MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Mental Health Care in Southeast Calgary
Mental health is an important part of your overall well-being. At Empathy Collaborative Health, our medical team provides patient-centred mental health assessment and support for adults in southeast Calgary.
You can speak with a physician about anxiety, depression, grief, stress, sleep difficulties, mood changes, or other concerns affecting daily life.
Need immediate help? Empathy Collaborative Health is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone who may be, call or text 988.
Assessment
Understanding symptoms, history, and daily impact.
Individualized Care
Options based on your needs, preferences, and health history.
Ongoing Support
Follow-up, medication review, and monitoring when appropriate.
Coordinated Care
Referral to counselling, specialists, or community resources when needed.
PRIMARY CARE SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH
A Place to Start the Conversation
A family physician can be a helpful first point of contact when you are experiencing changes in your thoughts, emotions, behaviour, sleep, or ability to manage daily activities.
Mental health symptoms can have several contributing factors. A medical assessment can help identify your needs, consider possible physical causes, and determine whether treatment, testing, follow-up, counselling, or specialist care may be appropriate.
For broader primary-care support, visit our Family Medicine page.
CONCERNS WE MAY ASSESS
Mental Health Concerns You Can Discuss
Anxiety & Panic
Worry, panic symptoms, or anxiety affecting daily life.
Depression & Low Mood
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, or changes in energy and motivation.
Stress & Grief
Stress related to work, school, caregiving, relationships, or major life changes.
Sleep & Concentration
Sleep problems, concentration difficulties, or changes in day-to-day function.
Mood Changes
Changes in mood, energy, behaviour, or concerns related to possible bipolar disorder.
Medication Questions
Questions about current mental health medications, side effects, or treatment response.
Experiencing one or more symptoms does not necessarily mean you have a particular mental health condition. A physician will consider the overall pattern, duration, severity, and effect of your symptoms before discussing possible next steps.
HOW MENTAL HEALTH CARE MAY HELP
A Step-by-Step Approach to Care
1. Mental Health Assessment
Mood, thoughts, sleep, energy, concentration, relationships, physical health, medications, and recent life events may be reviewed.
2. Consider Physical Factors
Physical health conditions, medications, sleep issues, or substance use may contribute to symptoms and can be considered when clinically relevant.
3. Individualized Care Plan
Care may include education, lifestyle strategies, medication, counselling resources, monitoring, follow-up, or referral.
4. Follow-Up & Ongoing Care
Symptoms, treatment response, daily function, medication effects, and new concerns can be reviewed over time.
Support for Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Grief & Mood Concerns
Anxiety, depression, stress, and grief can affect people differently. Symptoms may involve mood, sleep, appetite, concentration, energy, physical discomfort, or relationships.
A physician can assess how these symptoms are affecting you and discuss reasonable care options. The recommended approach will depend on the severity and duration of your symptoms, your health history, and your personal circumstances.
Bipolar Disorder Assessment and Follow-Up
Bipolar disorder is associated with significant changes in mood, energy, activity, and function. Its symptoms can overlap with other mental and physical health conditions, so careful assessment is important. A family physician may discuss symptoms, review medications, monitor physical health, and coordinate further care. Specialist assessment may be recommended when diagnosis is uncertain, symptoms are complex, or a higher level of care is needed.
An appointment does not guarantee a bipolar disorder diagnosis, medication, or specialist referral.
If mental health symptoms are also affecting pain or physical function, you can learn more about our Pain Management services.
What to Expect at a Mental Health Appointment
Before Your Appointment
- Write down your main concerns and when they began.
- Note changes in mood, sleep, appetite, energy, or concentration.
- Bring a list of medications, vitamins, and supplements.
- Bring relevant records if requested.
- Consider what you would most like help with.
During Your Appointment
Your physician will ask questions to better understand your symptoms, health history, circumstances, and immediate needs.
Some questions may feel personal, but they help assess your well-being and safety. You can ask why a question is being asked and how it relates to your care.
After Your Appointment
Next steps may include symptom monitoring, treatment, testing, follow-up, or contacting another service.
Ask how follow-up will work, when medication should be reviewed, and what resources are available if your condition changes.
In-Person and Virtual Mental Health Appointments
Some mental health consultations and follow-up visits may be suitable for care by phone or video. Other situations may require an in-person assessment or a different level of care.
The clinic or physician will determine whether virtual care is appropriate. Virtual appointments are not intended for emergencies or immediate crisis support.
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Immediate danger or urgent medical assistance: Call 911
Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988
Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
Health Link Alberta: 811
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions, Answered
Request a Mental Health Appointment
Contact Empathy Collaborative Health to ask about current availability, appointment requirements, and whether your concern is within the clinic’s mental health services.
Unit 104/106, 11420 27th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3R6
587-864-4152 • Empathycollaborativehealth@gmail.com