PSYCH336 Lecture 2: Introduction to Clinical Psychology Continued

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH336
• Professor: Pamela Seeds

Document Summary

Importance of clinical psychology: 1/2 of mental disorders begin before age 14, more than 450,000,000 worldwide have mental disorders, worldwide 800,000 people commit suicide every year, cost of mental disorders in canada: billion a year. Mental health commission of canada: organization founded by government, a national non-profit organization designed to enhance health and well-being of those with mental disorders by focusing attention on mental health. Canadians have a right to services and support they need. Canadians have the right to be treated with the same dignity and respect as others: example initiative: suicide prevention day. 3900 canadians die by suicide suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 those contemplating suicide experience: anxiety, depress, hopelessness. Help prevent suicide: talk: tell someone exactly what you"re saying to yourself as clearly as possible. Be a good listener: keep safe - do something that keeps the person safe.