Psychologists are highly
trained mental health professionals who provide quality
care that is cost effective.
Psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals...
A psychologist holds a
doctoral degree in psychology and spends, on average, 11 years in
education and training before he or she is allowed to practice.
Psychologists are one
of only two professions that can legally diagnose a mental disorder.
Unlike other regulated
health-care providers, such as optometrists, chiropractors, and
physiotherapists, psychologists are not covered under OHIP.
...who provide quality care...
In a recent study conducted
by Consumer Reports, 9 out of 10 people surveyed said that
therapy had helped them.
Another major study showed
that 50% of people who received therapy had noticeably improved
after only eight sessions, with 75% showing improvement by 6 months.
...that is cost effective.
Health economic studies
have demonstrated that for every dollar spent on psychological services,
5 dollars are saved through reduced medical costs and increased
productivity at work.
For example: studies have
shown that providing psychological service to employees leads to
lower absenteeism and reduced disability claims.
A recent review has shown
that providing psychological services to psychiatric patients with
severe mental disorders results in overall costs savings through
decreased days spent in hospital and decreased work impairment.
A recent project has found
that patients with breast cancer, when provided with psychological
services, show fewer health complications and lower cost of medical
treatment.
When left untreated,
psychological problems are costly to the individual and
society:
Fifty to 70 percent
of usual visits to family physicians are for medical complaints
that stem from psychological factors
Anxiety and depression
are among the six most common conditions seen in family practice
A three-year study
of a large corporation showed that 60 percent of employee absences
were due to psychological problems
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a non-profit organization that offers a shared voice for psychologists
and psychological associates in Southwestern Ontario.
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