Aleeza Mohamed
Talking to a Health Link psychologist gives callers a deep level of support during some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. As February is Psychology Month, it’s the perfect time to acknowledge the contributions that PCA psychologists bring to their programs, and to Albertans.
Health Link psychologists work as mental health therapists and clinical supervisors with the Addiction and Mental Health team and the Alberta Virtual Pain Program. They work as mental health therapists, providing a range of services, including assessing for risk and mental health symptoms, offering crisis interventions and helping callers get further support.
“Psychologists help people make sense of their range of emotions, distress, and behaviour patterns,” says Health Link Clinical Supervisor and Registered Psychologist Aleeza Mohamed (pictured above). “We offer a supportive connection and effective strategies that help callers better understand their challenges and regain a sense of control and safety.”
"Health Link psychologists understand how thoughts, emotions, behaviour and the body are connected, which allows them to help callers feel heard, validated and supported. This can help a caller move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling calmer, more hopeful and more capable of taking their next steps,” says Mohamed.
Thanks to their expertise in relationship building, team-based decision making and clinical knowledge, psychologists on the Health Link team can also help fellow staff navigate complex situations.
If you are interested in learning more about how psychologists contribute in our health care system, please have a look at Psychology Month - Canadian Psychological Association.
Thank you to the psychologists for the support they offer our callers every day!
Aleeza Mohamed
