp.ca/nc__event?id=a0l4R00000GqrAmQAJ

Indigenous individuals in Canada experience disproportionately higher rates of mental health and substance use concerns when compared to non-Indigenous individuals in Canada. These concerns are further exacerbated by disparities with access to social determinants of health that have been aggravated by systemic marginalization, discrimination, and racism within broader health systems. Such experiences can impede access to timely, pertinent, and trusted psychological practices within Indigenous communities

Indigenous individuals in Canada experience disproportionately higher rates of mental health and substance use concerns when compared to non-Indigenous individuals in Canada. These concerns are further exacerbated by disparities with access to social determinants of health that have been aggravated....

07/10/2023

Upcoming free CE that may be of interest

Psychologists in Primary Care in Canada: Research, Practice, and Advocacy (One CE)
Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, 2:00-3:00 ET

Register for This Webinar
https://my.crhsp.ca/nc__event?id=a0l4R00000GqrAmQAJ

Primary Care is the nexus point for the majority of non-life threatening issues, including mental and physical health (and their meeting point at behavioural health). With many regions in Canada facing a primary care crisis, integrating psychologists into primary care using a Primary Care Behavioural Health (PCBH) model can improve patient access to assessment and treatment, improve patient wellbeing, mitigate care team burnout, and reduce healthcare costs

Indigenous individuals in Canada experience disproportionately higher rates of mental health and substance use concerns when compared to non-Indigenous individuals in Canada. These concerns are further exacerbated by disparities with access to social determinants of health that have been aggravated....

07/09/2023

In the new Psynopsis: Telepsychology Edition

'A Responsibility to be Responsive: Leader, Mentor, and Role Model Dr. Karen Cohen Retires'
- by CPA Communications Specialist Eric Bollman

https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Psynopsis/2023-Vol45-2/index.html =7