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.
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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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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.
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Find a health service
healthdirect Service Finder is a free service that helps you locate the nearest health services in any part of Australia. You can search for health services such as general practitioners, hospitals, dentists, psychologists, hospitals, mental health, optical, pathology, pharmacies and a wide range of others. Find contact details, opening hours and billing options as well as other useful information for these providers. The service finder is also available via the healthdirect mobile app.
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Self-harm
Self-harm can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, and is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.
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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.
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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps a person to identify and change unhealthy or damaging thinking habits.
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Antisocial personality disorder
People with antisocial personality disorder are sometimes called 'psychopaths'. They tend to disregard the law or other people's rights.
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Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading, writing and spelling difficult. Support and special education can help and are most effective when started as early as possible in childhood.
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a group of therapies designed to help someone change their thinking patterns and improve their coping skills.
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Online therapy (eTherapy)
eTherapy, online counselling or online therapy refers to psychological support, therapy, education and assistance delivered via the internet or an online platform.
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Counsellors and counselling
Counsellors work in mental health and other settings. They specialise in building relationships based on discussions between the client and counsellor.
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Mental health programs
There are several programs that provide support and education for people who are experiencing mental illness.
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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.
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Depression Program
Depression Program is an online program to learn practical strategies for managing persistent sadness, low mood and depression.
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Chronic Pain Program
Learn practical strategies for managing chronic pain, and associated low mood and anxiety with our clinically-proven online program.
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Insomnia Program
Learn effective, step-by-step strategies for managing chronic sleep difficulties with our practical and free online program for insomnia.
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Mental health conditions
Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.
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Stress
Stress is a normal, physical response, but it becomes a problem when it overwhelms you or continues for a long time. Learn how to tell if you’re too stressed.
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More Australians see their GP about mental health issues than about cold and flu
A survey has found that 65% of GPs see more patients for mental health than for any other issue. But are GPs the best port of call for depression and anxiety?
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3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it
COVID-19 can impact wellbeing in surprising ways, from affecting mental health to increasing hand-sanitiser poisoning. Find out how.
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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.
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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can be distressing but it’s quite common. Treatments can help lessen the impact of sweating on your life.
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Painful sex for women
Experiencing pain or discomfort during sex is fairly common, but in some cases there is an underlying cause.
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Facing and overcoming fears
Facing your fears with gradual exposure can build your tolerance to the uncomfortable emotions, reduce anxiety and help you overcome the fears.
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Excessive worry
Excessive worry is not a short-lived worry about a challenging situation, but is constant or out-of-proportion worrying about multiple areas of life.
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Mental health resources for men
Men are less likely than women to seek help if they're experiencing mental health issues. They don't have to do it alone. Help is available.
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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.
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Generalised Anxiety Program
The Generalised Anxiety Program is an online program to learn practical strategies for managing persistent and hard-to-control worry and generalised anxiety
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Social Anxiety Program
The Social Anxiety Program helps lessen symptoms of social anxiety disorder plus teaches how to manage excessive shyness and fear of social situations.
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