Mental health nursing

When or why should I contact a mental health nurse?

• To seek counseling for yourself or your loved ones regarding mental health issues.
• To receive recommendations for both further referral and recurring health counseling.
• To find solutions together for various mental health-related issues: mood disorders, communication difficulties, anxiety disorders, behavioural problems, family issues, addictions, memory disorders, sleep disorders, as well as grief and loss. (N.B. excluding eating disorders)
• To seek counseling and motivation to choose/maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The service includes:

• assessment conducted by a mental health nurse;
• problem identification;
• setting therapy goals;
• planning and conducting therapy;
• patient counseling.

Your family doctor or nurse will refer you to a mental health nurse.