LEGAL SERVICES 


Dr. Edwards has been qualified as an expert in the field of Psychiatry for legal cases in Ontario. She has served as an expert in many cases that have been heard in arbitration as well as in court. Please contact for availability and rates.


EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE


Dr. Edwards has extensive experience and knowledge regarding:

  • acute care
  • psychiatric emergencies
  • psychopharmacology
  • chronic severe mental illness
  • assessment and management of mental illness in athletes
  • mental health challenges in youth athletes
  • mental health and traumatic brain injuries
  • addiction and substance abuse in athletes
  • high performance, elite, and professional sport
  • mental health at major multi-sport games 
  • maltreatment in sports
  • the intersection of mental performance and mental health in athletes and performing artists
  • managing mental health challenges in the performing arts
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder- assessment and management
  • Therapeutic Use Exemptions for ADHD and other conditions
  • team-based challenges in performance, dynamics, and environment
  • removal from sport and return to sport based on mental health challenges
  • sport and academic accommodations based on functional interference of various mental health challenges


SPECIAL PROGRAMMING


Dr. Edwards created the world's first framework for mental health considerations for athlete removal from sport and return to sport, and is available to provide consultations to institutions, organizations, teams, and individuals if assistance is desired.

 

Dr. Edwards has created Mental Health Emergency Action Plans for teams, organizations, university athletic departments, and university athletic conferences that are tailored to suit the needs and resources of the organization. This includes comprehensive education regarding mental health in sport, levels of acuity, recommended levels of response, screening, and collaborative follow up pathways. Please contact for availability and rates. 


WORKSHOPS AND TEAM SESSIONS


Dr. Edwards has extensive experience in delivering workshops to organizations, teams, coaches, and parents on topics such as communication, emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and building performance toolboxes. Please contact for availability and rates. 

EXPERT SERVICES

​​​Synergy Sport + Mental Health

(519) 837-1228

202-511 Edinburgh Road South

​Guelph, ON N1G 4S5​