Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental health problems are common. Up to 1 in 4 people have experienced mental illness.
If you have noticed changes in the way you or a loved one are thinking or feeling and it is causing problems in everyday life, Dorset Private GP is here to help and support you.
How can Dorset Private GP help?
A 20, 30 or 40-minute face to face appointment can be booked with one of our doctors and they will have the time to listen to your concerns and then decide with you the best course of action. The doctor may discuss the following options with you:
- Blood Tests - to rule out any underlying physical problems
- Medication - such as antidepressants (we cannot prescribe for under 18s, but we can refer to specialists who can).
- Referral to our trusted specialists - such as psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and many more experts we work closely with
- Time to Listen - sometimes just being able to spend a longer time with the doctor and not being rushed will help. You can then book again with the same doctor whenever you wish
Sometimes people have struggled with their mental health from a young age and for some there could be a family history of mental illness. Other people may be experiencing or have gone through a stressful event which has led to mental illness. For example, losing a job, the death of a loved one or money and relationship problems.
The following things could be a sign you have a mental health problem:
- Feeling emotional and teary
- Having a low mood or changes in your mood
- Feeling like you are being threatened in some way, even though there is no proof of it. You might think people are watching you or acting against you.
- Seeing and hearing things that other people can’t see or hear
- Engaging in destructive or high-risk behavior
- Finding it difficult to focus or remember things
- Sleeping less or too much
- Being on your own more and being withdrawn from others
- Spending lots of money or having problems dealing with your money
- Having flashbacks or nightmares after an upsetting event
- Sex drive changes
- Finding it difficult to manage everyday life, like making meals and washing
- Feeling like you want to end your life or people would be better off without you
- Thinking you have special powers or are on a mission
- Using substances to cope, such as alcohol or drugs
- Excessive anger, hostility or violence
How To Book
If you would like to book a 20, 30 or 40-minute appointment with one of our doctors, please click on the “Book Now” button. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us or alternatively you can complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note, our doctors cannot prescribe controlled drug medications. This includes all benzodiazepines and hypnotic & opioid medications.
For more information, please call 01202 761150 or email us at reception@dorsetprivategp.co.uk
