Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments
Page 4-11
Note to service providers
Page 12-13
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About the guide
Page 14-17
-----Who is the guide for?
Page 14-14
-----How do I use the guide?
Page 14-15
-----A word about language
Page 16-17
1 Introduction
Page 18-23
-----Knowledge is power
Page 20-23
2 About mental health and mental health problems
Page 24-33
-----What is mental health?
Page 24-24
-----What contributes to mental health problems?
Page 24-25
-----Types of mental health problems
Page 26-33
3 Getting an assessment
Page 34-39
-----Where to go for an assessment
Page 36-39
4 About therapy
Page 40-55
-----Choosing a therapist
Page 41-41
-----Interviewing the therapist
Page 42-43
-----Types of therapists
Page 44-47
-----How much will therapy cost?
Page 48-48
-----Types of therapy
Page 49-55
5 Services at different life stages
Page 56-63
-----Services for children and youth
Page 56-59
-----Services for older adults
Page 60-63
6 Natural healing
Page 64-67
-----Body work
Page 64-64
-----Creative therapies
Page 65-65
-----Nutrition and naturopathy
Page 66-66
-----Spiritual healing
Page 66-67
7 Medical services
Page 68-77
-----Taking medication
Page 68-75
-----Electroconvulsive therapy
Page 76-77
8 More intensive and specialized support
Page 78-83
-----Assertive community treatment (ACT) teams
Page 78-78
-----Intensive case management
Page 79-79
-----Specialized outpatient services in psychiatric facilities
Page 79-80
-----Forensic services
Page 81-81
-----Home care
Page 81-83
9 In an emergency or crisis
Page 84-89
-----What is an emergency or crisis?
Page 84-84
-----Types of crisis services
Page 85-89
10 Community supports
Page 90-97
-----Consumer/survivor initiatives
Page 90-90
-----Community mental health services
Page 91-92
-----Self-help groups
Page 93-93
-----Alcohol and other drug treatment
Page 94-95
-----Community information centres
Page 96-97
11 Getting well and staying well
Page 98-119
-----Family and friends
Page 99-99
-----Social and recreational activities
Page 99-99
-----Learning and developing skills
Page 105-106
-----Drug benefits
Page 107-108
-----Legal help
Page 109-111
-----Housing
Page 112-115
-----Income benefits
Page 116-119
12 Help for families
Page 120-125
-----The effect on family members
Page 120-120
-----Care for families
Page 121-121
-----How you can help
Page 122-125
13 Understanding your rights
Page 126-131
-----Ontario mental health laws
Page 126-126
-----Being admitted to hospital
Page 127-127
-----Consenting to or refusing treatment
Page 128-129
-----Community treatment orders
Page 130-131
Appendix A: 1-800 hotlines
Page 132-133
Appendix B: Resources
Page 134-141
Appendix C: Common legal forms
Page 142-143
Appendix D: Local contacts
Page 144-145
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