Welcome to Smith Psychological Services
We believe taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
We are now offering telephone and video consults.
Just 50% of Canadians would tell friends or co-workers that they have a family member with a mental illness, compared to 72% who would discuss a diagnosis of cancer and 68% who would talk about a family member having diabetes.
~ Canadian Medical Association (2008). 8th Annual National Report Card on Health Care
In any given year, one in five Canadians experiences a mental health or addiction problem. Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and income levels, and cultures. Mental illnesses can be treated effectively.
~ Smetanin et al. (2011). The life and economic impact of major mental illnesses in Canada: 2011-2014
20% of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives. Anxiety disorders affect 5% of the household population, causing mild to severe impairment.
~ Fast Facts About Mental Illness : Canadian Mental Health Association (2014) : www.chma.ca
In response to Health Canada and Alberta Health Services precautions limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Ms.Smith will continue to provide in-office services going forward, but only providing individual services. Couples and family sessions are all being moved into a form of tele-consulting.
In lieu of face-to-face sessions, Ms. Smith will remain available to individuals for scheduled phone consultations. Please notify our office in advance should you wish to replace an in-office meeting with a telephone meeting, and kindly provide us with a phone number to contact you.
We have taken multiple steps in-office to avoid the spread of the virus. All common areas and surfaces (doorknobs, handrails, handles) are being routinely sanitized and we have switched to using single-use paper towel in the washrooms. Furthermore, all clients entering the office will be asked to wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer.
If you suspect you have been in contact with anyone who has had exposure, or if you have any symptoms, please inform us and cancel your appointment immediately; you are also reminded to contact 811 for further direction/support regarding health-related issues.
Should you need to cancel your appointment, we would appreciate as much notification as possible, but will suspend our 2-day notification of cancellation policy under the current circumstances.