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Adult and General Health Program
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The Adult and General Health Psychology program provides assessment and therapy
in general adult psychology and specific health-related psychology
problems.
Types of problems
General adult problems
- Depression
- Anxiety, fears and phobias
- Eating problems
- Sleeping problems
- Anger management
- Grief and loss
- Coping with trauma and change
Health-related problems
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety and depression associated with illness or injury.
- Coping with medical procedures
- Pregnancy and reproductive issues
- Weight management
- Smoking cessation
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Typical referrals
- Seng (43) has lost all motivation to get up and go to work. This could
be because there are workplace problems or maybe issues at home are
getting him down.
- Anthony (23) is constantly worried and panicking when he has to go
out of the house and doesn’t know whether it is a serious problem
or not. His family are very worried and need help too.
- Ray (61) has undergone surgery for a cardiovascular (heart) problem
and requires assistance understanding and coping with the psychological
effects of his illness.
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Program Consultants
Professor Paul Martin is coordinator of the Doctorate of Psychology
(Clinical) program. He is also Director of Psychology at Southern Health and
is a specialist in clinical and health psychology.
Dr Grace Couchman is a psychologist and family therapist. She
is a senior clinician with extensive experience in the impact of trauma and
illness on individuals and families. She specialises in individual and group
interventions for depression, anxiety and serious mental health issues. She
also provides relationship and family therapy.
Dr Keong Yap specialises in the treatment of depression, anxiety
disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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