Mental Illness Awareness Week

With next week being mental illness awareness week in Canada I thought it was appropriate to write a little bit about the challenges that those with mental illnesses face in accessing treatment.

Did you know that a third of Canadians in need of mental health care did not have their needs met?

Despite the plethora of information available online, Canadians still find it challenging to find the right healthcare provider and often rely on word-of-mouth recommendations. This can be problematic when it comes to mental health – an area where patients are more reluctant to publicize concerns.

Indeed, a recent Statistics Canada study found that there continue to be high barriers to addressing mental health issues. According to the study, 33% of Canadians with a need for mental health care indicated their needs were not fully met and in many instances avoided counselling indicating that either the healthcare system (18%) or personal circumstances (71%) prevented them from seeking counselling. Personal circumstances cited included that they “didn’t know how or where to get this kind of help” and were “afraid of what others would think”.

We created Kabuk to help increase access to healthcare for all Canadians. 

Sometimes its not convenient to ask for referrals. Sometimes we don't know anyone that has gone through the same issues as us. Sometimes we are scared about what people will think. Kabuk is a way for people to find the help they need... even when they don't have the voice to ask.

Through Kabuk, mental help professionals like psychologists, psychotherapists and counselors can share information about their practice, services and background, establishing trust and credibility and making patients comfortable before they even walk in the door. All professionals that appear on Kabuk are verified, so patients have confidence that Kabuk is a credible and reliable source of healthcare professionals. 

Let's help increase access to mental health care together!

About Us: Kabuk is an exciting new platform that connects Canadians with healthcare professionals such as psychologists, psychotherapists and counselors. Our client-facing platform enables patients to search for mental health professionals by location, name, language spoken, view profiles and testimonials, and book desired appointments right away, online. Learn more about Kabuk at www.kabukit.com.