Staying well after getting well
Recovery isn’t about a cure: it’s about living a meaningful, connected life, regardless of whether you still have a mental health issue. Read about practical ways to manage your mental health so that you can continue to aim towards living life to the fullest.
Should I tell my boss about my mental health issue?
Whether or not to tell your boss you have a mental health condition like depression or anxiety is a personal question. Here are some important things to consider when weighing up your decision.
Learning to cope with intense feelings
Although it’s hard, it’s not impossible to step back, learn to have all your emotions and still check your values, evaluate the workability of your action-urges, and choose your behaviour.
Mental health and dating
Starting a relationship is exciting, but it’s hard to know how - and when - to tell your new boyfriend or girlfriend about your mental health issues. Here are some tips.
What to expect when you see a psychologist
The reasons for seeking help for your mental health are as individual as you are. If you haven't seen a psychologist before, here's some of what you can expect.
24/7 Medibank Mental Health Support
Medibank health insurance members can chat to a mental health professional about how they feel and ask questions about a range of mental health concerns for themselves or a loved one and get guidance on what they can do next. Chat online or call 1800 644 325 anytime of the day or night, 7 days a week at no extra cost.~
Looking for support?
When you’re concerned about your mental health or that of a loved one, it’s good to know that help and support are available. Read about how health cover can help and find out about our exclusive member services. You can also explore healthy habits that can help make a difference to your mental wellbeing.
Finding support
When you’re going through a tough time, it’s not always easy to know where to start. We can help advise and guide you through your options.
Using your cover
Whether you have hospital cover, extras, or both, we’ll show you how Medibank health cover can help you access a range of mental health support services.
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Things you need to know
~ Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.
While we hope you find this information helpful, please note that it is general in nature. It is not health advice, and is not tailored to meet your individual health needs. You should always consult a trusted health professional before making decisions about your health care. While we have prepared the information carefully, we can’t guarantee that it is accurate, complete or up-to-date. And while we may mention goods or services provided by others, we aren’t specifically endorsing them and can’t accept responsibility for them. For these reasons we are unable to accept responsibility for any loss that may be sustained from acting on this information (subject to applicable consumer guarantees).