Springvale South Medical Centre

If you feel that you may be affected by a mental health condition, speaking to a GP is a really good place to start. Mental health conditions are treatable, and the earlier you seek support, the better. Mental health is about wellness rather than illness – it’s about finding ways to achieve your best possible mental health and full potential in life. The doctors will work with you to help you achieve this.

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How can a doctor help you?

In a private consultation, a doctor will assess your current situation and provide personalised, confidential advice. This may include strategies to help you manage your stress levels or sleep concerns, ways to achieve a sustainable work/life balance, or guidance to help you get through a rough patch.

Other common mental health conditions in patients may include:

• anxiety

• depression and insomnia

• suicide prevention

• self-harm and self-injury

• phobias like flight or social anxiety

• pregnancy and early parenthood

• low immune system

• stress management

• grief and loss

• drug and alcohol addiction

In some instances, the doctors at SSMC may recommend a range of different treatment options, including seeing a mental health specialist, such as a psychologist or social worker, and in some cases medication options will be discussed.

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Mental Health Care Plans

A mental health care plan may include access to a private psychologist, therapist, social worker, or mental health nurse.  A mental health care plan written by a GP can include up to 10 sessions with a Medicare rebate that can be claimed with a psychologist or clinical psychologist and  personalised for your own needs.  Call our friendly team or click below to book a mental health care plan appointment online, please note these are 30 minute appointments.