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:

Ambrosia

In mythology, the food or drink of the gods, often depicted as conferring immortality; in the modern context, it can refer to something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

Red-money Income

Is not a standard economic term and may refer to disposable income after taxes, but without an established definition, it's speculative.

Trust

A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, often considered fundamental in social, economic, and political relationships.

Government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community, charged with directing and administering public policy and affairs.