Mental Health Workers

• There is a range of mental health professionals and organisations who provide

  support services for the diagnosis and management of atypical behaviour or for

  mental wellbeing in general.

  They can include:

  Mental Health workers,

  Psychologists,

  Psychiatrists,

  And various organisations that employ mental health professionals and other

  mental health workers.
• Mental health workers (MHW) who are members

  of a mental health treatment team assist in

  providing a wide range of services and care for

  patients with psychological or social problems.
• social workers – They support people in making

  changes in their lives to improve personal and social

  well being. They do this by identifying issues that

  require change and connecting people to appropriate

  sources of support, such as secure housing or therapy.
• youth workers – They support young people in

  developing the skills they need to make positive

  changes in their lives.
• occupational therapists – They promote wellbeing by

  enabling people to participate fully in the

  responsibilities of everyday life. For example, they may

  develop strategies for someone with ADHD to stay

  focused during the workday and identify ways to

  minimise distractions.
• A person can work as a psychologist and use the title psychologist only if they are

  registered as such by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and the Australian

  Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A psychiatrist is a qualified medical doctor who has obtained additional

  qualifications to become a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of mental

  illnesses.
• A mental health organisation is a company or group that works to address or advocate for

  mental health, such as through providing support or specialised services.

  Well-known not-for-profit organisations include:

  headspace

  Kids Helpline

  Beyond Blue

  SANE
• Culturally responsive practices refer to

  acting in ways that respond to the needs of

  diverse communities and demonstrating an

  openness to new ideas that may align with

  different cultural ideas, beliefs, and values.