Family doctors (General Practitioners) can be the gate keepers to connect the community to the right mental health support. Hear directly from Dr. Chris Fildes - a family doctor for 37 years. We speak about depression and antidepressant medication, anxiety and benzodiazepines, and about the process of seeing a mental health practitioner. Dr. Fildes explains how government supported Mental Health Care plans work, how much they fund and what to expect out of the whole process of reaching out and speaking with a professional.
For emergency support contact:
000 for police, ambulance or fire services
13 11 14 for Lifeline, a crisis support and suicide prevention service for all Australians
1300 726 306 Perinatal Anxiety and Depression (PANDA) National Helpline
03 9935 7400 GriefLine National Helpline
1800 250 015 Alcohol and Drug Support Line
1800 858 858 National Gambling Help Line
1300 22 46 36 Beyond Blue
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