Some important pages to share....

Following on from my post there are some great blogs and pages to read where other women have shared their personal stories too..... More to come when I'm on my computer....

http://www.lovelyliving.com.au/editorsblog/jens-life/1587/

http://www.theimperfectmum.com.au/2012/04/do-you-think-your-ok-im-not-and-im-sharing-that-with-you-shit/

http://www.edenriley.com/search?q=pnd


Medicare and psychology
What is the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative?
Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment by registered psychologists under the Australian Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. This scheme provides considerable assistance to people living with mental health problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists and providing more affordable mental healthcare.

http://www.racgp.org.au/mentalhealth/betteraccess
As part of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) mental health package, the 'Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and GPs through the MBS' initiative (Better Access) introduced new Medicare items in 2006 to provide better and more affordable mental health care.

The Better Access MBS items are designed to promote a team approach to mental health care, with GPs better supported to continue working with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other allied mental health professionals to increase the availability of care.


The Government is finally stepping and providing more help for mental health. Medicare will provide assitance and as the 2 links above show you need a referral from your GP and you can see a psychiatrist or psychologist with Medicare rebates.


The check list from Beyond Blue about depression......
Are you depressed?


The site for post natal depression and anxiety