Today is World Mental Health Day. If you've been feeling low, anxious, stressed or just not yourself, your GP is a good place to start.

What your GP can do

Your GP can:

  • talk through what's going on and assess your needs
  • discuss treatment options
  • refer you to a psychologist or other mental health professional, where appropriate

Mental Health Treatment Plans

Under Medicare's Better Access initiative, eligible patients can receive up to 10 individual and up to 10 group therapy sessions per calendar year. Your GP refers you for an initial course of up to six sessions, then reviews how you're going before referring you for more. Psychologists set their own fees, so ask about any gap when you book.

Booking tip

Let reception know you'd like a mental health appointment so we can give you enough time.

Need help now?

  • Emergency: call 000
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7)
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
  • Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

You don't have to have everything figured out to reach out. Book online via HotDoc or call (02) 4622 1440.