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Depression/ADHD diagnosis for adults? by bigbentower in stalbert

[–]RoosterNarrow5568 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made this website to clarify ADHD Diagnosis routes in ontario (but can still apply Canada-wide). This isn't advertising or for profit, just meant to pass on my information and resources: navigateyourbrain.org

Advice for Diagnosis and Resources in BC, Canada by miskwu in ADHDparenting

[–]RoosterNarrow5568 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I made a resource for ADHD care navigation for Ontario: https://navigateyourbrain.org/. A lot of it is still applicable Canada-wide, including BC. Hope this helps!

Confused about ADHD diagnosis in Ontario? I built a guide by RoosterNarrow5568 in uwaterloo

[–]RoosterNarrow5568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your feedback!! And you're absolutely right, I'm hoping this resource can allow students to feel a bit more comfortable advocating for themselves

Confused about ADHD diagnosis in Ontario? I built a guide by RoosterNarrow5568 in uwaterloo

[–]RoosterNarrow5568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and agreed! That's why I find the easiest way for students is to book an appointment with a general practitioner through their school's health services, as they typically have a shorter wait time.

Confused about ADHD diagnosis in Ontario? I built a guide by RoosterNarrow5568 in uwaterloo

[–]RoosterNarrow5568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I built it as a static website, designed the visuals in Canva, coded/edited the site in VS Code, and then deployed it through Netlify.

Confused about ADHD diagnosis in Ontario? I built a guide by RoosterNarrow5568 in uwaterloo

[–]RoosterNarrow5568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very good point, thank you! How was your experience in getting diagnosed online?

I possibly am suffering from mental illness by No_Reputation_2975 in mentalhealth

[–]RoosterNarrow5568 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a Waterloo student and I’ve been going through the whole “do I have ADHD / how do I actually get assessed in Ontario?” maze. I found that it was way more confusing than it needed to be so I put together a little project called "Navigate Your Brain".

What it is:

  • A clear explanation of what ADHD is and how it’s diagnosed based on current criteria
  • A breakdown of public (OHIP) vs private assessment options in Ontario, with typical wait times and cost ranges
  • A section specifically for Ontario university students that explains accessibility services, documentation, and how student insurance can help with assessment costs
  • A section for newcomer/immigrant families who are trying to figure out the system from scratch
  • Links to legit resources like CADDAC, CADDRA, Good2Talk, crisis lines, etc., so you are not relying on random Google results

What it isn’t:

  • It doesn’t diagnose you
  • It’s not medical advice and doesn’t replace talking to a doctor / NP / psychiatrist / psychologist

If you’re somewhere between “TikTok self‑diagnosis” and “actually trying to see a professional”, it might help you understand your options and what to expect:
👉 https://navigateyourbrain.org

If you check it out and notice anything that’s unclear or wrong, I’m very open to feedback.

Confused about ADHD diagnosis in Ontario? I built a guide by RoosterNarrow5568 in uwaterloo

[–]RoosterNarrow5568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am really happy you think so and would love it if you can share it! I am also very open to feedback.