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Mental Health GP Support in Belair, Blackwood, and Surrounding Areas
Accessible, Compassionate & Structured Mental Health Care
At Belair Family Health Centre, we recognize that mental health is as crucial as physical health. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for patients in the Mitcham Hills community to seek help, whether you’re experiencing new stress or managing a long-term condition. We are a trusted first point of contact for mental health support in Belair, Blackwood, and the Adelaide Hills.
Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP)
For many patients, the first step to recovery is a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). This structured plan allows you to access Medicare rebates for psychological support.
How it works:
- Long Consultation: We schedule an extended appointment to thoroughly discuss your symptoms, history, and goals.
- The Plan: Your GP prepares a formal MHTP (MBS Item 2715/2717), outlining your treatment strategy.
- Medicare Rebates: An eligible plan entitles you to Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual sessions with a psychologist per calendar year (under the Better Access initiative).
- Review: We schedule regular reviews to track your progress and authorize additional sessions if required.
Conditions We Support
Our GPs are experienced in assessing and managing a wide range of conditions, including:
- Anxiety & Panic Disorders: Managing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
- Depression: Support for low mood, burnout, and major depressive disorders.
- Life Stressors: Adjustment disorders related to grief, relationship breakdown, or work stress.
- Sleep Disorders: Investigation of insomnia and its link to mental well-being.
- Neurodivergence Support: Collaborative care for patients with ADHD or Autism (see our ADHD shared care page).
Why Choose a GP for Mental Health?
Mental and physical health are often interconnected. Fatigue, thyroid issues, or iron deficiency can sometimes mimic or worsen symptoms of depression.
- Holistic Assessment: We can run blood tests to rule out physical causes for your symptoms.
- Medication Management: If appropriate, we can prescribe and monitor medications (antidepressants/anxiolytics) alongside psychological therapy.
- Continuity: We are here for the long term, supporting you even after your psychology sessions conclude.
Our Mental Health Team
While all our doctors provide mental health care, several have specific advanced interests in this area:
- Dr. Kingsley Tan: Passionate about optimizing mental health and providing holistic support for patients of all ages.
- Dr. Shandana Khan: Focuses on mental health as a primary clinical interest, offering a patient-centered approach.
- Dr. Jeremy Yang: Experienced in supporting patients with complex conditions impacting mental well-being, such as POTS and ADHD.
Book Your Mental Health Assessment
If you are struggling, you do not have to face it alone. We use AutoMed for privacy and convenience when booking online. Please select a “Long Consultation” if you require a Mental Health Treatment Plan to ensure we have enough time to support you.
Book an appointment today or call us at(08) 8278 8900.