PSYCO335 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Canadian Psychological Association, Evidence-Based Practice, British Psychological Society

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCO335
• Professor: Jaylene Brinker

Document Summary

Textbook chapter 1 - introduction and history of clinical psychology. Only 2% of national budget spent on mental health. Lost output - 1% of gdp (12 billion pounds) Same number that super from chronic health problems (heart & diabetes) 1 out of 10 reported drug/alcohol dependence, mood disorder or anxiety problem. Costs as much as 63 million annually on taxpayers. Only thing more is spent on is cardiovascular problems. Current and ex armed forces who saw combat (not. In emergencies, 6-11% more people have mental health disorders. Mental disorders increase the risk of physical disorders. Lifestyle and psychosocial factors are related to a lot of deaths. Bottom line: roughly 40% of deaths are premature. Inequalities around the world regarding access to health resources. Any de nition is to be treated as temporary, to be maintained only as long as it accurately re ects the eld.