Martin Vetter

Dr. Martin Vetter is an Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Calgary and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. As a co-founder and consultant for JoyceHealth.ca, Dr. Vetter provides expert psychiatric oversight and consultation designed to bridge the gap between primary care and specialized pediatric mental health services.

Drawing on an world-class educational background - including medical school at Ulm University, residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and specialized child and adolescent fellowship training at Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General/McLean Hospital) - Dr. Vetter brings excellent clinical expertise to the Alberta landscape. His work addresses the critical need for timely, evidence-based psychiatric intervention for children and youth facing complex mental health challenges.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Vetter is a recognized leader in the medical community, currently serving as the President for the Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA). His diverse experience spans emergency psychiatry, private practice, and intensive collaboration with Alberta Children and Family Services (CFS), ensuring he understands the intricate systemic hurdles families and physicians face.

Dr. Vetter offers the following consultation services through Alethea:

Pediatric Psychiatric Consultations: Expert diagnostic and treatment guidance for children and adolescents, and their families. He will also discuss whether JoyceHealth.ca would be helpful on the patient’s journey.

System Navigation: Assisting physicians and families in navigating the complexities public mental health system as well as private resources.

AMA Leadership Insights: Providing perspective on the current state of child psychiatry in Alberta and the evolving standards of care within the province.