Get support
Consider a mental health care plan
Your doctor (GP) can be a good place to start when it's not an emergency. They can provide general mental health advice, a diagnosis, a treatment plan and referrals. Your GP can also create a mental health care plan for you, which gives you access to 10 Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions every 12 months. But GPs are just one way to get support. There’s support available to you, no matter what you need.
Types of support
General practitioner (GP)
Public mental health services
Private practitioners
Community services
Child and adolescent mental health services
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-specific services
Disability-specific services
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More insights into your options
Mental health: Finding the right therapist for you
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Therapy options to support your mental health
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Taking care of your mental health: Who do you call?
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