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Tell me all about the ADHD Assessment!

  • 1) What assessment methods are used?
  • Before the in-depth clinical assessment with a BRIA ADHD specialist, we use the following scales to see if you have ADHD or another mental health  concern:
  • PHQ9
  • GAD7
  • BRIA Life Stressor Questionnaire
  • ASRS
  • Weiss (WFIRS-S)
  • 2) Will other conditions be addressed?
  • YES! By using the scales (above) and professional judgement, we make sure that we understand whether you have depression, anxiety, and other medical issues first.

 

  • 3) How long is the process?
  • To get started, you need to do the MINI Intake Assessment (30 minutes) with a BRIA Care Coordinator. This service can be booked directly here.
  • Next, the ADHD Assessment is conducted by a Nurse Practitioner trained in mental health and ADHD (If necessary, you may need to be treated for other issues first). This is a  1.5-hour assessment. Then there are two 15-minute follow-up sessions, which are booked at later dates.

 

  • 4) Is a report provided at the end of the assessment, and is there an additional cost?
  •  The above assessment includes a report for your primary care provider, who will take over prescribing any medications that may be prescribed by the Nurse Practitioner after the follow-up sessions.

 

  • 5) Does each assessment provider have specialized ADHD training?
  • Yes, the Nurse Practitioner has extensive experience in ADHD and mental health issues. Please note she will only prescribe medications if it’s indicated.
  • We also have an Occupational Therapist who specializes in executive function support therapy.
  • This service can be booked separately 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. 

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.