King & Bendjo Psychology in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

King & Bendjo Psychology

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9935 5254

Address: 430 Little Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.westmelbournepsychology.com.au

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19.01.2022 TEENAGE SUICIDES SURGED DURING LOCKDOWN Teenage suicides have surged during the coronavirus lockdown, sparking calls for Victorian schools to fully reopen to save lives. The Herald Sun has been told of several adolescent suicides in Melbourne in the past fortnight where the impact of the shutdowns is believed to be a factor.... Health experts have warned of the devastating effect on mental health the lockdown has had on young people. New suicide prevention modelling warns of a major second curve of mental illness cases triggered by COVID-19. Child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said getting children back to school could help prevent further tragedies. Social isolation is catastrophic for adolescent mental health and the longer schools stay shut the worse these psychological issues will be, he said. My view is they have to get back to school. Premier Daniel Andrews has said he will keep schools closed for term 2 despite pressure from Prime Minister Scott Morrison to have them reopened earlier. Dr Carr-Gregg said young people with pre-existing mental health issues have struggled to cope during the lockdown. He said it was crucial parents relaxed screen-time rules and encouraged as much virtual interaction as possible. Young people want autonomy and independence but that’s been taken away from them as well as peer contact at school, Dr Carr-Gregg said. Parents need to set an emotional tone at home, be optimistic and facilitate virtual contact. An hour on FaceTime with Grandma is fine, an hour on Fortnite playing and laughing with a mate is fine, a drawing tutorial on YouTube is fine. Researchers at Orygen at the University of Melbourne and the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney have developed modelling to predict and prevent suicides during the pandemic. Prof Patrick McGorry, of Orygen, warned a spike in mental health cases was on the way. There is always a big surge in new cases of depression, anxiety and psychosis after a disaster, he said. The more vulnerable will tip over in much bigger numbers. The modelling will be presented to the National Cabinet on Friday to determine how best to deal with the mental health impacts of the virus. A spokeswoman for the state government said in response to the pandemic, a $59.4 million package would help Victorians with their mental health. (The Herald Sun) Need to talk to someone? Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Beyond Blue's coronavirus support service: 1800 512 348 or coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au Headspace: 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au

18.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//mental-health-effects-of-coronavir

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15.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that we will be offering bulk billed teleconsultations (online/phone counselling), from Monday 30 March, during the COVID-19 outbreak.This is a significant step in ensuring that clients can continue their treatment during this particularly difficult time. This is subject to the following conditions: The patient is undergoing an existing course of treatment, and has seen the psychologist providing the teleconsultation over the past six months, or... For new patients, the telepsychology service has been recommended by their general practitioner, and The service is delivered before 30 September 2020, and The service is undertaken in accordance with Australian Psychological Society guidelines. Contact: S Bendjo 0402 288 259 See more

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10.01.2022 Coronavirus is dominating the news. For those who suffer from anxiety or a form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) involving repetitive hand-washing to manage an obsessive fear of germs, it may feel particularly challenging. OCD is unlikely to get better on its own. Treatment and support can help you manage your symptoms. To get help, talk to your GP. They can refer you to our psychological services.

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