Young Psychologists Association
What we do (Programs & Services)
A) Mental Health Programs
Campus Mental Health Program: peer support, workshops, stress management, exam anxiety clinics.
Community Clinics & Referrals: low-cost counselling partners; curated helpline directory.
Psychoeducation Toolkits: depression, anxiety, trauma, suicide prevention, self-care.
B) Drug Addiction Prevention & Recovery Support
School & College Awareness Drives: substance use risks, refusal skills, family education.
Rehabilitation Support: referral pathways to licensed facilities; reintegration support groups.
Policy Advocacy: evidence-based recommendations to reduce stigma and increase access.
C) Research & Publications
YPA Research Circle: methods clinics, statistics helpdesks, IRB basics, ethics.
Working Paper Series: student and early-career publications.
Conference Participation: abstracts, posters, travel guidance, and presentation coaching.
D) Training & Certifications
Workshops: CBT basics, motivational interviewing, psychological first aid,
assessment skills.
Certificates: participation, facilitation, and advanced modules (with rubrics).
Trainer Pool: vetted facilitators and supervisor network.
E) Conferences & Events
YPA Annual Summit (Flagship) :international speakers, research tracks, awards.
Quarterly Symposia : themed mini-conferences.
Webinar Series : monthly expert talks.
F) Community & Campus Outreach
Ambassador Program :recruit, train, and empower student leaders.
Parents & Teachers Sessions : mental health literacy and classroom strategies.
Special Days: World Mental Health Day, Drug Abuse Day, Suicide Prevention
Day.
Impact
From Awareness to Action
