Psynopsis

Deadline: November 29, 2024

Title: First Responders and Other Public Safety Personnel – Psychological Impacts of Service

First responders (e.g., firefighters, paramedics, police) and other public safety personnel (PSP; e.g., border services, correctional workers, Indigenous emergency managers, operational and intelligence personnel, public safety communicators, search and rescue personnel) provide a broad range of services to Canadians. As a function of their service, PSP are at increased risk for various mental health challenges resulting from extraordinary exposures to potentially psychologically traumatic events, as well as other operational and organizational stressors, and numerous barriers to accessing evidence-based services. We invite insightful articles that can help clarify the challenges faced by PSP, the gaps in knowledge, research, and services, and pathways forward for building solutions..

We also invite articles about existing interventions / programs that have been successful at addressing these psychological impacts.

Deadline: September 5, 2024

Title: Education and Training

“*Due to tremendous response, kindly note we are no longer accepting submissions for this issue of Psynopsis*

So much of what we do is steeped in history. It’s where we come from, it’s what makes us proud, and it makes us comfortable. If we were given a chance to aspire for something different, what would we hold onto and what would we shift and change to meet what will be coming to us over the next decade in science, practice, and education? What types of education and training does the next generation of psychologist need?

We seek insightful articles that address innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, training models, and the challenges and opportunities in educating future psychologists. Whether you are an educator, researcher, or practitioner, share your experiences and research findings to contribute to the evolving field of education and training in psychology.