For GPs in Canberra and surrounds
Information and resources for GPs and their clients
Plain language tip sheets for clients, information sheets for GPs and two common questionnaires. They offer general information only and do not replace assessment, treatment or clinical judgement.
For your clients
Client tip sheets
Gentle, plain language sheets you may like to print or share. Each has a web page and a two-page A4 PDF.
Client tip sheet
Alcohol and other drugs
Information on cutting down or stopping, and where support may be found.
Client tip sheet
Anxiety
Common signs of anxiety and everyday strategies some people find helpful.
Client tip sheet
Bipolar disorder
Understanding highs and lows, and self care alongside other support.
Client tip sheet
Chronic pain
Pacing, movement, sleep and other ideas that may help with persistent pain.
Client tip sheet
Depression
Signs of depression and small steps that may help.
Client tip sheet
Eating disorders
General information and where support may be found.
Client tip sheet
Grief and loss
Common grief reactions and ways people may look after themselves.
Client tip sheet
Managing anger
Noticing anger early and ways it might be expressed differently.
Client tip sheet
Panic attack
What a panic attack may feel like and ideas some people find helpful.
Client tip sheet
Post-traumatic stress
Common reactions after trauma and where support may be found.
Client tip sheet
Stress management
Signs of stress and practical ideas that may help.
Printing for clients?
All tip sheets are A4, two pages
Each sheet is written in plain language and may be printed or shared with clients as general information.
For GPs
GP information sheets
Gentle information sheets written by psychologists that GPs may find useful to consider. Each has a web page and a two-page A4 PDF.
ADHD
Autism
Bipolar disorder
Chronic pain and persistent physical concerns
Depression
Eating disorders
Generalised anxiety
Intellectual disability
Learning difficulties
ODD
Panic
Perinatal and early parenting adjustment
Sleep difficulties
Social anxiety
Alcohol and other drug use
Tourette syndrome
Questionnaires
Online questionnaires
DASS-21
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale
A self report questionnaire on the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. It may also be used to track change over time.
K10
Kessler Psychological Distress Scale
A widely used measure of psychological distress that may also be used to track change over time.
Referrals Welcome
Referring to Strategic Psychology
We see children, adolescents, adults, couples and families across 27 consulting rooms in Canberra City, established 2009. Medicare rebates under Better Access are available to eligible clients with a valid referral and mental health treatment plan.
Need help right now?
If you or someone else is in danger or thinking about suicide, please reach out now.
- 000: emergency services, if life is in danger
- Lifeline 13 11 14: crisis support, 24 hours, 7 days (lifeline.org.au)
- 13YARN 13 92 76: crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 24/7 (13yarn.org.au)
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