I will start off by giving a disclaimer. This article will be very opinionated, however there are some indisputable facts that I feel will change even the most opinionated minds. I managed to fix the most opinionated person I know, myself. Those of you feeling unsure in anyway should read on as I believe we can join together as equals, never mind the president, VPSI, or health care reps. They are a simple face, with little to no real power to help students. I realize my ideas are radical, however, they are necessary in order revitalize the school. Here is my justification:
I realize now that I am different than anyone else. I always knew that I see things  different from the outside; however, could not articulate this feeling. It wasn’t until grade 6 that I found an answer. I was ADHD, however, despite by severe oppression defiance, the schools explained it as depression. My claims were always disputed and I was not given a simple diagnostic test until  part way into my second year of my social work program. I have suffered psychological harm, resulting from misdiagnosis and over medication. This failure of a medicinal approach was further complicated by a denial of access to behavioural therapy. This resulted in a lifelong disorder that I have come to realize is a gift, that is indispensible in terms of its applications to social problems.
That said a failure of the school system to provide behavioural therapy without a professionals recommendation. The rights of students need to be restored. A student seeking help should not be made to wait at a window, and asked doctor or counsellor. I propose several solutions to the issues here.
I feel it necessary to not single any doctor, counsellor, or other professional out. I have come to except that there is a flaw in the system, and arguing with a single doctor is not, and never will be, effective. Therefore, 18 years of suffering has lead me to the realization that a systematic approach will be necessary for the realization that our current “holistic approach” promised by the school to prospective students is flawed. It is actual a model of the opposite. I find counselling only works if I like the counsellor I go to. I think there are many others who feel the same and submit to physicians magic pills to fix their problems. This further complicates issues because it slows the emotional release necessary for the restoration of sense of self. Feelings of guilt can be prolonged by medication. Don’t believe me, ask your therapist or any other professional. If they say you need antidepressant they are probably wrong, however if your feelings of guilt came on suddenly your anti-depressants can complicate the release of these emotions, and in my case, and I am sure I am not alone results in rebound symptoms after feeling safe that the medicinal approach was never necessary. I promise you, find the right counsellor, try the Aboriginal Centre, or a spiritual advisor. Doctors use theories when often people like myself and other people in tune with their inner sense of self are really the best course of treatment. Far to often anti depressants, and a whole host of other drugs are prescribed as a first line of treatment. Medication is never the answer unless every attempt has failed. I realize our system is not equipped to deal with the ramifications of the advice of this article; however, there is strength in numbers. Look at the provinces setting the pace for the rest of the country: Saskatchewan and Alberta. Both provinces record the sale of every prescription and OTC medication effectively putting an end to the overuse and some cases abuse of drugs that change our brain chemistry. The brain is constantly adapting, the ramifications must be acknowledged (Maybe there is some truth to the theory that some people develop gender issues, despite testimony by psychiatrists that these things are genetic”. I agree in that they are genetic in that if someone’s brain changes, and that person has children it is likely that the child will share similar issues to the parent. ADHD was thought to be boys disease, that was fairly uncommon. We see it in girls now and realize that many people will never fully get over their symptoms. Why not teach them to deal with these symptoms, and perhaps we can reverse this evolution. That said is this what they want? I am gifted and am having trouble accepting it, so I can tell you it is bad for the individual. In conclusion, going back to AB and SK are on the right track (and I realize that they have amazing physicians there) however the powerhouse of the nation remains Ontario, and it will ultimately continue to be the countries main priority when it is time for a change of perspective, or change in government focus. Anyone feel the same way?
From my point of view as a stabilized young professional in the social work program:
Anyone feeling unsure should be treated with the same priority as someone who is seeking or has obtained a medical diagnosis. Remember, accurate diagnosis is the first step to recovery, and sometimes with the right counsellor medication is not effective and can even prolong your suffering. Ever notice doctors always right the brand name of a drug on a script. I have no proof but I am pretty sure there is a contraindication there. That said why do some doctors schedule 15 minute meetings and other half hour interview. Something is not right here and we as students need to right the wrong alleged holistic approach that is really the over prescription of many drugs to which the long term side effects are often not studied. Pharmaceutical companies chemically alter a drug after they lose there patent and remarket it as a better version. Why not stick with the tried and true?