The Primary Mental Health Service includes mental health in primary care for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges. We can triage to other services such as alcohol and drug services.
The Primary Mental Health Service includes mental health in primary care for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges. We can triage to other services such as alcohol and drug services.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
Referrals are via a Christchurch PHO general practice.
Description
The Primary Mental Health Service includes mental health in primary care for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting.
The Service includes brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition.
This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.
We can triage to other services such as alcohol and drug services.