Library Guides: Psychology: Online sources & statistics

Government resources

Government information can provide valuable statistical data for your assignments. Surveys and data such as Mental Health and Access to Care Survey (MHACS) can provide you with important context on the state of mental health in Canada while the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth could provide valuable information for students of Developmental Psychology.

Note: Navigating government data can be challenging. If you need help tracking down government data, contact the library!

Statistics Canada: Data
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada's economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers. Access data such as data tables, microdata and data visualizations, on a wide range of subjects.
Statistics Canada: Standards, Data Sources and Methods
The purpose of the Standards, Data Sources and Methods website is to provide information that will assist in the interpretation of Statistics Canada's published data. Also known as metadata, this information is provided to ensure an understanding of the key basic concepts that define the data, including variables and classifications, survey methodology and key aspects of data quality. The website also provides direct access to questionnaires and other standards-related information.
Statistics Canada: Quality of Life Hub
The Quality of Life Framework for Canada aims to measure what matters most to Canadians, to help drive evidence-based budgeting and decision-making at the federal level. Learn about Canada's Quality of Life Framework, and find the latest releases, data publications, and reference material on subjective and objective measures of wellbeing.

Professional associations & organizations

Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is the largest national association for the science, practice and education of psychology in Canada. We have been championing Canadian psychological science, practice and education since 1939. CPA's mission is advancing research, knowledge and the application of psychology in the service of society through advocacy, support and collaboration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with 173,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members and supporters. Our mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides standardized and actionable data and information to drive improvements in health care, health system performance and population health across Canada.