At Ocean Medical Practice, our Bondi Road doctors are able to provide general advice to assist you better manage stress, anxiety, low mood/depression, anger, grief and relationship matters. You may notice the first signs that your emotional well-being may be effected is when you notice changes in behaviour such as increased irritability, short-temperedness, social withdrawal or hyperactivity. You may notice changes in your eating or sleeping habits such as increased or decreased appetite or difficulty sleeping. Excessive thoughts or ruminating. You may notice a loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy. You may develop physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, palpitations or fatigue.

Mental Stress effects almost everyone at some stage of their lives. It's important to seek help, especially if you notice that it starts to affect other areas of your life such as your social life, family life, work or study.

Our Psychologists, Michelle Fox and Constanza Tirado-Subiabre can provide a tailored approach to meet your individual goals, to achieve and maintain your emotional and psychological well-being. 

If your psychological health is impaired, you may be eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan. A Mental Health Care Plan can be created by your GP to enable you to see a psychologist and access Medicare Rebates. Our Bondi Doctors are able to refer you to a psychologist or clinical psychologist of your preferred choice. Our Bondi Rd Doctors Team have additional training in Mental Health Conditions and look forward to helping you.

If you feel that you may be suffering from a mood disorder, anxiety or depression, the Black Dog Institute and beyondblue website provides useful information such as fact sheets and self-tests that you can undertake prior to seeing your doctor or psychologist. To make an online appointment, click here or to book with Michelle, please contact her on 0413 225 092