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Mental Health
At Main Street Medical Centre, we believe mental health is as vital as physical health. That is why we dedicate ourselves to providing a safe space for individuals to explore their emotional well-being and embark on a journey towards healing and resilience. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Our team of mental health professionals is committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges with courage and strength.

Lifestyle Counseling

Our lifestyle counseling services are designed to address the factors that impact your mental health. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, our experienced counselors can provide guidance and support to help you make positive changes in:

  • Sleep habits
  • Nutrition and exercise
  • Work-life balance
  • Stress management
  • Life transitions and challenges

By identifying and addressing lifestyle factors contributing to mental health issues, we empower you to cultivate habits and practices that promote resilience and emotional wellness.

Lifestyle Counseling

Our lifestyle counseling services are designed to address the factors that impact your mental health. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, our experienced counselors can provide guidance and support to help you make positive changes in:

Sleep habits

Nutrition and exercise

Work-life balance

Stress management

Life transitions and challenges

By identifying and addressing lifestyle factors contributing to mental health issues, we empower you to cultivate habits and practices that promote resilience and emotional wellness.

Mental Health Care Plans

We personalize each mental health care plan to meet every patient’s unique needs and goals. This provides a roadmap for addressing every individual’s mental health concerns and achieving mental peace. Through a collaborative approach, our team of mental health professionals creates a plan that may include:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication management
  • Holistic interventions
  • Referrals to specialized services

We personalize each mental health care plan to meet every patient’s unique needs and goals. This provides a roadmap for addressing every individual’s mental health concerns and achieving mental peace. Through a collaborative approach, our team of mental health professionals creates a plan that may include:

Psychotherapy

Medication management

Holistic interventions

Referrals to specialized services

FAQs

What comes under mental health?

Mental health includes, but is not limited to, the following categories:

  1. Mood disorders—depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  2. Anxiety disorders—panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder
  3. Psychotic disorders—schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders
  4. Personality disorders—borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder
  5. Eating disorders—anorexia nervosa and bulimia
  6. Substance use disorders—alcohol, drugs, and medication addiction
  7. Neurodevelopment disorders—ADHD, autism, and intellectual disability
  8. Neurocognitive disorders—Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia
  9. Trauma-related disorders—post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  10. Sleep disorders—insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy
What are the warning signs of mental health problems?

If you are experiencing any of the following changes in your life, you should consider booking an appointment with a mental healthcare professional for early intervention:

    • Shifts in mood, such as prolonged sadness, anger outbursts, and unexplained mood swings
    • Withdrawal from social activities and isolation from friends and family
    • Changes in behavior, such as agitation, reckless behavior, or lack of focus
    • Persistent insomnia or oversleeping
    • Noticeable changes in appetite with sudden weight loss or gain
    • Unexplained physical ailments, such as headaches, pains, or digestive issues
    • Increased reliance on alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs
    • Distorted thinking patterns and impaired functioning
What is the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists?

While psychologists hold doctoral disagree and focus on diagnosing and treating mental illnesses through counseling, psychiatrists are medical doctors, who use medication to manage mental health conditions.

What treatment options do I have?

Depending on your mental health condition, we have the following treatments available:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication management
  • Counseling
  • Telehealth services
Will my insurance cover mental health services?

Medicare and private health insurance plans cover mental health services. Review your current insurance plan to understand the extent of mental health coverage available to you.

Can I prevent mental health issues?

Although not all mental health issues can be prevented, you can reduce the likelihood of developing problems with a lifestyle change. Have a balanced diet, prioritize your sleep, manage stress effectively, and foster strong social connections to stay healthy mentally and build resilience.

Patient Feedback

Our suggestion box is available at our reception desk for comments and welcome your feedback, with complaints or concerns. If you feel that a concern has not been adequately addressed you may contact:

Health & Disability Services Complaints Office – Tel: 6551 7600 or 1800 813 583 (outside Perth). GPO Box 861, Perth 6000

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