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Psychiatrists and psychologists

A psychiatrist is a doctor who has done extra medical training to become a specialist in mental health. Learn about what they do and how they can help you.

Mental health professionals

Mental health isn’t the area of psychologists and psychiatrists alone. Discover the different types of mental health workers available to you.

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Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.

Mental health nurses are registered nurses who have specialist qualifications in mental health. They work with doctors and psychiatrists to monitor a person’s health and provide links with other health professionals and services.

Evan's story about living with schizophrenia - video transcripts

Australian mental health services

It can be difficult to understand how the complex mental health system in Australia operates. Learn how you can access the care you need.

Schizophrenia

Despite what many think, people with schizophrenia don’t have a ‘split personality’ and very few are violent. Learn more about this mental illness.

Paying for mental health services

Mental health costs vary depending on where you are and what service you are provided. Learn more about the services and what the costs might be.

Antisocial personality disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder are sometimes called 'psychopaths'. They tend to disregard the law or other people's rights.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a group of therapies designed to help someone change their thinking patterns and improve their coping skills.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for some severe mental health conditions that are considered life threatening. Find out more here.

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder that compels people to pull out their hair. Lasting for several months or many years, it can fluctuate in severity.

Mental health programs

There are several programs that provide support and education for people who are experiencing mental illness.

Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.

Paranoia

Many people, at times, feel paranoid. Paranoia is a state of mind in which a person believes that others are trying to harm them. Read more for paranoia causes and treatment.

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Avoidant personality disorder

People with avoidant personality disorder appear shy and timid. They avoid people and situations because they fear negative judgement by others.

Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.

Mental Health Treatment Plan

A Mental Health Treatment Plan is a plan for people with a mental health disorder created by your doctor, outlining the goals for your treatment.

Claustrophobia

People with claustrophobia feel anxious and panic in an enclosed space. The physical and mental symptoms can be overwhelming and can include heart palpitations, dizziness or a fear of losing control.

Depression in children

If your child has symptoms of depression, it's best to seek professional help. Find out more about depression and children.

Personality disorders: an overview

Personality disorder refers to a long-term pattern of thinking and behaviour that causes distress, making it difficult to function in everyday life. Read more for personality disorder symptoms and treatment.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Someone with PTSD experiences long-term fear, anxiety and memories of trauma that interfere with their ability to function. Here are symptoms, causes and treatment for PTSD.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, also known as ADD) is characterised by symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.

Antipsychotic medications

Antipsychotic medications are medicines that can help ease the symptoms of psychosis. Find out more about antipsychotics.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Complex PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in people who have been through prolonged and repeated trauma, particularly in childhood.

Talking to your doctor (GP) about mental health

A doctor (GP) is a good place to start for most mental health conditions. They can provide treatment or refer you to other mental health services.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that makes you feel love and trust. Understand the role of oxytocin and find out if you can adjust the levels of this hormone in your body.

Dissociative identity disorder

Dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder, causes people to feel as though they have multiple distinct personalities.

Histrionic personality disorder

People with histrionic personality disorder can seem highly dramatic and approval seeking, with a desire to be the centre of attention.

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Search results for: "Psychiatrists"

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Psychiatrists and psychologists

Mental health professionals

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Mental health nurses

Evan's story about living with schizophrenia - video transcripts

Australian mental health services

Schizophrenia

Paying for mental health services

Antisocial personality disorder

Psychotherapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Trichotillomania

Mental health programs

Mental health conditions

Paranoia

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

Avoidant personality disorder

Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

Mental Health Treatment Plan

Claustrophobia

Depression in children

Personality disorders: an overview

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Antipsychotic medications

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Talking to your doctor (GP) about mental health

Oxytocin

Dissociative identity disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

Life stage

Psychiatrists and psychologists

Mental health professionals

What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?

Mental health nurses

Evan's story about living with schizophrenia - video transcripts

Australian mental health services

Schizophrenia

Paying for mental health services

Antisocial personality disorder

Psychotherapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Trichotillomania

Mental health programs

Mental health conditions

Paranoia

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

Avoidant personality disorder

Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

Mental Health Treatment Plan

Claustrophobia

Depression in children

Personality disorders: an overview

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Antipsychotic medications

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Talking to your doctor (GP) about mental health

Oxytocin

Dissociative identity disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

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