The Mission of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is to advance the science-based profession of psychology and to promote the well-being and potential of all Albertans.

In the wake of the terrible tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos, Alberta Health Services has set up a webpage with information on services and supports that are available in Alberta for those who may need support.

You can find the page here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page15944.aspx.

Please pass this along to anyone who might benefit from the information.

PAA commends Edmonton Public Schools who recently approved the following motion:

“That the Edmonton Public School Board of Trustees advocate to the provincial government for improved access to mental health services available to students in schools, through dedicated funding and increased collaboration between the Ministries of Education, Health and Infrastructure” http://www.epsb.ca/media/epsb/ourdistrict/boardoftrustees/boardmeetings/2017-18/april242018/03-MotionreIncreasedAccesstoMentalHealthServicesinSchools.pdf

http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/site/paa_school_psychology

All Alberta students should have timely access to meaningful and effective School Psychology services

PAA Public Position Statement

Gun Violence Prevention

The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention & Treatment has a toolkit to support the movement for safe schools. ... more

Alberta Health is recruiting for physician, psychiatrist and public members to serve on the Mental Health Review Panel Roster, as well as seeking lawyers to serve as a chair on the south panel – all with terms that would start in spring 2019. .... More

New Commercial

Join us in widely distributing and sharing our new commercial – in social media, on your own websites, with your patients and organization, and anywhere you think it's useful.

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Psychological Service Funds

The PAA Psychological Service Funds help people who can't afford the services of a psychologist to access the help they need.

The funds have been expended and no further funds will be available until the next disbursement from the Foundation in October of 2018

Please be aware of Phishing Scams

Psychologists' Association of Alberta has been made aware of a phishing scam targeting Psychologists. If you receive an email from this person “Aaron Charles” at aaron_charles31@yahoo.com or "Larry Faith" at js37188@gmail.com, we ask that you do not answer him.

Example of email scam.....details

Scam experience from Psychologists.....details

Report & How to Protect Yourself

If you want to report abusive behavior spam or email scams, please contact to scammer’s email client such as Gmail, Yahoo, Icloud and etc.

Visit Government of Canada for How to Protect Yourself and Report on Counterfeit Checks and Money Orders

Medical Assistance in Dying – please note that the Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee has issued a directive for Designated Capacity Assessors – note that this designation does not imply designation to conduct capacity assessments specific to MAID.

PAA is currently exploring psychological health and the involvement of psychologists in this regard.