Psychologists meet with people to help them cope with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions through talking and teaching.
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- Psychologists can help people learn how to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage chronic pain and health conditions, and support emotional health and wellness.
- Guidance and counselling is offered through 1:1 meetings and talking to share strategies to help with emotional changes. The visits can be in person or virtual (via a computer screen and microphone).
- You can choose a professional to help you. Most offer a 15-minute consultation for free. Read their biographies. Counselling BC offers a comprehensive list of Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists, Art Therapists, and Psychotherapists who can help.
- Learn about resources that can help seniors with mental health concerns from the government of BC.
- In some cases, psychology counselling can be covered by your health benefits. After retirement, you may have to pay for these services directly. Remember to include the cost of your health benefits or treatments post-retirement in your Mywell Health planner to understand your financial situation.
- Learn about supplementary benefits and if you are eligible (low income, mental health, first nations, and others) to cover the cost of these therapies.
- If you or someone you care about talks about feeling helpless or is showing warning signs of suicide, find help right away. Call the BC Crisis Line at 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or call 911.
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