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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY [17 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Mental Disorders
OBS

Information confirmée par l’organisme.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Troubles mentaux
OBS

Information confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 2 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Psychology (General)
OBS

Newsletter of the Health Psychology Section of the Canadian Psychological Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
OBS

Bulletin de la Section de psychologie de la santé de la Société canadienne de psychologie.

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2023-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
CONT

Ecotherapy is one of [the] ecosystem services that nature provides and is based on the theories of ecopsychology. Broadly speaking, it is an area of psychology that embraces ecology and aims to be holistic in theory and practice … This means that from an ecotherapy perspective, the health(physical and mental) of a human being is viewed in the context of the health of the Earth and its natural ecosystems … Ecotherapy helps people connect with nature to aid in dealing with physical and mental illnesses …

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
CONT

L'écothérapie, appelée aussi parfois «thérapie verte», est une thérapie qui reconnaît le rôle vital de la nature et s'occupe de la relation que l'humain entretient avec elle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicología
  • Medicina, Higiene y Salud
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
CONT

Una investigación científica en un campo cada vez más estudiado llamado ecoterapia o "terapia verde" ha demostrado una fuerte conexión entre la naturaleza y la salud mental. […] sabemos [así] que pasar tiempo en la naturaleza nos ayuda a reducir la ansiedad, la depresión y el estrés de la vida diaria.

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Record 5 2019-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Personnel Management (General)
  • Federal Administration
Universal entry(ies)
SH
occupation code, see observation, Canada
OBS

The Health Services Group comprises positions that are primarily involved in the application of a comprehensive knowledge of professional specialties in the fields of dentistry, medicine, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy, psychology and social work to the safety and physical and mental well-being of people; and, in the field of veterinary medicine, to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases and the determination of the human safety of veterinary drugs.

OBS

The Dentistry, Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine Groups have been integrated with this occupational group, in conformity with the occupational group definitions published in the Canada Gazette on March 27, 1999.

OBS

SH: Government of Canada occupational group code.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
  • Administration fédérale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
SH
occupation code, see observation, Canada
OBS

Les groupes Art dentaire, Médecine, Nutrition et diététique, Sciences infirmières, Ergothérapie et physiothérapie, Pharmacie, Psychologie, Bien-être social, et Médecine vétérinaire ont été intégrés dans ce groupe professionnel, conformément aux définitions des groupes professionnels publiées dans la Gazette du Canada le 27 mars 1999.

OBS

SH : code de groupe professionnel du gouvernement du Canada. 

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Statistics
OBS

Applied statistics are all around us. They provide companies, hospitals, media outlets, etc with the ability to make sound data-based decisions instead of relying on anticipated results or gut instinct.... Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. Application of statistical techniques is an essential part of decision making and study in a wide range of disciplines such as astronomy, biology, education, economics, geography, engineering, genetics, marketing, medicine, psychology, public health, and sports.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Statistique

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial and Economic Psychology
CONT

Industrial psychology... is a branch of psychology that studies and applies psychological theories to workplace environments, organizations and employees. Professionals in the field focus on increasing workplace productivity by improving the physical and mental health of employees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie industrielle et économique
CONT

La psychologie industrielle, pour sa part, est la discipline qui a pour but de sélectionner, former et piloter (contrôler/superviser) les travailleurs afin d'améliorer leur performance au travail. Cette spécialisation analyse ainsi le comportement humain vis-à-vis de l'industrie et du monde des affaires.

OBS

Les différents champs d'études sont, entre autres, les méthodes d'évaluation et de sélection, la motivation au travail, la dynamique des groupes en milieu de travail, les pouvoirs et les conflits en milieu de travail, le processus de prise de décision, l'évaluation et la gestion du stress, l'orientation et la gestion de carrière, et les nouvelles formes d'organisation du travail.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicología económica e industrial
DEF

Rama de la psicología aplicada que estudia los métodos de selección, formación, consejo y supervisión de personal en el comercio y la industria de cara a la eficacia en el trabajo.

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Record 8 2018-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial and Economic Psychology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Mental health and hygiene
DEF

An interdisciplinary field that aims at improving the quality of work life and protecting and promoting the safety, health and well-being of workers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie industrielle et économique
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
DEF

Domaine interdisciplinaire qui vise à améliorer la qualité de vie au travail et à protéger et promouvoir la sécurité, la santé et le bien-être des travailleurs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicología económica e industrial
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Higiene y salud mental
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Record 9 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Psychology (General)
OBS

A Canadian nonprofit organization of licensed mental health professionals and related energy and integrative health practitioners promoting knowledge and understanding of energy psychology and related fields.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 10 2016-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Mental health and hygiene
  • Psychology (General)
OBS

The College of Psychologists of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in B.C.

OBS

[Its mission is to] regulate the profession of psychology in the public interest in accordance with the Health Professions Act of British Columbia by setting the standards for competent and ethical practice, promoting excellence and taking action when standards are not met.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 11 2015-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clinical Psychology
DEF

[A multidisciplinary field] that addresses the full range of physical and mental development, health and illness issues affecting children [and] adolescents ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie clinique
DEF

[Domaine multidisciplinaire] qui concerne l’ensemble du développement physique et mental, la promotion de la santé, les maladies physiques et les troubles somatoformes de l'enfant et de l'adolescent.

Spanish

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Record 12 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Psychology (General)
OBS

The Department of Clinical Health Psychology is both an academic department within the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Manitoba, and a Clinical Programme within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. For more information on our pre-doctoral internship progam, click on "Student Resources. "The Department of Clinical Health Psychology is a fully independent academic department within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Our mandate within the Faculty of Medicine is to teach undergraduate and graduate medical students, conduct research, train pre-doctoral Psychology Interns in our CPA and APA Accredited Internship program, and train Postdoctoral Residents. The clinical mandate of the Department of Clinical Health Psychology within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority involves developing and maintaining a comprehensive range of psychological services to serve the population in and around Winnipeg. In addition, the Department provides clinical and academic consultation and support to psychologists working within our Rural and Northern Psychology Program. Thus, the Department has academic and clinical responsibilities in many parts of the Province of Manitoba.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 13 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
DEF

The branch of psychology that investigates the psychological factors related to wellness and illness, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé

Spanish

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Record 14 2003-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Psychology (General)
OBS

The primary responsibility for the support of scholarly research and research training in psychology is shared by three federal granting Councils : the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council(SSHRC) ;the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC) ;and the Canadian Institute of Health Research(CIHR). The areas of jurisdiction of the three Councils are described in these guidelines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
OBS

L'aide à la recherche avancée et à la formation de chercheurs dans le domaine de la psychologie est principalement la responsabilité de trois Conseils de recherche fédéraux : le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines (CRSH), le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie (CRSNG) et les Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC). L'objet de ces directives est de définir le mandat particulier de chacun des Conseils dans ce domaine.

Spanish

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Record 15 1997-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

World Health Organization established a programme in 1996 to target the health needs of refugees and displaced persons, as well as those affected by wars and disasters. To complement support provided by UNHCR and other nongovernmental organizations, it prepared special guidelines, entitled Mental health and refugees, for use by those with no special training in psychology or mental health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

L'Organisation mondiale de la santé a créé, en 1996, un programme axé sur les besoins sanitaires des réfugiés et personnes déplacées ainsi que des victimes de guerre et de catastrophes naturelles. Pour compléter l'appui fourni par le HCR et par des organisations non gouvernementales, elle a préparé un guide spécial intitulé Mental health and refugees (version française en préparation) qui est destiné à des personnes n'ayant aucune formation particulière en psychologie ou en santé mentale.

Spanish

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Record 16 1993-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
CONT

"Cognitive perspectives in health psychology".

OBS

Source: Article in Cognitive therapy and research, 1992, 16(2), p. 165-182.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
CONT

"Théorie de l'imitation et recherche sur l'imitation dans une perspective cognitive".

OBS

Source : Article repéré dans la base de données Pascal.

Spanish

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Record 17 1993-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Organized to combine the efforts of leading researchers and experimenters in the multidisciplinary and interacting fields of human development and humanistic psychology which include research involving the body, mind, and those forces and phenomena acting upon the health, education, and welfare of mankind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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