Coping with Perth Covid-19 restrictions
As you are aware, Covid-19 restrictions in Perth will change from 6pm today Friday 5th February. Appointments with our team will be available face to face as usual from Saturday 6th March, with Covid safe procedures in place as per government requirements and guidelines. Telehealth continues to be an option for
Christmas and New Year clinic hours
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year from the team at Solutions Health Psychology Group. Our office will be closed from the afternoon of Thursday 24th December for the holiday break. Limited clinics will be open from 6th January 2021 - for previously booked appointments only. Reception and full clinic
Medicare extends Mental Health Care Plan scheme
Medicare and the Australian Federal Government recently announced an extension to the Medicare funded Mental Health Care Plan system to offer an increased number of rebated sessions of Clinical Psychology, meaning increased access to mental health. Previously up to 10 sessions of Clinical Psychology were eligible for Medicare rebates per calender
Pain – How Psychology Can Help
The Australian Psychological Society's annual Psychology week event is now on ! This year the focus is on how Psychological therapy can help those living with chronic pain conditions. More than a third (35%) of Australians experience chronic pain and for adults 65 years and older that goes up to almost
Practical Ideas to help you cope with Covid-19
The Australian Psychological Society has recently produced some great resources to help Australians cope with the stress and struggles of Covid-19. Resources include practical tips for coping with Covid-19 related anxiety, ideas for assisting children with different learning disorders engage in schooling from home during isolation, and helpful tips for patients
Fostering Personal Resilience
Commentary by Lydia Merralls, Clinical Psychologist Here are some of my top tips for strengthening personal resilience when faced with change and challenge, adapted from information previously collated by the American Psychological Association. Make connections - Relationships with family, friends and others are important for our wellbeing. Accepting help from those