Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne, Vol 66(2), May 2025, 69-79; doi:10.1037/cap0000435
This article reflects on a professional journey in clinical psychology shaped by curiosity, circumstance and perhaps an inclination to take the less travelled path. While award articles typically centre on the awardees’ body of work, I opted to go in a different direction. My experiences have placed me both within and outside the profession for decades, and this dual perspective informs my examination of the field’s evolution over the past 30 years, highlighting both significant achievements and pressing challenges. The mental health system has expanded, yet the demand for services continues to outpace capacity. In response, I propose ways the profession might adapt, integrating emerging trends and reimagining its role in a rapidly changing landscape. The goal of this article was less to present definitive answers and more to provoke critical dialogue—like the candid conversations that emerge after formal meetings end. By embracing uncertainty and unconventional routes, including different ways of seeing our profession, technology and particularly artificial intelligence, we may find new ways forward for psychology and mental health care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)