Article One: Transitioning to Remote Service Delivery Mental health and wellness services have been forced to implement significant changes to service delivery in order to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. These organization have been faced with new challenges, including the need to drastically change traditional service delivery models, learning and implementing secure and confidential platforms for online mental health services, and providing support for staff in transitioning their practice to operate virtually. We interviewed staff from four Canadian mental health …
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As the Coronavirus situation remains serious and unpredictable, traditional mental health services are learning to adjust to the ‘new normal’. Many mental health clinics and providers are uncertain on how …
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Therapists often ask if they can use video-platforms to provide remote counselling and which platforms are best for private practice. While there are functionality factors to consider when making your …
Implementing measurement based care (“MBC“) holds significant upside. The research points to a more engaged client base, a reduction in drop-out rates and an improvement in long-term symptom change. Yet …
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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 …