Your family doctor is usually the first person to approach in relation to mental health concerns. Many people go to their family doctor (GP) with mental health problems such as depression or anxiety. In some cases, the GP may refer the person to a
Your family doctor is usually the first person to approach in relation to mental health concerns. Many people go to their family doctor (GP) with mental health problems such as depression or anxiety. In some cases, the GP may refer the person to a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or addiction counsellor. In an emergency situation, when your GP is not available, you can contact a GP out-of-hours service or access the mental health services through your local mental health unit or hospital.
The mental health service has changed considerably over the last twenty years or so. This has resulted in the development of better care and a more supportive service to individuals with mental illness. The Expert Group on Mental Health Policy produced the 2006 report A Vision for Change to provide a ten-year policy framework for Government.
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