Why is psychology important in everyday lives? - Jennifer Voth, PhD

Apr 22, 2021

 

Why is psychology important in everyday lives?

Many think psychology is only for students, academics and therapists. But psychology is both a practical and theoretical topic that can be used in many ways and applied in all areas of life.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. Psychology consists of many fields or specialties, including neuropsychology, industrial/organizational, cognition, developmental, and clinical, and can be practiced in a wide variety of settings, such as universities, colleges, and schools, healthcare centres, government agencies, criminal justice, private practices, and business.

Some of the aspects where psychology is used to: assess and diagnose mental health conditions, treat mental health disorders through psychotherapy and behavior modification, assist athletes in their performance, and to consult and design organizational programs to offer education around behaviour changes and best practices.

Psychology & Research

Psychology is also an important area of research, with new discoveries and applications constantly being uncovered to improve the well-being of people locally and around the world.  At Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare - a Centre of Excellence in Mental Health & Addictions and Rehabilitation Care - we regularly collaborate with clinicians and researchers at St. Clair College, the University of Windsor and Windsor Regional Hospital on research projects. Two such projects include studying the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our local healthcare workers and the other exploring the experiences of caregivers providing care to a loved one living with a mental illness and/or addiction. 

Learn more about these studies, and how they will benefit our community:

The Psychological Impact of the COVID—19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers

Caring for the Caregiver

About the Expert: 

Dr. Jennifer Voth

Dr. Voth joined the University of Windsor Department of Kinesiology as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in July 2020 and has been working full-time at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) since January 2018 as a Research Associate in the Research & Evaluation Services Department. Prior to her position at HDGH, she spent five years as a Statistical Analyst and Research Consultant at the University Health Network in Toronto collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams on rehabilitation, health services, and health policy research projects. She holds a Master’s and PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Windsor and is actively involved in publishing research in the areas of rehabilitation sciences, health services, and system performance.

 


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