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What services does BRIA offer for PMS/PMDD?

At BRIA, we understand the interplay between your menstrual cycle and mental health problems.  BRIA clinicians have extensive experience with these concerns and will provide evidence-based treatments with empathy. We offer comprehensive mental health services to support you and your partner (if needed) at this time. During our MEDI Hormone Assessment, a BRIA Nurse Practitioner will consider your health and mental health concerns and prescribe hormonal or psychiatric medications when needed. Or, you may benefit from our more in-depth MAXI Mental Health Assessment. 

To understand which assessment you should start with, book a MINI here.

What services does BRIA offer in pregnancy or the postpartum period?

At BRIA, we understand the potentially complex challenges and stresses of pregnancy and the postpartum period. BRIA clinicians have extensive experience treating women and their partners at these significant stages of life, and will provide evidence-based treatments with empathy. We offer comprehensive mental health and other services to support you and your partner as you navigate pregnancy and becoming parents.

In addition to individual therapy, we offer couples therapy and our MAXI comprehensive mental health assessment, including medication reviews. You can also book sleep support here (for yourself and also for sleep training your baby) or get advice from our dietitian here

To  learn what services will be most useful for you, start by booking a MINI here. Partners can book Supporting Partners Therapy directly here

What services does BRIA offer in perimenopause or menopause?

At BRIA, we understand the potentially complex challenges and stresses of midlife. BRIA clinicians have extensive experience treating women going through perimenopause and menopause, and will provide evidence-based treatments with empathy.

During our MEDI comprehensive hormone assessment, a BRIA nurse clinician will assess your physical and mental health concerns and may prescribe menopause hormone therapy. Since many women struggle with depression and anxiety in perimenopause and menopause, you may also get a MAXI mental health assessment to address your mental health needs. 

In addition, you can start individual therapy, couples therapy or sex therapy. Our mental health providers are “Menopause Mental Health Certified by BRIA.” You can also book sleep support here or get advice from our expert Registered Dietitian here

To  learn what services will be most useful for you as you navigate perimenopause and menopause, start by booking a MINI here

Can I use BRIA services if I don’t live in Ontario?

Currently, all BRIA services are offered in Ontario, but some talk therapies are available in other provinces too. Please email care@betterbria.com to ask about getting care in your home province. You can also sign up for our Newsletter here to receive updates about expansion.

Do I need a referral from my doctor?

No! You can start by booking a MINI Mental Health Assessment directly. You will then be given an individualized Care Plan, which may include recommendations for a more in-depth hormone or mental health assessment. You can book the MINI here.

You can start right away by self-booking BRIA therapies, sleep support, or care with our Registered Dietitian. Book those services directly here.

Can BRIA write a letter to help me take a sick leave from work?

Generally, BRIA staff do not write letters for medical sick leaves or accommodations in the workplace. The reason to get care at BRIA is to get the services to support your recovery and to help you feel better so that you can function at your best, at home and at work.

How will My BRIA Team Work Together?

Any client or patient at BRIA who works with more than one healthcare professional will benefit from BRIA’s team-based care. This leads to cohesive care so you will not fall through the cracks.

Your Care Coordinator is at the centre of the BRIA care system. You may connect with her at the start of your journey with BRIA and she will be someone who you can connect with at other points along the way. Whether you need therapy or work with one of our other healthcare providers, your team of professionals will share information and updates about you and your progress, in order to best support you,  guide you, and ensure you are getting the care you need. 

Will the information that I share with BRIA be shared with other people?

At BRIA, we value the privacy of your personal health care information. 

We do not save the information from the quiz responses that you entered on our website. 

Once you have agreed to meet with a BRIA Care Coordinator for a MINI Assessment, your information will be entered into our electronic medical record, Jane APP. In Jane APP, all of your information is stored privately and securely. Each BRIA health care provider who you see will input information into your secure electronic chart on Jane App. Once you begin BRIA services, we will set up an account for you on Greenspace, for symptom tracking. This online service is also PHIPA compliant and will store the information that you enter in a secure manner.

How much do BRIA services cost?

The cost of BRIA services varies depending on the exact service. For the most up- to-date pricing information, please refer to our booking site, https://betterbria.janeapp.com/.

Does BRIA Prescribe Menopause Hormone Therapy?

BRIA’s MEDI Hormone Assessment is a thorough hormone assessment that will address your concerns and symptoms during the menopause transition and in menopause.

The MEDI Hormone Assessment is done by a Nurse Practitioner who reviews your current concerns and medical history.  At the end of the MEDI, you will be provided with comprehensive treatment recommendations: health, lifestyle and medication options, including menopause hormone therapy, if needed.

To access the MEDI, start with a MINI Assessment with our Care Coordinators to see if this is right for you.

If you have any questions, please email care@betterbria.com.