Can I just see a BRIA psychiatrist directly?

At BRIA, we have created a “stepped care” model of service; we offer people the type of care that is best suited to treat their severity and type of symptoms.

As a first step, the BRIA Care Coordinators offer the MINI Mental Health Assessment, where they assess presenting stressors and concerns. From there, the Care Coordinator may recommend a more in-depth mental health assessment by a mental health professional and an MD Psychiatrist. 

If you are seen by the MD Psychiatrist, you may be prescribed medications (if needed) and then offered brief follow-up to ensure that these are helpful and effective.

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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. 

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 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 support does BRIA offer people who have had a pregnancy loss or termination?

At BRIA, we understand the trauma, deep sadness, and complexity of a pregnancy loss or termination and its impact on mental health. BRIA clinicians have extensive experience treating individuals who have gone through these experiences and will provide evidence-based treatments with empathy. We offer comprehensive mental health services to support you and your partner at this time.

In addition to individual therapy, we offer couples therapy and comprehensive mental health assessments, including medication reviews. 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 support does BRIA offer people going through fertility treatments?

At BRIA, we understand the complex challenges and stresses of the fertility journey and its impact on mental health. BRIA clinicians have extensive experience treating individuals navigating the fertility journey and will provide evidence-based treatments with empathy. We offer comprehensive mental health services to support you and your partner as you navigate this experience.

In addition to individual therapy, we offer couples therapy and comprehensive mental health assessments, including medication reviews. BRIA also offers Implications Counselling. To learn what services will be most useful for you, start by booking a MINI here. Partners can book Supporting Partners Therapy directly here. 

Do BRIA MDs prescribe medications during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

BRIA MD psychiatrists are experts in treating pregnant and postpartum women. They also stay up to date with current safety evidence. After a MAXI Mental Health Assessment, medications, such as an antidepressant, may be prescribed. The BRIA Psychiatrists will review the benefits and risks of medication use with each patient, in particular when they are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Psychiatrists also provide “Preconception Counselling” for those who are on psychiatric medication and want to learn about the safety of their medication when planning a pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment. Start by booking a MINI Mental Health Assessment here.