I live in Canada as well. As far as I can tell there is basically no access to psychologists under the public healthcare system. You're just supposed to pay cash at about $150/hr to talk to a therapist (if you know differently please tell us!). For some people that's fine, but it's an absurd situation if, for example, you're underemployed/poor and facing related mental health challenges. Obviously paying that much to talk to someone can just aggravate the underlying problem.
Some people can access mental health care in the public system through their family doctor. But most people do not have access to this because there are not enough of this type of doctor. As far as I know the only other way is to wait until some sort of crisis then enter the hospital and there -might- be a chance to talk to a psychiatrist.
Some people can access mental health care in the public system through their family doctor. But most people do not have access to this because there are not enough of this type of doctor. As far as I know the only other way is to wait until some sort of crisis then enter the hospital and there -might- be a chance to talk to a psychiatrist.