Overview
Mental health belongs in primary care. This program offers repeated touchpoints for anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, and stress-related symptoms—using validated tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) when helpful. We prioritize evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT) and discuss medications when indicated, with monitoring for side effects and interactions. For public education, CAMH provides trustworthy resources. If you are in immediate danger, call 911; for suicide crisis support in Canada, call or text 988.
Severe psychosis, acute mania, or eating disorders require urgent specialist care—we facilitate referral.
What’s included
- Validated screening and diagnosis discussion in plain language
- Referrals to psychologists, social workers, or community counselling; EAP navigation
- Medication initiation and titration with scheduled follow-up
- Safety planning for self-harm; crisis pathways
- Coordination with psychiatry for complex cases
- Brief counselling on sleep, stress, and substance use
Who it’s for
Adults and teens with anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD concerns, burnout, or stress-related symptoms who want primary-care continuity.
Questions
If you may harm yourself or others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Many antidepressants take 2–6 weeks for benefit; we schedule early follow-up to adjust dose and monitor side effects.
Often both—therapy treats skills and patterns; medications can reduce severe symptoms so therapy works better.