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If you are dissatisfied with a mental health treatment or service, you have the right to make a complaint and have your concerns addressed...
Like any other chronic condition, mental illness might affect your ability to manage aspects of everyday life such as finding accommodation or housing and maintaining a place to live, but there are...
Almost half of all Australians will be affected by mental illness at some time in their life...
Growing up is not easy and at each stage of development, from pre-primary right through to the teen years, there are challenges that will test a child’s emotional and mental health...
There are a range of mental health services, some provided by government and some that are run by private or community providers...
If you are feeling unwell, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or suicidal, it is important to know that there is help out there. Mental health support services are available throughout Victoria, 24 hours...
Your local doctor can conduct an initial mental health assessment and may refer you to a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist depending on your needs...
When you, your partner or someone in your family has a mental illness, it can cause stress and worry for everyone...
Medications can be important in the management of mental health issues, whether for a short time or for ongoing stabilization of symptoms...
Being a carer for someone with a mental illness can be emotionally and physically demanding, but it can also be a rewarding experience...