Services

Assessment, Diagnosis & Management

Specialist Support Across Child, Young People, Family & Lifespan IDD Psychiatry

We provide Assessment, Diagnosis & Management for…

Anxiety Disorders

Including:

  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Anxiety
  • Agoraphobia
  • Panic Attacks
  • Specific Phobias

Management will include consideration of the most appropriate talking therapy (psychological) intervention &/or medication.

Depression & Mood Disorders

Management will include consideration of the most appropriate talking therapy (psychological) intervention &/or medication.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Assessment will include

  • Development through the years
  • School history
  • Psychometric testing
  • Strength based assessment

Management will include

  • Behavioural recommendations
  • Medication where appropriate

Autism Spectrum Condition

Assessment will include

  • Development through the years
  • School & social history
  • Psychometric testing
  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
  • Personalised management plan

Life Span Care for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Specialist psychiatric care for children, adolescent and adults with IDD. We work collaboratively with families, GP's, medical & allied health professionals to deliver holistic, evidence based psychiatric care across the life span.

Syndrome Specific Mental Health & Behavioural Support

Assessment and management that considers syndrome-specific mental health and behavioural presentations.

For example: Prader Willi, Fragile X, Phelan-McDermid, Down's, Smith-Magenis, DiGeorge Syndromes.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Assessment, diagnosis and management of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, with an individualised treatment plan.

Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties & School Refusal

Collaborative assessment, formulation and management across home, school and community settings.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Assessment, diagnosis and management of trauma-related symptoms, with care planning tailored to the individual and their support network.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Assessment, diagnosis and management considering development, strengths, functioning and support needs.

Tic Disorders including Tourette Syndrome

Assessment and management of tics including careful consideration of associated difficulties.

Medication Review & Management

Regular medication review and management as clinically appropriate with clear communication and shared planning.

Transition from Childhood to Adulthood

Support for mental health care transition as needs change from childhood & adolescence into adulthood.

CONTACT US

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admin@sjpmentalhealth.com.au
07 5620 3661

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