Psynopsis

Psynopsis is calling for articles on telepsychology. The landscape for telepsychology in Canada changed overnight with the advent of COVID-19. In this issue, we will highlight issues, opportunities, and innovations in telepsychology. We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to telepsychology, including the practice of e-mental health, tele-training, tele-supervision, tele-therapy, ethical and practice issues, research-based telepsychology programs and initiatives, e-therapies, web-based interventions, remote testing and assessment, and clinical application of virtual reality.

Psynopsis is seeking articles on substance use health and addictions. Substance use health harms have been increasing, particularly since the onset of COVID-19. This edition will highlight emerging issues, trends, opportunities, and innovations in substance use health and addictions—and the important role of psychology in practice, science and education in the field. We welcome submissions on a wide range of related topics, including: stigma; risk factors and social determinants of health; improved access to care and outcomes; harm reduction; treatment; comorbidities (i.e., chronic pain, mental health conditions); improvements in health policies, systems, digital health and service delivery methods; novel approaches to care, research, and education; health equity, human rights, and social justice; and educational strategies and initiatives.

In April 2023, the CPA released a policy paper on gender affirming health care for trans and gender diverse people: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Position/Gender%20Diversity%20Report%20EN%202023%20Final.pdf. The fall 2023 issue of Psynopsis will be focused on the psychosocial challenges and resiliency of trans and gender diverse people and their communities. We are inviting articles that address the societal systems and structures that impact health and wellbeing and articles that highlight best practice in gender affirming care for trans and gender diverse people.

Psynopsis is inviting articles on the topic of school and educational psychology’s contributions to the mental health and well-being of children and youth. In 2022, the CPA published a position paper titled Mental health care for Canadian children and youth. The role of school psychologists  https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Sections/EDsection/Mental Health Care for Canadian Children and Youth – FINAL EN.pdf. This was a response to mounting evidence from numerous provincial, national and international sources (research, surveys, media, etc.) indicating an increasing need for mental health care for children and youth. Additionally, data show that access to existing mental health services is far from equitable, leaving marginalized, racialized and rural populations at a significant disadvantage. School psychologists have an important role in addressing this crisis by contributing to the provision of universal, equitable, and accessible mental health services through the education system.

In this edition, Psynopsis would like to highlight innovative practices, advocacy initiatives, training models, and applicable research in the field of school and educational psychology, and is seeking submissions to address a wide range of related topics.