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:
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Stress and anxiety;
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Depression;
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Relationships and sex;
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Trauma;
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Eating disorders;
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Addiction;
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Anger management;
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Bullying;
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Isolation and loneliness;
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Poor sleep;
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Grief and loss;
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Self-harm;
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Suicide;
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Psychotic disorders; and
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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.
If you don't have a regular GP, the GPs working from Langwarrin Health are more than happy for you to begin seeing them as your regular GP. However, the GPs normally cannot prepare a Mental Health Care Plan for new patients in their initial consultation. Instead, you can book a mental health consultation as your initial appointment, during which you can discuss your mental health concerns. Following this, if appropriate, your GP will suggest you book a follow-up consultation with them so that they can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan for you.