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Psychiatrists and psychiatry

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.

Psychiatrists vs psychologists

Confused by the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists? Read more about how they differ in education and approach, referral requirements and costs.

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.

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

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

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.

Psychologists and psychology

Learn more about what psychologists do and how they can help you. Find out more about how you can find a psychologist and the costs involved in treatment.

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.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is an umbrella term for many practices aimed at treating emotional problems.

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.

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.

Supportive psychotherapy

Supportive psychotherapy is designed to allow a person with mental health issues to voice concerns, and receive encouragement in finding practical solutions.

Mental health programs

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

Mental health services by state and territory

State and territory governments offer hospital, emergency and community mental health services. Learn about services available in your region.

Community mental health services

Community mental health services are for people with severe types of mental illnesses. Learn about your local community mental health services.

Mental health conditions

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

Assessment of paranoia

It's important to seek professional help if you or someone you know, is affected by paranoid thoughts often. An assessment can help determine the cause.

Living with cervical cancer

How cervical cancer affects your daily life will depend very much on what stage your disease is at, and what treatment you're having. Find out how to manage with cervical cancer.

3 ways COVID-19 is affecting Australians’ health

From mental health to hand-sanitiser poisoning, COVID-19 can impact your wellbeing in surprising ways. Looking after yourself during the pandemic is vital — even if you don't have the virus.

Caring for someone with a mental health disorder

Caring for someone with mental health problems brings unique challenges. Communication can be a struggle for many, while you yourself will need support.

Histrionic personality disorder

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

Avoidant personality disorder

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

Treatment for paranoia

People with paranoid thoughts can find it hard to trust a mental health professional, but with a positive relationship, recovery is possible.

Mental health care plan

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

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.

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.

Binge-eating disorder (BED)

Binge-eating disorder (BED) often involves someone eating large amounts of food even after they feel full. Discover more about BED here.

Depression in children

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

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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

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Search results for: "Psychiatrists"

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Psychiatrists and psychiatry

Psychiatrists vs 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

Paying for mental health services

Psychologists and psychology

Schizophrenia

Psychotherapy

Trichotillomania

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Supportive psychotherapy

Mental health programs

Mental health services by state and territory

Community mental health services

Mental health conditions

Assessment of paranoia

Living with cervical cancer

3 ways COVID-19 is affecting Australians’ health

Caring for someone with a mental health disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

Avoidant personality disorder

Treatment for paranoia

Mental health care plan

Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

Claustrophobia

Binge-eating disorder (BED)

Depression in children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Life stage

Psychiatrists and psychiatry

Psychiatrists vs 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

Paying for mental health services

Psychologists and psychology

Schizophrenia

Psychotherapy

Trichotillomania

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Supportive psychotherapy

Mental health programs

Mental health services by state and territory

Community mental health services

Mental health conditions

Assessment of paranoia

Living with cervical cancer

3 ways COVID-19 is affecting Australians’ health

Caring for someone with a mental health disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

Avoidant personality disorder

Treatment for paranoia

Mental health care plan

Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

Claustrophobia

Binge-eating disorder (BED)

Depression in children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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