More often than not a person with a mental health problem actually has two mental health problems. Dual diagnosis is when someone who is diagnosed with a mental health condition is also misusing or dependent on substances. This is not uncommon. Often a person tries to lessen the severity of a condition, like anxiety, by […]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS for short is a government-funded providing financial support to people living with disabilities. At present, over 500,000 Australians currently benefit from the NDIS. NDIS participants can access health care for mental health conditions as well as medical conditions. An important aspect of NDIS support is that participants are […]
Now that Victoria is opening up again, more and more providers are again able to offer short-term respite stays for NDIS clients. With so many to choose from, Retreat South stands out because we strive to provide an ‘individual’ experience. At Retreat South we offer: At Retreat South we provide programs that are tailored to […]
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) respite and other short-term accommodation allow NDIS participants or their carers to have some time out, enjoy a change of pace and a change of scenery. Retreat South is a psychology based, multi-disciplinary residential retreat. Because of this, our retreat can offer you a respite programme that includes mental health […]
The last two years have been tough, and everybody is looking forward to a break. Respite care is designed to allow NDIS participants with a necessary break too. Retreat South has a team of highly skilled professionals who can provide quality respite support and leisure activities for NDIS clients or their carers. At Retreat South […]
The pandemic has caused some major changes to the way we live and caused some major changes to our mental health too. Lockdowns and restrictions on our social lives have been tough going for so many people. In recent months the gradual uptake of vaccinations means an end in sight to lockdowns and other restrictions. […]
Alcohol continues to be the biggest addictive substance facing Australians. New statistics show that during 2019/20 alcohol was the most common substance-related issue people sought treatment for in the public health system during 2019 and 2020. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s annual reporting, a third of nearly 140,000 people who received […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is taking its toll on mental health. In some countries the rates of depression have doubled. More people are trying to access mental health support too. Health officials also warn that one of the consequences of the pandemic may be long-term impacts on the health and mental health of the population. People […]
New research from the Australian Alcohol and Drug Foundation reveals that one in five Australians ignore the harmful effects of alcohol. Young people especially remain unaware of the multiple risks associated with alcohol misuse. More than half of the 1000 Australians polled by the foundation in May 2021 did not know what a standard drink […]