CPA COVID-19 Fact Sheets & Resources

Strong Majority of Canadians Want Improved Access to Psychologists (January 2021)

The CPA, partnering with the Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP), commissioned Nanos Research to survey more than 3,000 Canadians to better understand how they perceive the role of psychology, the barriers and solutions to accessing care, and the quality of care they receive. See news release and survey findings.


Pandemic December: How to stay connected and resilient in a COVID-19 holiday season

This year’s holiday season will no doubt be different. The holidays are already a time of increased mental health risks because of anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder, alcohol/substance use and other factors. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic will add a major pressure to the festive season.

Whether you mark holidays in December or not, typical winter customs are being disrupted. The pandemic has had a significant impact on society’s ability to connect and has also reduced individuals’ access to wellness-maintaining strategies and activities. …

Read the full article by Kerri Ritchie and Caroline Gerin-Lajoie here: (https://theconversation.com/pandemic-december-how-to-stay-connected-and-resilient-in-a-covid-19-holiday-season-150678


CPA webinar ‘COVID and the Canadian Winter’ now available on YouTube

The CPA webinar ‘COVID and the Canadian Winter‘ recorded on Thursday is now up on our YouTube channel. Featuring presenters Dr. Ben C.H. Kuo, Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Dr. Janine Hubbard, and Dr. Yael Goldberg speaking on racism, teletherapy, children, isolation & anxiety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYYB8zkt39k&feature=youtu.be


COVID-19 Worsening Canadians’ Access to Psychologists (December 2020)

The CPA, partnering with the Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP), commissioned Nanos Research to survey more than 3,000 Canadians to better understand how they are managing their mental health and accessing care from psychologists in a COVID-19 world. See news release and survey findings.


Educational and School Psychology Section: COVID Resources and Information

ESP 2020 COVID Survey Highlights

CPA Educational & School Psychology Section – COVID-19 Survey (PDF)

 

CPA EDUCATIONAL & SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SECTION - COVID-19 SURVEY


Psychology Works Fact Sheets – COVID-19

The effects of COVID-19 on mental health, and what to do about them. See more “Psychology Works” Fact Sheets at https://cpa.ca/psychologyfactsheets/.


FAQ – Psychology works for COVID-19: Psychologists giving back to front line service providers

Answers to your questions about CPA’s initiative to give back to front line service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frequently Asked Questions


Fact Sheets: COVID-19 Government Support for Employers and Employees

The CPA has produced Fact Sheets to aid Employers and Employees with COVID-19 Government Assistance:

  • COVID-19 Government Support for Employers – PDF | HTML Updated 05/25/2020
  • COVID-19 Government Support for Employees – PDF | HTML 04/15/2020