Warden Wood Health Centre

Anxiety, Depression and Stress Support in Markham and Scarborough

Persistent worry, low mood or stress can affect sleep, relationships and daily responsibilities. You do not need to wait until things become overwhelming to ask for help. A primary care appointment at Warden Wood Health Centre can be a starting point for assessment and discussion of appropriate support.

Symptoms worth discussing with a doctor

Concerns may include ongoing sadness, panic, irritability, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest, changes in appetite or trouble sleeping. Physical symptoms such as a racing heart can sometimes accompany anxiety, but a clinician should consider other possible causes too.

What a mental health assessment involves

Your doctor asks about symptoms, duration, daily functioning, safety, medical history and current substances or medications. Questionnaires may help track symptoms, but diagnosis involves a broader conversation. You can share what feels manageable and ask how privacy is protected.

Care may include counselling or psychotherapy referrals, practical changes to routines, medication when appropriate and follow-up. Treatment should reflect your preferences, symptoms and health history. A single walk-in visit may address an immediate need, while ongoing support generally benefits from continuity with a regular provider.

When immediate support is needed

If you may act on thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, cannot stay safe or have severe confusion or agitation, call 911 or go to an emergency department. Do not wait for a routine clinic response.

Mental health care FAQs

Can a family doctor help with anxiety or depression?

Yes. Primary care can assess symptoms, discuss treatment and connect you with additional support.

Will I automatically be prescribed medication?

No. Options are discussed according to your needs and preferences; medication is one possible part of care.

Is counselling available on site?

Ask the clinic. Assessment and referral do not necessarily mean psychotherapy is provided at that location.

How soon will treatment help?

Timelines vary. Follow-up is important to review progress, side effects and whether the plan needs adjusting.

Start a conversation

Contact Warden Wood Health Centre and ask about mental health assessment and ongoing follow-up.