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health insurance problems (yay 🇺🇸, home of the brave, land of the shit health system) Not sure about other countries with universal healthcare, but seeking t
by eswat 9y ago
health insurance problems (yay 🇺🇸, home of the brave, land of the shit health system)
Not sure about other countries with universal healthcare, but seeking therapy for depression in Canada isn’t exactly that much better.
Such treatments aren’t covered by public health insurance so you’ll be spending $100/hr CAD, likely more, out-of-pocket.
When I sought therapy, and this is probably due to unfortunate timing or being in an underserved city (but highly doubt it being Ottawa), I had to wait 3+ months before any therapist near me had room. By that time I had largely remedied my depression myself out of necessity.
EDIT: Realized I’m conflating psychiatry and psychotherapy with my comment. The former is covered by our system but due to the demand you’re looking at several months before seeing someone. My example of waiting 3+ months was just for a psychotherapist.
- stevewillows 9y agoCheck with your local mental health outpatient care. They most likely have a 10 week CBT group program. You'll also most likely be assigned to a staff psychiatrist or therapist. I did the program through my local outpatient, and it was awesome. It wasn't a total fix, but it did help me to become aware of some toxic patterns, triggers, and responses. In BC there are other groups after the 10 week course that are offered during the day, but that's not realistic for most people.
- icc97 9y agoI could only see a therapist in the UK because my job's private medical insurance gave me £1500/year to spend. Those I knew who tried to get help on the NHS were just prescribed drugs by their doctor without being referred to a psychiatrist or a psychotherapist.