After Reading About the History of How Mental Illness Has

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Essay

After reading about the history of how mental illness has been dealt with, you are determined to advance the profession of psychology. You have been chosen to speak at a conference for the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Task Force to promote evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical psychology. Define EBP, state the "goods" that it promises and how it can deliver them. Operationalize the concept of EBP for clinicians (i.e., what behaviours on the part of the clinician are entailed by a commitment to EBP?); make recommendations for how this could be implemented in one's practice and spread throughout the profession.

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Definitions:

Sty

Inflamed ciliary gland of the eye.

Sebum

An oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands that helps moisturize and protect the skin.

Lysozyme

An enzyme that breaks down the cell walls of bacteria, found in saliva, tears, and other secretions, contributing to the body's immune defense.

Tears

A salty liquid produced by glands in the eye, serving functions in lubrication, protection, and reducing bacterial contamination.