Medical Psychiatry Clinic

Our interprofessional team works together with our medical and surgical colleagues across different specialties, such as endocrinology, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), oncology, chronic pain, palliative care and more.

We also have a dedicated clinic for people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and mental illness that provides comprehensive care in conjunction with community organizations.

What to expect

At your first appointment, a clinician will ask about your current symptoms, feelings, experiences, treatment history and the impact of these on your daily life.

Our clinician will work with you to decide on a care plan that is specific to your needs. Your care plan may include any of the following:

• Medication options
• Psycho-social interventions
• Individual or group therapies
• Recommendations for educational tools and self-help resources
• Guidance on accessing financial or housing support,  if this is right for you
• We will update your referring physician about your care plan.

Please note we are a teaching hospital, so you may see medical students, residents or other medical trainees as part of your care team. Learners are supervised by other members of our dedicated health-care team who work together to provide you with comprehensive care.

What to bring

• Health (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage  
• A list of your current medications
• A support person, if desired  

How to access our services

We accept referrals from specialists across Sinai Health for the Medical Psychiatry Clinic. For patients with HIV, we also accept referrals from community physicians. Visit our referral criteria for more information.