If you need to discuss your mental, emotional or psychological concerns, we are here to help. We can assess your mental wellbeing and help you in treating and managing any mental health problems. Our GPs are kind, empathetic and strive to help you cope. You are the reason we are here hence we take the time to listen to you and offer longer appointments to accommodate your needs.
We can help with mental health issues including:
We can work with you through all stages of psychological health, from identifying issues early, to putting together management plans for you to manage your long-term mental wellbeing. BB referrals to psychologist is available on a Mental Health Plan.
A mental health care plan is available to you if you have a mental disorder that has been diagnosed by a doctor. There are a wide range of disorders such as:
Each disorder varies in its severity. The effect of mental illness can be severe on the individuals and families concerned, and its influence is far-reaching for society as a whole. If you have a mental health care plan, you will be entitled to Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual and 10 group appointments in a year with some allied mental health services. That means for certain psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers, you are also entitled to Medicare rebates for 10 individual and support group sessions in a year.