Psychologists' Association Of Alberta

How to address sibling rivalries involving special needs kids, according to this registered psychologist.

How does using social media affect our mental health? Alberta psychologist Brad Hagen weighs in.

Psychology Quick Fact: Women experiencing post-partum depression may not realize they are depressed or they may feel ashamed about being unhappy when they're expected to be happy. Post-partum depression affects up to 10% of new mothers in cities; prevalence rates in rural areas are 2 to 3 times higher. For more psychology facts, join PAA to access the PAA Resource Library. https://buff.ly/2N3Envz

All Alberta students should have timely access to meaningful and effective School Psychology services. Visit https://buff.ly/2GHemQN to see PAA's position statements.

Register for Between Emergencies - A Look at Mental Health in EMS, facilitated by @AlbertaEMS. Learn about the First Stop, Right Stop initiative to support EMS practitioners.

Psychology Quick Fact: Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. It involves behaviour, thoughts & actions that can be learned & developed in anyone. For more psychology facts, join PAA to access the PAA Resource Library. https://buff.ly/2N3Envz

With just over 80 full-time equivalent psychologists on staff and almost 2,700 requests for their services last year, some stakeholders worry kids are falling through the cracks at Calgary's public schools https://buff.ly/2H68Ze8. Check out PAA's School Psychology info https://buff.ly/2rdupzk

Members, don't miss keynote speaker David Dozois as he presents on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Assessment and Treatment. Register now as PAA & CAP present the 2018 Annual Meeting & PD Day, 22 September in Calgary. #ValuePsych

Need help preparing for the EPPP? Join Michele Pentyliuk's Calgary workshop, to include mnemonics, visualization, rehearsal strategies and more.

Half of Canadians have experienced a mental health issue; Millennials most likely to report anxiety and depression

Albertans have a right to work in psychologically healthy workplaces. Visit https://buff.ly/2GHemQN to see PAA's position statements.

WATCH: This animated short walks us through Life's Journey and how psychology can help.

Register for Trauma & PTSD in First Responder Populations, to be held January 2019. This workshop will be most useful for clinicians with a basic understanding of PTSD https://buff.ly/2jZHxUx. Registrants will receive free registration to Between Emergencies - A Look at Mental Health in EMS, facilitated by @AlbertaEMS, to be held right before this session. https://buff.ly/2KNqa5v

Students reap benefits of Edmonton high school’s focus on mental health. A PAA Position Statement: All Alberta students should have timely access to meaningful and effective School Psychology services.

You can make a difference to someone who may be vulnerable to suicide by spreading hope. The MHCC has renewed the year-round #ShareHope campaign! It’s simple: use any social media platform to upload an image or message of hope with #sharehope. https://buff.ly/2Lder0n

Should universities inform parents when their children have mental-health issues?

It's #MentalHealth at-a-glance: how Canadians perceive life satisfaction and day-to-day demands: Stats Can.

Have some extra time? Check out the benefits of volunteering...for the community and for you!

Students & Provisionals, if you're preparing for your Oral Exam, be sure to check out our Edmonton and Calgary July workshop dates. https://buff.ly/2DDZCPJ