Debunking Psychology

The field of psychology plays an important role in multiple social domains. In addition to working in mental health, psychology researchers and practitioners contribute to such diverse fields as education, organisational development and marketing, among others. However, despite its broad reach, there remain many misconceptions about psychology and a general lack of knowledge regarding the role psychology plays beyond the field of mental health. This workshop addresses some of these misconceptions and seeks to demystify what it means to study and work in the field of psychology. Participants will look at concrete examples of how psychology research is conducted and explore examples of real-world applications beyond the field of mental health.