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I’d started to type a brief history on myself and mental health and realized it’s anything but brief... So the point is I’m in need of recommendations on family doctors as mine isn’t very knowledgeable or helpful and physiatrists as I’m looking to get reassessed / tested for an updated diagnosis. It’s been over 20 years since initial diagnosis. Someone who’s dealt with bipolar, adhd, anxiety and even fibromyalgia would be most helpful. I’ve been struggling bad the past two years and I really need to find a doctor with mental health knowledge who will listen and again to be reassessed by a physiatrist as a phycologist can be expensive and referrals to physiatrists are covered by MB health I would truly appreciate any recommendations. My doctor and mental health worker just haven’t gotten me anywhere and I’ve been going through them since August 2018.

There are, unfortunately, not a lot of doctors who are taking new patients in Brandon. I would encourage you to call the 'doctor finder' number, and speak with one of the RN's there about finding a doctor who is a good fit.  
 
https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/familydoctorfinder/  
 
That said, you can access a psychiatrist through a mental health worker at the RHA (in the Town Center). If your mental health worker is through there, you can ask to see a psychiatrist who works in the program. There aren't many psychiatrists who are taking referrals in private clinics, and the wait lists can be long.

It is a consistant growing probjem and very hard to find the help needed. My Physician is Dr. Minders and he is always very thourough and close to on time for his appointments. I can also recommend a non invasive, affordable, drug free option that may help take the edge off some of your discomforts. Have a look at VoxxLife!

In the town center. You can walk in and talk to an intake worker about your mental health concerns. They can then set you up with a counsellor, and she/he can get you access to psychological testing, and appts to the psychiatrist who can help with medication. Even DBT therapy, which I highly recommend. These services are all covered by MB health! I did this 4 years ago with a lot of your concerns...Please don’t rely on people trying to sell you products that “might” help. Good luck on your journey.

Hey, I can't recommend the resources in the town centre highly enough. If you need a referral, then that is where you should get it from, not eBrandon.  
 
Respectfully, while suggestions on physicians etc are valuable to some extent, referrals are inappropriate.  
 
They have been beyond helpful to me and have no shortage of experience in making appropriate referrals and helping you with whatever your needs are.  
 
http://www.thetowncentre.ca/prairie-mountain-health-public-mental-health-home-care-audiology-primary-health-care/  
 
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm  
 
The following Prairie Mountain Health offices are located in The Town Centre:  
 
Unit A5 – Public Health Services : 204-578-2500  
 
Unit A5 – Audiology: 204-578-2390  
 
Unit B13– Mental Health Services: 204-578-2400  
 
Unit B9 – Community Health Services: 204-578-2490  
 
Unit C5 Health Promotion: 204-578-2193

Unfortunately my worker is from the town centre location and I’m not sure she is very knowledgeable as she had said phycologists are covered by MB Health but it’s physiatrists. Then she gave my doctor referrals for physiatrists and it was the one I’d told her I didn’t like because she didn’t listen and told me to take these mood stabilizers and in a week I’d be fine which really upset me. My doctor asked me why I thought I was bi polar and I looked at her and said because this office diagnosed me as bi polar in grade 2 like do doctors not look at your medical history or is it not documented I couldn’t believe the lack of knowledge she knew about me and big things I’d tel her and she didn’t know that’s very upsetting to me how can she help me if she doesn’t even know these things?

start by asking for a different health worker. I did not "click" with my first one, so they gave me a different one and it worked out great.

My fibromyalgia doctor who is also a psychotherapist is Dr Margarett Abel our of Wawenessa. I had to have a referral to see her. Her husband is a physician here in town as well and I’ve heard positive things about him. Only downside is they aren’t in the province year round as they go away in the winter when it’s warmer. I’ll be honest, she’s pretty no nonsense, but I really credit her for helping me to understand and manage my fibro. I know she works with some other conditions too.

Yes I know about her my mom sees her and she also leaves for the winter but my mom plans to take me there when she and the doctor are both back here