Mental Health

North Peel FHTs mental health team is comprised of Social Workers and a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist.

 

The North Peel FHT Mental Health Social Workers provides assessment, short-term psychosocial/mental health counselling and education, advocacy and community referrals. Patients meet with the Social worker for regular sessions at intervals determined together by the client and the social worker.

 

The Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist at North Peel Family Health Team provides parent consultation, psychological assessment, diagnosis, and short-term evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents (up to 18 years).

The following include some of the areas that might be addressed by the Social Worker:

 

  • Anxiety management

  • Stress management

  • Managing depression

  • Substance misuse/abuse

  • Senior's mental health

  • Long-term care needs

  • Grief / Bereavement

  • Trauma / Abuse

  • Self-Esteem

  • Homelessness

  • Income Security

  • Work/disability issues

  • Marital / Couple Issues

  • Family concerns/conflict

  • Other concerns and difficulties

 

The following include some of the areas that might be addressed by the Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist:

  • Learning disabilities

  • School problems

  • Difficulties with managing strong emotions

  • Challenging and oppositional behaviours

  • Self Harm & Suicidality

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • OCD

  • Parent-Child Attachment

The social worker can provide services through:

  • one on one counselling

  • couples and family counselling

  • support groups

 

Psychologists do not prescribe medications but work with patients and their families using evidence-based and individualized therapeutic approaches.

The North Peel FHT Social Workers have both a Bachelors's Degree and a Master's degree in Social Work and are registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. 

Referrals for social work services are made by the North Peel FHT family physicians or allied health professionals.

The Social Worker provides assessment, short-term psychosocial/mental health counselling and education, advocacy and community referrals. Patients meet with the Social worker for regular sessions at intervals determined together by the client and the social worker.

 

Psychologists are regulated health care professionals who are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. A Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist has specialized training and experience with the developmental and psychological needs of children and adolescents.

 

Psychologists complete a four year Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree, followed by seven to nine years of Master’s level and Doctoral studies, which include two to three full-year practical training placements, and a one year full-time internship under the supervision of registered psychologists. After completing their studies and training, psychologists complete an additional two years of supervised practice prior to becoming registered to practice autonomously. Psychologists in Ontario play a critical role in clinical health care, education, research, and mental health promotion. They work in a variety of settings including hospitals, community agencies, private practice, school boards, and primary care.

For more information about Psychologists please visit the website of the Ontario Psychological Association: https://www.psych.on.ca/About-Psychology.