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Mental Illness

Mental illness is considered a health problem that markedly affects thinking, feelings and our behaviour / reactions. Common mental illnesses include anxiety and depression and less common are psychotic illnesses (losing touch with reality). A mental health problem becomes a disorder when the symptoms specific to that illness become severe and interfere with a person’s usual daily functioning. For example, a person with severe depression may struggle to get out of bed or someone with severe anxiety may not be able to get out of the house for fear of something catastrophic happening. Psychotic disorders are much less common and include schizophrenia, bipolar and drug-induced psychosis.

Mental health problems can worsen and become a disorder if untreated. Early detection is important as research shows that the sooner a person starts effective treatment the better the outcomes. The vast majority of mental illnesses are treatable.

Medicare Rebates

Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment by registered psychologists under the Australian Government’s Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. This scheme provides considerable financial assistance to people living with mental heath problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists and providing more affordable mental healthcare.

To access the Medicare Rebate, you need your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician to complete a detailed mental health assessment and prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan before referring you to a psychologist.

You may be eligible to receive Medicare rebates immediately into your bank account when paying for your session by cash, credit card, EFTPOS or cheque at all Life Resolutions® locations.