GP Tip Sheets
The tip sheets below are designed for GP’s to be able to provide to their patients for a range of mental health difficulties.
These tip sheets are not developed to replace medical or psychological support for patients but rather assist patients to explore alternate ways in managing their challenges.
If you would like a particular tip sheet to be added to this page, please contact us on support@strategicpsychology.com.au. We are always looking for ways in which we can assist the wider community.
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Panic attack tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on a panic attack, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear, often with strong physical sensations. Panic attacks often peak within about 10…
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Anxiety tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on anxiety, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is anxiety? Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stress and worry are common under pressure, and these feelings often ease once the situation passes. For some people,…
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Bipolar disorder tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on bipolar disorder, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a long term mental health condition involving bigger changes in mood, energy, thinking and behaviour than usual. These can include periods…
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Post-traumatic stress tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on post-traumatic stress, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is post-traumatic stress? It is common to feel fear, distress and anxiety after a traumatic event, such as a serious accident, assault, natural disaster or the sudden…
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Alcohol and other drugs tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on alcohol and other drug use, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page About alcohol and other drug use Many people use alcohol or other drugs to relax, socialise or cope with difficult feelings. For some people, use…
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Stress management tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on stress, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is stress? Stress is a common reaction when the demands on us feel greater than our resources to cope. Some stress can help us get things done, but…
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Managing anger tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on anger, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is anger? Anger is a normal emotion. It can tell us when something feels unfair or when we need to stand up for ourselves, and when expressed well…
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Grief and loss tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on grief, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is grief? Grief is our response to loss, especially the death of someone we love. It can also follow other major losses. Grief can affect your thoughts, feelings,…
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Depression tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on depression, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is depression? Everyone feels sad, low or lacking in energy at times. For some people these feelings are more intense, last longer and make everyday life harder to…
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Eating disorders tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on eating disorders, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are mental health conditions, not a lifestyle choice. They involve a difficult relationship with food, eating, exercise and body image, and can…
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Chronic pain tip sheet
Client tip sheet Plain language information on chronic pain, common signs, things that may help, and when to see your GP or a psychologist. On this page What is chronic pain? Chronic pain, sometimes called persistent pain, is pain that continues beyond the usual healing time after an injury or illness, generally more than 3…