For patients · June 2026
Adult ADHD assessment: what to expect
A plain-language walkthrough of an adult ADHD assessment (what happens before, on the day, and after) so you can decide whether to enquire.
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Plain-language explainers.
Articles written for adults seeking psychiatric care and the GPs who refer to them. Every piece is reviewed by a registered clinician before publishing.
For patients
4 articles
For patients · June 2026
Adult ADHD: when is it worth a formal assessment?
If you have been wondering whether ADHD might be part of the picture, this is for you. A plain-language guide to the signs that genuinely warrant a closer look, the ones that don't, and how to decide whether an assessment is the right next step.
For patients · June 2026
Psychiatrist, psychologist, or GP: who do you actually need?
Three different mental health roles, three different jobs. A plain-language guide to who does what and how to choose the right starting point.
For patients · June 2026
Wait times for adult psychiatry in Victoria: what to do while you wait
Adult psychiatry waitlists in Victoria can be long. Here is what is realistic to expect, what you can do in the meantime, and how to make the most of your first appointment when it arrives.
Conditions we treat
2 articles
Conditions we treat · June 2026
Adult ADHD medication: what to expect when you start treatment
Starting ADHD medication can feel like a big step. Here is what to expect from the process: how titration works, what your psychiatrist will check, and the questions worth bringing to your first appointment.
Conditions we treat · June 2026
Anxiety, depression, or both: when specialist input helps
Most adults who experience one will experience the other. Here is a plain-language look at what your GP can manage, what changes when a psychiatrist is involved, and how to know when it is worth asking for a referral.
How we work
3 articles
How we work · June 2026
Shared care explained: how your GP, psychiatrist and you work together
Shared care is how most ongoing mental health treatment actually works in Australia. Here is what it means in practice, who does what, and how it makes specialist care sustainable.
How we work · June 2026
Telehealth psychiatry: when it works, when it does not
Telehealth psychiatry has changed what specialist mental health care looks like in Australia. Here is a clear look at when it fits well, when it does not, and what to expect if you are considering it.
How we work · June 2026
What happens in your first psychiatry appointment
Before you ever walk into a psychiatry appointment, you should know exactly what to expect. Here's the structure of a first appointment with us: what we'll ask, what you'll leave with, and how long it takes.