Resources
Whether you're a student, professional, or member of the public, explore our psychology-related resources and collaborations & find links to local hotlines and mental health support services.
For Practioners
- MAJIF: Liability Insurance
- Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine
- JamPsych Ethical Guidelines
- Telepsychology Guidelines
- Local Acts:
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- WHO Quality rights
- PAHO Policy for Improving Mental Health
- Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)
- LGBTQ Community Mental Health Support Handbook for Practitioners
- Directory of Services for Children & Families
- Mandatory Reporting (Office of the Children’s Advocate)
- CAPRI Mind the Gap: The inadequacy of Mental Health Services for Children (June 2021)
Caribbean Journals
For Psychology/Counselling students
APA style guide tips:
- The APA Style Website – The American Psychological Association website for all things APA Style- referencing, paper format, in-text citations and more.
- The APA Style Blog – The official companion to the APA Style Manual.
- Perdue University Online Writing Lab – APA formatting and style guide.
Grad school application tips:
- NextGen Psych Scholars Program
- Psychin’ Out
- Self care while in grad school
Wellbeing Resources
Now available on Amazon or Fontana Pharmacy island wide
Affiliated associations
- Jamaican Psychiatric Association
- Jamaican Association of Social Workers
- Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education
- Jamaica Mental Health Advocacy Network (JAMHAN)
- Medical Association of Jamaica
- Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica
- Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities
- Jamaica Association for the Deaf
- Jamaica Society for the Blind
- Jamaica Red Cross
Regional
International
Collaborations
American Psychological Association (APA)- Global Psychology Alliance:
- Memorandum of Understanding (signed Nov. 2018)
- GPA Summit Resolution – Columbia (June 2022)
- GPA Summit Proclamation– Lisbon, Portugal (Nov. 2019)
- Population climate action framework
- White paper on population health
- Against violence in the home
- Psychological Contributions to Addressing the Climate Crisis
- Global Psychology Learning Leadership Institute
- JamPsych members in cohort 1: Daniella Sykes, Christina Silvera
- Jampsych members in cohort 2: Shané Cummings
Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations (CANPA):
- The Jamaican Psychological Society hosted the Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology in Kingston, Jamaica in 2018.
- JamPsych members remain involved in CANPA leadership: Dr. Margarett Barnett (CANPA IPP), Dr. Ishtar Govia (CANPA Vice President), Dr. Kai Morgan (CANPA Co-Chair of Professional Practice & Standards) and Djavila Ho (President & Elders Committee)
Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD):
- MOU includes course on Jamaican Sign Language & Deaf Culture Level One to mental health practitioners. The aim of this programme was to support full communication & access to social services for the Deaf community, by equipping psychologists with basic JSL.
- Of the fourteen (14) persons enrolled in the course, 57% were successful.
Ministry of Health & Wellness & Ministry Of Education & Youth: Mental Wellness NOW:
- JamPsych members participated in this mental health awareness initiative delivering presentations on stress and coping in schools across the island.
- MOHW Holistic Wellness-Mental: Watch Video Here
U-Matter Chatline Steering Committee:
- JamPsych executive members sit on this steering committee.
- JamPsych support offered through issuing calls for volunteer counsellors to support the chatline.
Meta Transitions: Jamaica Series
- This six-episode series, developed and hosted by JamPsych member Tricia-Kay Williams M.A., RCC, and CEO of Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd, focuses on mental health in Jamaica and highlights stories shared by Jamaican psychologists.
- Watch Video Here
For Public
Mental health resources & hotlines
888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683)
888-NEW-LIFE (888-639-5433)
24 hr confidential counselling for children & teens
Tel: 888-SAFE-SPOT(7233-7768)
Text: 876-439-5199
Snapchat: @safespotja
Instagram: @safespotja
Messaging based chatline for youth.
WhatsApp: 876-838-4897
North East region: 876-972-2272
Southern region: 876-962-3370
Western region: 876-952-5100-9
South East region: 876-930-1152/928-1381-9
Female callers: 876-553-0372
Male callers: 876-553-0387
1-888-PROTECT (776-8328)
1-800-598-7607
For Public
Mental health resources & hotlines
Call, text or WhatsApp
876-875-2328
Call, text or WhatsApp
876-399-HELP (4357)
For Practioners
Caribbean Journals
For Psychology/Counselling students
APA style guide tips:
- The APA Style Website – The American Psychological Association website for all things APA Style- referencing, paper format, in-text citations and more.
- The APA Style Blog – The official companion to the APA Style Manual.
- Perdue University Online Writing Lab – APA formatting and style guide.
Grad school application tips:
- NextGen Psych Scholars Program
- Psychin’ Out
- Self care while in grad school
For Public
Mental health resources & hotlines
888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683)
888-NEW-LIFE (888-639-5433)
24 hr confidential counselling for children & teens
Tel: 888-SAFE-SPOT(7233-7768)
Text: 876-439-5199
Snapchat: @safespotja
Instagram: @safespotja
Messaging based chatline for youth.
WhatsApp: 876-838-4897
North East region: 876-972-2272
Southern region: 876-962-3370
Western region: 876-952-5100-9
South East region: 876-930-1152/928-1381-9
Female callers: 876-553-0372
Male callers: 876-553-0387
1-888-PROTECT (776-8328)
1-800-598-7607
Call, text or WhatsApp
876-875-2328
Call, text or WhatsApp
876-399-HELP (4357)
Affiliated associations
- Jamaican Psychiatric Association
- Jamaican Association of Social Workers
- Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education
- Jamaica Mental Health Advocacy Network (JAMHAN)
- Medical Association of Jamaica
- Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica
- Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities
- Jamaica Association for the Deaf
- Jamaica Society for the Blind
- Jamaica Red Cross
Regional
International
Collaborations
American Psychological Association (APA)- Global Psychology Alliance
- Memorandum of Understanding (signed Nov. 2018)
- GPA Summit Resolution – Columbia (June 2022)
- GPA Summit Proclamation– Lisbon, Portugal (Nov. 2019)
- Population climate action framework
- White paper on population health
- Against violence in the home
- Psychological Contributions to Addressing the Climate Crisis
- Global Psychology Learning Leadership Institute
- JamPsych members in cohort 1: Daniella Sykes, Christina Silvera
- Jampsych members in cohort 2: Shané Summings
Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations (CANPA)
- The Jamaican Psychological Society hosted the Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology in Kingston, Jamaica in 2018.
- JamPsych members remain involved in CANPA leadership: Dr. Margarett Barnett (CANPA IPP), Dr. Ishtar Govia (CANPA Vice President), Dr. Kai Morgan (CANPA Co-Chair of Professional Practice & Standards) and Djavila Ho (President & Elders Committee)
Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD)
- MOU includes course on Jamaican Sign Language & Deaf Culture Level One to mental health practitioners. The aim of this programme was to support full communication & access to social services for the Deaf community, by equipping psychologists with basic JSL.
- Of the fourteen (14) persons enrolled in the course, 57% were successful.
Ministry of Health & Wellness & Ministry Of Education & Youth: Mental Wellness NOW
- JamPsych members participated in this mental health awareness initiative delivering presentations on stress and coping in schools across the island.
- MOHW Holistic Wellness-Mental: Watch Video Here
U-Matter Chatline Steering Committee
- JamPsych executive members sit on this steering committee.
- JamPsych support offered through issuing calls for volunteer counsellors to support the chatline.
Meta Transitions: Jamaica Series
- This six-episode series, developed and hosted by JamPsych member Tricia-Kay Williams M.A., RCC, and CEO of Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd, focuses on mental health in Jamaica and highlights stories shared by Jamaican psychologists.
- Watch Video Here
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