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BCPA on the news!

BCPA Board Member, Dr. Simon Elterman, on Primary Care Behavioural Health: "British Columbia has the chance to be leaders in Canada." Listen on Spotify

CBC Story: A possible solution to the family doctor shortage

"A recent survey suggests 20 percent of Canadians do not have a family doctor, which can make getting timely lab tests and referrals to specialists nearly impossible. But what if you could get everything you need under one roof? Andrew Chang talks with Dr. Danielle Martin about health teams and why… read more

Statement for Truth & Reconciliation Day

Friday, September 30 is Canada's National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The Diversity and Social Advocacy Committee of BCPA encourages BCPA members to take this opportunity to pursue meaningful dialogue about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations (found here) and the… read more

A recent study showing the effectiveness of including psychologists in primary care done right here in BC!

This recent study conducted right here in BC showed that in less than three 30 minutes visits with a psychologist in primary care, patients had reductions in suicidality, depression, anxiety, & health care utilization across the subsequent 6 months. These incredible results demonstrate the… read more

KEEP CALM AND WAIT UNTIL JUNE 1st TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

We know you're excited to renew your membership with us - we are too! But please do not give us your money until June 1st. Our silly website will allow you to renew at any time, however, renewing before June 1st can cause administrative complications. Please hold your money until June 1st, then we… read more

NEW PRESS RELEASE - Mar 23, 2022

BC Psychologists submit proposal to government for primary care program that could improve care for thousands. Read the press release here. Write your MLA here. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA)… read more

BC PSYCHOLOGISTS OFFERING PRO-BONO OR SLIDING SCALE SERVICES TO THOSE IMPACTED BY THE WAR IN UKRAINE

Dr. David Mensink Offering: pro-bono services (free) Serving: adults Experience with: ESL (English second language) populations Email: david.mensink@dal.ca Phone: 250 880-4030 Location: Victoria Dr. Tanya Elez Offering: pro-bono services (free) and sliding scale Serving: children,… read more

PRESS RELEASE - FEB 3, 2022

See our latest Press Release - February 3 2022 February is Psychology Month! February 03, 2022 13:40 ET | Source: British Columbia Psychological Association VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February is Psychology Month, where we raise awareness about the role… read more

WE NOW HAVE A FORUM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Dear Members, BCPA is pleased to advise that we now have a Forum Oversight Committee. The volunteers on this committee will be providing random audits of forum content and following up with any complaints received or voiced concerns. The mandate of this committee… read more

CHANGES TO THE BC PSYCHOLOGIST JOURNAL

Dear members, During the last year, our brand new Journal Committee has put a lot of thought and effort into modernizing the BC Psychologist with the goal of creating a publication that our readers really look forward to receiving. Based on recent feedback from our members, the committee has… read more