Psychiatric training for family doctors aims to provide better mental health care for rural and Indigenous patients – University of Alberta

March 30, 2026

New program combines classroom learning with collaboration on real-world cases, creates community of practice for ongoing support.

Each year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue, and about 50 per cent will have experienced a mental Illness by age 40. For many, their first and sometimes only point of contact for medical assistance is their family doctor.

Now, University of Alberta psychiatrists are offering training, resources and ongoing support so family doctors in Alberta can deliver more timely and effective mental health care, especially to rural and Indigenous patients.

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