A 34-year-old primary school teacher describes six months of constant worry, difficulty getting to sleep and i…

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A 34-year-old primary school teacher describes six months of constant worry, difficulty getting to sleep and irritability that is now affecting her teaching. She has no thoughts of self-harm, no unusual experiences, and drinks two standard drinks a week. Her physical examination and thyroid function are normal. She has never seen a mental health professional. She says she would rather try talking therapy than start a tablet, and asks how she can see a psychologist without paying the full fee. Wh…

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GP mental health treatment plan

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Community mental health team referral

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Headspace youth service referral

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Private psychiatrist outpatient referral

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Self-guided internet therapy program

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