Psychologists are trusted professionals who help people through mental and emotional challenges with expert care. Their role as guides, diagnosticians, and therapists is founded on extensive education, ethical practice, confidentiality, and compassion. Psychologists rarely seek public help, so when they raise concerns or advocacy calls, it signals serious stakes for the profession and those relying on its integrity.

Ontario’s mental health crisis isn’t solved by more psychologists but by smarter use of existing professionals and better integration.

Dr. Paula Miceli critiques the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario’s proposal to lower education and training standards for psychologists, warning it risks public safety and professional integrity. She argues that reducing practicum hours, supervision, and the doctoral requirement weakens ethical reasoning and competence, undermining trust in mental health care and threatening quality and safety for Ontarians.