Do psychologists provide a diagnosis concerning psychological, behavioural, and mental functioning?
Psychologists are authorized by the Regulated Health Professions Act to diagnose and treat neuropsychological disorders and dysfunctions, as well as, psychotic, neurotic and personality disorders and dysfunctions and the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. Psychologists also work with more every day problems such as stress management, marital, couples, family counseling, and work-related issues such as performance, professional development, career fit, and burn-out.
