r/AussieMentalHealth

Hi guys, one of my parents tried to take their own life last Friday. They dies 4 times and from some complete miracle, they pulled through. About 2 weeks before prior to all this, they rang me saying they were going to do it, and I had to ring the police and ambulance to try and locate them as they wouldn't disclose their location, there was a police helicopter out, lots of cops and ambos so it was serious. They were discharged that following morning. I have now found out they have been released today. Only a few days ago they were in ICU and just got released to the ward. I just want to know how on earth they have left the hospital this early? I believe it is way to soon. I know the mental health system here isn't the best, but surely they can't let them out this early? Is it possible or is the hospital in the wrong right now? Isn't someone at least meant to go to a secure place for a while until they are better? Thank you.

Currently doing DBT outpatient through one of them, but wondering, if private inpatient would be recommended, which hospital would suit the needs best? (Health insurance, after wait period of another month or so, will cover IP psych.)

Context: previous ED (full remission), MDD actually possibly BPAD, unspecified psychosis (either BPAD-caused or schizophrenia). Psychosis is the current concern. Medication being adjusted still and titrating up to therapeutic dose currently, but outpatient. Just for the context of what I'd be looking at.

If any outpatient groups etc. recommended for psychosis, also please suggest!

Psychiatrist seems to think all ?bipolar/psychosis symptoms explained by BPD, so feeling a bit lost here and considering switching psychiatrists and thus ultimately possibly hospital systems too. (According to friends, things described as psychosis have been present largely for the last ~eight months, with occasional gaps of a few weeks before returning.) (If psychiatrist recommendations, open to them also. English first language.)

Public health system also recently diagnosed BPD, and given hospitalisation NOT recommended in the context of BPD, concerned that even with legitimate need (e.g. suicide risk in the context of commands from Entities), may slip through cracks.

Longer-term psychologist etc. does NOT think BPD explains everything or that it's even relevant in clinical picture (diagnosed ASD and undiagnosed psychotic disorder would in combination likely explain borderline traits--also doesn't show e.g. volatility of emotions as seen in BPD). Family agree BPD doesn't appear to fit in day-to-day either.

'Complex'/'atypical' kind of case, apparently.

I don't need the kind of therapist who will try to fix me or talk me out of my suicidal ideations. I need assistance....???

Salam, does anyone know if there are any free psychologists or mental health services available in the city? I'm going through allot and I need someone professional that I can talk to and get help with depression and personal problems, but I can't really afford private sessions.

If you know of any free or low-cost options, please let me know. Thank you 🙏

I’ve got a whole bunch of stuff wrong with me that’s preventing me from working, leaving the house or doing basic tasks, that I don’t want to get into. I know I need medication, but I have no one supportive in case stuff goes wrong, and am terrible at monitoring myself. I have had a few suicidal episodes this year.
End of last year I considered admitting myself to a mental hospital just so I didn’t have to take care of myself anymore, the simple act of waking up and living was so exhausting that I wanted to die. I’ve been seeing a load of professionals this year but have come right back down to the state I was in last year, and just the thought of trialling different professionals or medications all by myself has caused me many breakdowns.
What actually is the process of getting into a mental hospital in Melbourne, what happens while a person is there, and is this something I should be considering? I don’t have the money for daily care and don’t even know what I’d ask for if I got it. I just want help and to recover and to feel better, but I don’t know what I need and I’m too bone-deep exhausted to figure it out by myself anymore.

I’m pretty sure I’m eligible based off reading the criteria on mygov medicare. I don’t meet the diagnosis criteria but I meet the criteria that you have to meet if you don’t have a diagnosis.
I mostly want to access the dietitian services. If I use psych sessions from an EDP do they have to be focused on an eating disorder?

Is getting meds/management for mental health (anxiety/depression/severe mood swings) manageable through a gp and actually helpful? had my first appointment with a psychiatrist and it was the worst experience of my life and i was sent on my merry way with 10 xanax and a family history addiction 😅. i can’t afford to do another introduction appointment with a new psych and im feeling stumped on what route to take next

im in the NSW illawarra area if people have any suggestions on services i can access. i already have a psychologist.

Any hints I’ve started medication and it’s life changing. I’ve gone from hermit to wanting to interact with people. I even went to the gym and willingly went outside into the sun…😅 any hobbies or tips to slowly make my way into the world again. I have gone back to uni online only half way thru. Any tips. People around me obviously are a bit surprised to say the least.

I even am losing weight as before I put in an enormous amount as a shield and now with the medication I don’t need it.