[Podcast] Ep: 0.5 - Neurological Gumbo Soup.
(Note: This episode was originally published on InnerStrengthCheck.com Nov 16th, 2021.
ISC.com is now defunct, however links to the podcast as per below are still functioning just fine!).
‘Hi, All!
It's been a while.
This is a between-topical-episodes-episode. Just a general catch up on where I am at/the state of affairs, but also some discussions around how I will be pivoting the ISC podcast to be a bit more broad content-wise, incorporating a larger range of topics. I also discuss perfectionism as it presents through procrastination, not a means commonly thought of in our culture but one that is pervasive with mental illness.
Thank you.’
Episode LINK:
(via the official ISC Youtube Channel)
Episode 0.5 - Show Notes:
SUPPORT OPTIONS:
If you're feeling like you need some support, please be sure to check in with those around you - remember, social support is the biggest predictor of mental and physical health!
AUSTRALIA:
* If you're feeling like you need some extra mental health assistance, please don't hesitate to contact your GP to discuss a Mental Health Care Plan, which will allow you to access 6-10 rebated sessions with a psychologist.
(See here for a description of a Mental Health Care Plan, as well as steps to access through your local GP - courtesy of The Mindful Centre)
* To approach your GP with an appropriate psychologist prior (gender, telehealth, treating issues, client demographics etc), check out the Australian Psychological Society (APS)’s ‘Find a Psychologist Service’:
https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist
It’s my recommendation in first instance to consider seeking Clinical Psychologists, particularly if you require assessment for complex conditions such as neurodivergent conditions (Autism, ADHD, OCD, etc), trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD, bipolar disorder etc. In Australia, clinical psychologists receive additional trainings and accreditation/specialisation in intensive psychometric assessment and thus may be able to field more complex assessments by virtue of what APS policy & legislation allows.
* To perform a similar search for a psychiatrist specialising in your areas of concern/need, see the FRANZGP ‘Find A Psychiatrist Service’, via Your Health In Mind:
https://www.yourhealthinmind.org/find-a-psychiatrist
Note that, unfortunately, access to Medicare bulk-billing psychiatry is often difficult to source. If you require more urgent review of your medication and/or treatment planning, I highly recommend searching on Google for your region’s closes Local Area Mental Health Service & contacting their provided contacts to discuss further.
It’s something I believe strongly in having more normalised and funded towards. If you feel similar, write to your local Member of Parliament - and don’t hold back, be honest! (But at least semi-respectful if you don’t want your communication to get shrugged off/binned etc, of course).
LOCATION-AGNOSTIC:
* some handy apps for self-care:
My Possible Self
Stop, Breathe and Think
Smiling Mind
* a handy resource for evidence-based self-help cognitive behavioural therapy for depression, anxiety, bipolar, self-esteem, procrastination, social skills, relationships etc (ignoring the lame ClipArt) for yourself and others:
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself
Good day and good mental health to you.
Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady.
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