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Mental Health Resources

Information, screening tools, and community resources for patients managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns.

If you are in crisis: Please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. This page is for general information — it is not a substitute for speaking with your physician.
Anxiety & Depression

Understanding & Managing Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are among the most common conditions seen in family practice. Effective treatments exist, and early recognition makes a significant difference. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms, please book an appointment to speak with your physician.

Validated Screening Questionnaires

Your physician may ask you to complete one of the following before or during your appointment. These are standardized tools used to assess the severity of symptoms.

PHQ-9 — Depression Screen (Coming soon) GAD-7 — Anxiety Screen (Coming soon)
ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD presents differently in children and adults, and is frequently underdiagnosed — particularly in adults and in women. Assessment involves a structured clinical interview, validated rating scales, and often input from family members or teachers.

ADHD in Adults

How ADHD presents in adults, why it is often missed, and what assessment and treatment options look like.

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ADHD in Children

Recognizing ADHD in children, what the assessment process involves, and how school and home support can help.

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ADHD Medications

The primary classes of medications for ADHD, how they work, what to expect, and common side effects.

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ADHD Assessment Forms

If you or your child are being assessed for ADHD, your physician may ask you to complete a rating scale before your appointment.

Adult ADHD Self-Report (Coming soon) Child ADHD Rating Scale (Coming soon)
Community Support

Where to Reach Out

The following resources are available to patients in the Kelowna and Central Okanagan region.

Interior Health Mental Health Services

Community mental health and substance use services across the Interior Health region.

Canadian Mental Health Association — BC

Education, advocacy, and community-based support programs across British Columbia.

Here to Help BC

Reliable information on mental health and substance use from BC’s leading mental health organizations.

Community Resources for Teens & Young Adults

Local supports for young people navigating mental health, identity, and life transitions in the Okanagan.

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