Psychotherapy

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

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Supportive psychotherapy

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

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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps a person to change unhealthy or damaging thinking habits, feelings and behaviours.

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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.

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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.

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Managing Depression

Managing Depression helps lessen the symptoms of depression. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store.

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Overcoming Anxiety and Depression

Overcoming Anxiety and Depression is an app created to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Suitable for all ages. Learn more here.

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Mastering Generalised Anxiety

Mastering Generalised Anxiety helps lessen feelings of worry and generalised anxiety. It can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

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Mastering OCD

Mastering OCD is an app designed to lessen the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. It’s downloadable from the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store.

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High Res

DVA's High Res app is designed to help serving and former Australian Defence Force personnel and their families manage stress and negative thinking.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New phone app could reduce suicide risk

A new app could help mental health patients and reduce suicide risk, by sending counsellors data on mood, activity and adherence to medication.

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Treatment for psychosis

Psychosis is treatable. Mental health professionals, along with medication and family support, can best help you manage symptoms and aid recovery.

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Dissociative identity disorder

Dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, can cause people to feel as though they have at least two distinct personalities.

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Antipsychotic medications

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

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CATT – the crisis assessment and treatment team

A crisis assessment and treatment team (CATT) provides immediate help during a mental health crisis. Here's what you need to know about crisis management.

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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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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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How to deal with depression

Telling people you have depression and getting help is not easy, here's some ways to manage your illness. Find out more about dealing with depression.

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Anger management

Anger can be a good thing since it allows us to express negative emotions - it’s what we actually do when we’re angry that can cause problems. Learn how to control your anger here.

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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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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.

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Body dysmorphic disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder causes someone to feel shame or disgust with part of their body or appearance. Any body part can become its focus.

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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.

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Postnatal depression

Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be a sign of depression.

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Bipolar disorder medication

There are many different types of medications used to help treat bipolar disorder. Find out more about what medication to take from a trusted source.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is used to treat people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviours.

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Bulimia nervosa

It's not unusual to be concerned about body image or diet, but using extreme weight loss methods can lead to eating disorders, like bulimia nervosa.

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