With one in five Australians now affected by mental health issues, no local organisation more acutely feels the prevalence of this than The Geelong Clinic.
As one of the region’s leading private psychiatric facilities, The Geelong Clinic offers a wide range of mental health services including inpatient programs for patients experiencing anxiety and depression, addictive behaviour and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Geelong Clinic is renowned for its specialised, industry-leading eating disorder programs LEAP and PREP, which are expertly supervised by a number of mental health clinicians and nurses, adhering to a philosophy of trust, dignity and individualised treatment.
A variety of day programs are also offered, ranging from emotional wellness and mindfulness groups to art therapy and self-help anxiety and depression courses.
Mental health is a core focus of the day-to-day running of The Geelong Clinic but it will be particularly significant as Victoria recognises 8-14 October as Mental Health Week.
General Manager Janine Haigh highlights the importance of Mental Health Week within the community.
“Each year we as a hospital run a series of activities for staff and patients to celebrate our many wonderful achievements in this field,” Ms Haigh said.
“We see it as a great opportunity to connect with others and foster our existing and new collaborations within the health sector.”
The week is a culmination of efforts from a broad cross-section of the community, including state and federal government, non-government organisations, and community-based health and social impact agencies.
It is aimed at activating, educating and engaging Victorians about mental health through a range of activities held right across the state, including festivals, art exhibitions, music, theatre and seminars.
The Geelong Clinic is looking forward to participating in some of the many events planned for Mental Health Week within the Geelong and Surf Coast area.
Access to any of The Geelong Clinic programs is available via referral from a GP.
For further information or to arrange an assessment, call 5240 0700.
