Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act. In a world where mental health issues are increasingly prevalent, it's crucial to foster awareness and promote supportive resources. Our mental health resource page is committed to providing insightful content on mental health issues, covering a spectrum of topics from anxiety and depression to stress management and overall emotional well-being. For support and guidance with coping strategies, therapy options, or general mental wellness, engaging a mental health specialist is a great idea.
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Dr. Kafayat Lee
Lifestyle Medicine GP
East Melbourne
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VIC
-37.81292
144.98572
Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Dr Lee is passionate about her patients achieving the best health possible by empowering them to make positive lifestyle changes.
adhd, weight-management, hormone-issues, lifestyle-medicine, menopause, mental-health, metabolic-health, peri-menopause, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
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Dr Chris Chappel
Functional GP
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Pymble
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NSW
-33.74568
151.14319
Dr Chris Chappel is a very experienced and specialised Functional Medicine GP with special interests in reversing diabetes, weight loss, mental health and gut issues.
leaky-gut-syndrome, anti-aging, anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, depression, diabetes, weight-management, functional-medicine, gut-issues, ibs, mental-health
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Jarrod Cooper
Naturopath
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
chronic-fatigue, leaky-gut-syndrome, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, chronic-disease, depression, functional-medicine, gut-issues, ibs, mental-health
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Dr. Andrew Pennington
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Hornsby
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NSW
-33.70375
151.09898
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Dr. Andrew Pennington is an integrative GP committed to holistic lifestyle medicine. He uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Pennington also has a special interest in mental illness treatment.
cardiovascular-disease, chronic-disease, gut-issues, lifestyle-medicine, menopause, mental-health, nutrition, plant-based-nutrition
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Reema Saab
Naturopath
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Pymble
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NSW
-33.74568
151.14319
Reema Saab is a passionate Functional Naturopath and Nutritionist who values collaborative healthcare and works closely with functional medicine practitioners. She embraces a holistic approach to wellness, thoroughly evaluating factors such as diet, lifestyle, mood, well-being, biological individuality, and environmental influences that affect health. Reema is dedicated to identifying the root causes of bodily imbalances and crafting tailored strategies to support clients in achieving optimal health and vitality.
chronic-fatigue, allergies, anxiety, depression, diabetes, weight-management, gut-issues, ibs, inflammation, mens-health, mental-health, naturopath-near-me, womens-health-hub
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Petrea King
Naturopath
Bowral
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NSW
-34.4817
150.418
Bundanoon
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NSW
-34.65681
150.29945
Petrea King, the CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation, is a well-known author, inspirational speaker, and teacher. She is qualified as a naturopath, herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist, yoga, and meditation teacher. Petrea and her team of facilitators, counsellors and psychotherapists at the Quest for Life Foundation have conducted residential programs and workshops for people living with various forms of trauma for over 40 years. Our programs cater for people with serious or life-threatening illnesses, depression, grief, loss, PTSD and anxiety. Petrea is a naturopath, yoga and meditation teacher and is the CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation
lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, anxiety, depression, hypnotherapy, naturopath-near-me, psychologist-near-me, ptsd
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Jane Zimmerman
Psychologist
Brisbane CBD
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QLD
-27.47372
152.99576
North Brisbane
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QLD
-27.4691
153.0277
Paddington
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QLD
-27.46008
153.0021
Jane is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has fifteen-years experience working as a senior clinical psychologist in the public health system and more recently she has established her private practice in 2022. She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and utilises her person-centred skills of empathy and collaboration to develop an action plan with her clients. Jane is in the process of completing her studies to obtain her credentials for a HCANZA certification as a Health and Wellness Coach.
lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, health-coaching, anxiety, depression, stress, psychologist-near-me, ptsd
Specialist
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Dr. Samari Jayarajah
Psychiatrist
Elsternwick
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VIC
-37.88493
145.00583
South Melbourne
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VIC
-37.83437
144.95566
Dr. Samari Jayarajah earned her medical degree from Monash University in 2002 with Honours. She completed her internship and medical residency at the Alfred Hospital. Her specialist training began in 2006 with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Dr. Jayarajah has extensive experience in various psychiatric sub-specialties including consultation-liaison psychiatry psychotherapy perinatal psychiatry addiction medicine and occupational psychiatry.
addiction, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, psychiatrist-near-me, ptsd, trauma-therapy
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Mental Health & Neurology Apps & Services
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iyarn
iyarn is a platform to facilitate regular check ins from health metrics to professional wellbeing. Fully customisable for different needs, it provides valuable data and insights over time to improve health outcomes.
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Free
Smiling Mind
The Smiling Mind App empowers you to live mindfully, embrace flexible thinking, grow connections, act purposefully and recharge your body. When we feel stressed, worried, reactive, disconnected or lost, we can use these mental fitness skills to attend to our emotions and feel good again.
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Hey Lemonade
Hey Lemonade is a stress & motivation management app designed to activate people’s optimism. Enter access code MDTK-V3D3 when you register
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Free
ReachOut WorryTime
Everyone has worries, but when they start affecting daily life, it's a problem. ReachOut WorryTime helps by scheduling your worries for later, allowing you to focus on your day. Capture worries as they arise and address them once a day instead of carrying them 24/7. Developed with the Centre for Clinical Interventions, this app uses cognitive-behavioural techniques to manage anxiety and stress.
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Headspace
Mental health support for young people. Headspace provides online individual and group support together with the challenges of mental health.
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Free
Head to Health
Head to Health is a free confidential service from the Australian Government. It connects you with the help and support you need to keep mentally healthy.
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Lysn
$0 out-of-pocket Mental Health Medicare sessions or $169 Privately Billed sessions extended until 31 January 2024.*
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Talk With Me
Talk With Me gets children and teens with autism comfortable with proactive conversations, via symbols and sounds.
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Kite Therapy
Kite Therapy specialise in supporting children with autism, ADHD, and developmental delay, by coaching parents how to embed therapy into their children's daily routines at home, kinder, and school.
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Autism Community Network
The Autism Community Network foster autism inclusion through advocacy, education, tailored events, and strong support for families and carers.
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Free
Beyond Now
The Beyond Now suicide safety planning app helps individuals create a personalised plan to stay safe during suicidal thoughts. The app allows users to list warning signs, coping strategies, reasons for living, and contacts for support, providing a convenient and confidential way to manage their safety plan. Users can access and edit their plan anytime and share it with trusted individuals or health professionals.
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Free
The Butterfly Foundation
An online platform for Australians who are struggling with, or is connected to someone who struggles from an eating disorder or body image issues. the Butterfly Foundation has a National helpline offers free and confidential support for anyone concerned about these issues. Their website also includes connecting users to practitioners, online articles and further resources about eating disorders.
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CHC Medical
CHC Medical offers online and offline health consultations for a range of services such as women and mens health, preventative health care and mental health.
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someone.health
Bulk-billed and affordable online psychology. Fast and affordable mental healthcare in days not weeks. Find out if you’re eligible for our financial hardship support program.
What is a Mental Health Practitioner
FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a mental health specialist?
Consider the specialist’s experience with your particular condition, their treatment approach (e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy, medication management), and patient reviews. Health Hunter provides detailed profiles to help you make an informed decision about your mental health care.
What types of mental health conditions can specialists on Health Hunter help with?
Specialists on Health Hunter can assist with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and more. They offer personalised treatment plans to address your specific needs.
How do I know if I need to see a mental health specialist?
If you're experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, or changes in your mood or behavior that impact your daily life, it may be helpful to speak with a mental health professional. Health Hunter can help you find the right specialist to support your mental well-being.