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‘Mental health disorder’ is an all-encompassing term to describe a wide range of illnesses that affect one’s mood. These disorders are extremely common in Australia and can affect physical function, behaviours, perceptions, thoughts and interpersonal interactions. Many Australians have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, amongst other mental health disorders.
Effective treatment for mental illness usually involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications and therapy with counsellors, psychologists and/or psychiatrists.
In the event of worsening mood, you can contact:
You can also contact your Area Mental Health Service for mental health advice and information.
If you are in immediate danger or if it is a life threatening emergency, please contact triple zero (000) for emergency services.
It’s common to feel anxious, worried and stressed. However, when anxiety brings intense, excessive and persistent feelings of worry and fear about everyday situations, it can be all-consuming. You might experience a faster heart rate, shallow breathing, dizziness, chest tightness, chest pain, tremors or sweating.
It’s common to feel anxious, worried and stressed. However, when anxiety brings intense, excessive and persistent feelings of worry and fear about everyday situations, it can be all-consuming. You might experience a faster heart rate, shallow breathing, dizziness, chest tightness, chest pain, tremors or sweating.
Clinical depression is a mental health disorder in which one has a persistently depressed mood that causes noticeable problems in relationships, work function and day-to-day activities. It can affect people of any age.
Symptoms of depression include:
In order to receive treatment for psychiatry conditions like anxiety and depression through Rosemary, you must already have seen a doctor and received a diagnosis. An online doctor based in Australia on our platform can help you manage your psychiatric symptoms and access your treatment.
Positive changes to your lifestyle can greatly improve your mental health, including:
All of these factors can help to reduce your stress. The relationship between mental illness and stress is complex, but it is widely accepted that stress can worsen an episode of mental illness. This is why taking small steps towards the lifestyle modifications listed above is so important.
Certain medications used to treat mood disorders are safe to take while pregnant, but discuss with your doctor if you are planning on having a family or if you’re pregnant so that they can provide treatment that is safe.
There is no cure for mental illness, but plenty of effective treatments exist. People with mental illnesses can recover with treatment and live happy lives, even if some ongoing symptoms persist.
No. Stopping your medication cold turkey can lead to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. If you want to try another kind of treatment, speak to your doctor so they can formulate a schedule that helps you wean off the medication safely.
