For the 1 in 5 Canadians struggling with a mental health concern, they are tasked with the challenge of navigating a fragmented and confusing mental healthcare system. While this should be a simple task, it can often be an overwhelming experience for patients. This article provides an overview of the structure of Ontario’s mental health system and attempts to simplify the potential routes to getting support. Where to begin? Often patients’ first point of contact with the mental healthcare system …
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When it comes to assessment, symptom detection, and treatment planning, therapists need to be attentive to details and have a keen eye for potential red flags in their clients’ mental …
What do clients really think of progress measurement? An interview with a Registered Psychotherapist
One of the most common objections that therapists have when considering whether to introduce progress measurement into their practice is the idea that clients will not engage or see value …
Whether you are a psychologist, a social worker, or a psychotherapist, most mental health clinicians recognize the importance of the therapeutic alliance. Yet, research suggests that there are often inconsistencies in therapists’ perception of the strength of the alliance when compared to clients’ perception of the alliance. …
Quick Summary: When done in a coordinated way, consistent progress measurement also allows for performance evaluation of broad mental health systems, providing insight into their impact and to inform further system change. …
Quick Summary: There are new legislative changes to psychotherapy supervision outlined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (the “RHPA”). These new rules apply to clinicians providing supervised psychotherapy services in Ontario.
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The CPA recently released a special task force report (the “Report”) to provide guidance to psychotherapy practitioners as well as to policy-makers, educators, and funders of psychological interventions regarding the need to measure outcome and patient progress in order to provide evidence-based treatment. …
Quick Summary: There is a growing body of research looking at the relationship between diet and mental health. This article explores nutrition's influence on the prevention and development of mental illness, with a particular focus on the effects of probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. …
Quick Summary: This article will describe a model for stress and anxiety, while providing some practical strategies that can be utilized by your patients. It was developed with the support of Psychology Compass, an online resource of science-backed lessons that have been developed by their team of PHDs. …
Quick Summary: In this article, we will highlight important resources in the Greater Toronto Area that are free for youth patients. They are separated into 3 categories (crises, drop-in, and long term programs) depending on the situation that you are managing. …
Quick summary: Research has demonstrated a co-dependency between chronic physical illness and mental illness. The following article will explore the relationship between diabetes and depression, the impact of medication on these conditions and some key considerations when treating diabetes. …