Mental Health

If you are suffering from a mental health issue, a GP should be one of your first ports of call. Our GPs have extensive experience dealing with various mental health issues, including both everyday issues and more serious concerns. This includes:

• Stress and anxiety;

• Depression;

• Relationships and sex;

• Trauma;

• Eating disorders;

• Addiction;

• Anger management;

• Bullying;

• Isolation and loneliness;

• Poor sleep;

• Grief and loss;

• Self-harm;

• Suicide;

• Psychotic disorders; and

• Personality disorders.

Our GPs are able to assist, and can also refer more complex issues to specialists, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other counsellor.

You can choose whether to visit a female GP or a male GP – all of our doctors deal with mental health.

REFERRAL TO A PSYCHOLOGIST UNDER A MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN

Note that if you wish to be referred to a psychologist, your GP may be able to prepare a Mental Health Care Plan which will entitle you to a Medicare rebate for some of your psychology consultations. You should see your regular GP for this.