Worried about how you've been feeling since the baby arrived?
If you're a new mum or a new dad and you want to speak to a family doctor about it — we'll arrange that. Free, confidential, covered by your Alberta Health Card.
- You answer some questions — about ten minutes.
- A family doctor calls you within 72 hours.
- You talk it through. Together you decide what helps.
Not ready to start? Read more about postpartum depression in mums or dads.
Real physicians. Real clinic. Calgary, AB.
clearmend.ca is a virtual postpartum mental health service from Kira Health — a clinic network currently running out of Calgary, AB. Every call is conducted by an Alberta-licensed family physician.
Meet the full Kira Health clinical teamVerify any Alberta physician's registration at cpsa.ca/find-a-doctor.
Who's calling today?
Postpartum mental health affects both parents. The questions we ask, and the way your doctor approaches the call, will be tailored to you.
Are you currently having thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life?
This includes thoughts that life isn't worth living, or that your family would be better off without you. Please answer honestly — there is help, whatever you say.
Are you having thoughts of harming your baby?
Are you having thoughts of harming your baby or your partner?
Many new parents have unwanted, intrusive, frightening thoughts they would never act on — that is not what we mean here. We are asking whether you are worried you might actually hurt someone.
You are not a bad parent. You are not alone. This is treatable, and you can feel like yourself again.
How can the doctor reach you?
Your information stays with the ClearMend clinical team. We use Hushmail for healthcare to keep it private.
A bit about your care
So we can communicate with the right people, if you'd like us to.
Tell us a little about your baby and your delivery
Just a few quick questions to give your doctor context before the call.
Tell us a little about your situation
Just a few quick questions to give your doctor context before the call.
The next part is about how you have been feeling
These are ten short questions about the past seven days. There are no right or wrong answers — just go with your first instinct. Your doctor will use your answers to start the conversation.
Answer about how you have been over the last 7 days, not just today. Pick the option that's closest — you don't need to overthink it.
Thank you for telling us.
It sounds like you've been having some difficult thoughts. You're not alone in this, and your doctor will want to talk about it on the call.
If those thoughts become stronger or harder to manage before the doctor calls — please don't wait. Reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Helpline (988, call or text), the Alberta Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642, or Health Link 811. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
One more short set of questions
Depression in dads can look different from depression in mums — more irritation, withdrawal, working too hard, or other ways of trying to cope. These thirteen questions help your doctor understand what's going on in a way the first set might have missed.
Answer about how you've been over the last 2 weeks. Again, go with your first instinct.
Is there anything you'd like the doctor to know before they call?
In your own words — what's going on, what you're worried about, what would be most helpful to talk about. This is optional, but most people find it helpful to write something here.
Before we send this to the clinical team
A quick check that you're happy with how this works.
Sending to the clinical team…
This usually takes a few seconds.
Something didn't go through.
We weren't able to send your information just now — sorry. You can try again, or call Kira Health directly at 587-355-7712 and we'll book you in over the phone. (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.)
Thank you. A doctor will call you within 72 hours.
You've taken a real step today — reaching out is often the hardest part. We've sent you an email with these next steps, so you can come back to it anytime.
What happens next
You'll get a confirmation email
Within a few minutes, at the address you gave us.
Kira Health staff will call to book your appointment
Usually the same day or the next business day. The call will come from a Kira Health number — please pick up numbers you don't recognise over the next day or two.
A Kira Health family physician will call you
Within 3 business days of your submission (usually sooner). We operate Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. The call lasts about 20 minutes — find a private place where you can talk. If you'd like to be seen sooner, you're welcome to call us at 587-355-7712 or 587-349-5540 to book in.
Together, you'll decide what helps
The physician will listen, ask questions, and work out a plan with you — that might include medication, a therapy referral, or a follow-up call. If your care needs it, they can refer you on to a virtual psychiatrist.