Psychology in Primary Care

Ontario Psychological Association's Primary Care Account. Increasing access to psychologists in #FHTs & #CHCs improves healthcare for everyone.

[Ontario Ministry of Health @ONThealth]

February is #PsychologyMonth.

Let’s celebrate the psychologists working hard to support the #MentalHealth of people across Ontario.

Thank you for making a positive difference!

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

Do you need to connect your patient to psychological services?

The OPA has partnered with Ontario eServices to help easily connect patients to psychologists. Refer your patients from your EMR and stay updated every step of the way.

Learn more: https://t.co/jI5bAVdHvS

[Hamilton Spectator @TheSpec]

Hamiltonians were among the top requesters for private psychological services in 2022, with more residents asking for help compared to the year before, @jfrketich reports #HamOnt
https://t.co/v1oCZN20tX

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

Mental health challenges can be difficult. Finding the right support shouldn’t be.

https://t.co/7uYsnXgBib makes it easy, connecting you with licensed psychologists who can help explore your specific needs.

Learn more: https://t.co/5GoBwd2Tbu

#MentalHealth

[Sylvain Roy 🇨🇦 @DrSylvainRoy]

Congratulations to all! I’d like to particularly acknowledge Dr. Alarakhia from @eHealthCE, Kevin Jones from @StrataHealth & Ahad Bandealy from @geta_headapp for their contribution to mental health in collaboration with @ONPsych.

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

Physicians, nurse practitioners & inter-professional teams can refer patients directly to psychologists through their EMR by accessing OPA’s central intake & matching service: Here’s where to start
https://t.co/J9lLt0Ja6N
#mentalhealth #psychologists #eReferrals #digitalhealth

[Amplify Care (formerly eHealthCE) @eHealthCE]

This intake process enhances communication between care providers and facilitates timely and more seamless transitions across the care continuum for patients – great to see!

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Mental health services for Ontario children reached ‘desperate’ levels in the past year https://t.co/WZZOWR8MPL

[Sylvain Roy 🇨🇦 @DrSylvainRoy]

Our kids need our help. This is the latest data showing that kids are struggling.

I call on the Ontario government to help break down silos, increase cross ministerial collaboration & partnerships, and invest heavily in #MentalHealth care. #onpoli

https://t.co/SOeVpShEem

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

Presented by @DrSylvainRoy, this webinar is for #psychologists & psychological associates wanting to learn more about psychological service requests & eReferral trends in Ontario.

Feed Your Mind Webinar
Tuesday, Feb 21
12:00-1:00 pm (EST)

🔗: https://t.co/incwrz7YMd

[Strata Health Canada @StrataHealth]

How is your health region meeting increasing demands for #MentalHealth services? Do you have insight into the greatest needs of your population?

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how @ONPsych is converting #eReferrals into meaningful data: https://t.co/jRGlgxnz75

[Strata Health Canada @StrataHealth]

New data from @ONPsych shows that service requests for privately delivered psychological services increased in 2022. In this article published by @TheSpec, @DrSylvainRoy shares his perspective on the issue.

Read now: https://t.co/jxc2QWxjBS

[Sylvain Roy 🇨🇦 @DrSylvainRoy]

New data from the @ONPsych shows that psychological service requests increased in 2022. As we continue to monitor demand, @ONThealth could help reduce inequity by providing funding options for Ontarians. Here’s my perpective on the issue.

https://t.co/7SpeSXDyHI #mentalhealth

[Sylvain Roy 🇨🇦 @DrSylvainRoy]

Thank you @CityNewsTO for covering this story. Demand for psychological services has increased by 47% for adults and 104% for children and youth between 2021 and 2022. @KarlingDonoghue @fil_martino @ONPsych

[Sylvain Roy 🇨🇦 @DrSylvainRoy]

New data from @ONPsych shows that the demand for psychological services has increased.

In this @TheSpec Op-Ed, I discuss
• Increase in demand (104% for kids)
• Wait time
• Need for service matching & navigation
• Publicly funded care
• Virtual Care
https://t.co/E1cQ67uajp

[Sylvain Roy 🇨🇦 @DrSylvainRoy]

@CityofToronto Mayor @JohnTory is calling for a national summit on mental health, saying we are seeing a “mental health crisis,” the effects of which are playing out in Toronto every day. https://t.co/1DvZQ12Opz #MentalHealthMatters

[Ontario Ministry of Health @ONThealth]

#HealthCare workers: Are you feeling impacted by stress related to working on the frontlines?

#MentalHealth support is available to help you cope, including resources you can access on your own, with a group of peers or with a clinician. https://t.co/5NYl4e3UKI

#BellLetsTalk

[Fil Martino @fil_martino]

New data from the Ontario Psychological Association shows a staggering increase in demand for mental health services across the province. Tune in to @CityNewsTO today for the details.
https://t.co/Egz0JO4hn5

[Tricia Mason @TriciaMason_]

According to the Ontario Psychological Association the demand for mental health supports grew over 50% in 2022. Today I spoke to the OPA and local experts on the mental health situation.

More at 6PM & 11PM @GlobalPtbo @CHEXNewswatch

WATCH: https://t.co/6ScPyEg3pF

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

Over the last two years, the OPA leveraged its partnership with @StrataHealth to better understand the changing needs for mental health supports in our communities. Data show a sharp increase in service demand across Ontario. Read the full release here: https://t.co/OBGnnVeQdI