Mental Health - is that covered under national health service?

[treestar]

Depression, etc., any mental health issues?

Insurance in the U.S. sometimes does not cover it, like the policy I have. It occurred to me to wonder about this when it comes to national health plans of other countries.

[Posteritatis]

1. I think it varies by province, like much of our health care...

Nova Scotia's been working to un-break its own system regarding mental illness, but I know little of what other provinces have been up to.

[Spazito]

2. Here are the services provided under Alberta Health..

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=7484

Here is a good explanation of the Canada Health Act as to what is to be covered by all Provinces and what can be decided by the Provinces themselves:

http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/library/prbpubs/944-e.htm#dtherequirementstxt

[ConcernedCanuk]

3. In Ontario it is - it's called ODSP

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That covers both physical and mental disorders.

For example, if diagnosed with bi-polar (I know a few) - coverage ranges from a permanent income, to extra benefits including treatment, both medication and therapy - plus expenses for travel to and from clinics if need be.

We're pretty well covered for that in Ontario.

For more detailed info, check the link below

http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/social/odsp/

[Lucy Goosey]

4. It's my understanding that psychiatric services are covered nationwide...

I know they are covered in my province (Ontario), but I assumed that was national because psychiatrists are MDs - please correct me if I'm wrong.

[treestar]

5. Thanks for the information

Everyone - IMO the US may be paying a high price for providing mental health treatment as if it were a luxury.