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19 Dec 2017 06:49 PM
19 Dec 2017 06:49 PM
Hello,
I've decided to consult a mental health practitioner to try to address some issues that have been causing me problems for years and are now really starting to affect my career (or lack thereof)--namely chronic procrastination, lack of self-discipline, and general lack of motivation--but I'm not sure what kind of mental health practitioner to consult--psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, counsellor, ... . I'm reluctant to go to a GP because I don't think my problems are bad enough and I would feel like a fraud clogging up the system, so I'd rather just make an appointment with whichever mental health practitioner would be most able to help me with my problem. Any suggestions?
Many thanks.
19 Dec 2017 06:53 PM
19 Dec 2017 06:53 PM
19 Dec 2017 06:55 PM
19 Dec 2017 06:55 PM
Welcome to Forum Land.
That's a really interesting question that you've asked. Are you familiar with the differences between the various types of mental health professionals?
Just from what you've written, I'm wondering if you have considered exploring the option of a life coach?
19 Dec 2017 06:57 PM
19 Dec 2017 06:57 PM
26 Dec 2017 10:24 PM
26 Dec 2017 10:24 PM
Thanks for all the help. I think I'll consult a general practitioner first and see what they have to say. Based on my research, it sounds like the best mental-health practitioner for my needs would be a psychologist. Here's a summary of my research so far, in case anyone else with similar problems finds it helpful:
Other mental-health practitioners (from most mentioned to least mentioned):
Counsellor;
Psychiatrist;
Social worker in mental health;
Psychotherapist;
Clinical psychologist;
Occupational therapist;
Mental health nurse;
Life coach;
BeyondBlue NewAccess program.
E-therapies:
https://moodgym.com.au;
https://ecouch.anu.edu.au;
https://www.mycompass.org.au;
https://thiswayup.org.au;
https://www.mentalhealthonline.org.au;
https://app.shuti.me;
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=50;
http://centerforworkforcehealth.com/index.cfm/programs/stress-and-mood-management/;
http://www.myray.com;
http://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk;
https://www.ontrack.org.au.
Self-help books:
Burns (1980) Feeling Good;
Lewisohn et al. (1986) Control Your Depression;
Tanner and Ball (1989) Beating the Blues.
Smartphone Software:
BeyondNow;
Recharge by ReachOut;
Smiling Mind;
WorryTime by ReachOut;
Breathe by ReachOut;
HeadSpace;
iProcrastinate;
Procraster;
Do it;
Due;
Priorities;
Zombies, Run! 5k Training;
Proof!;
HabitBull;
MiYo;
Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock;
Pacifica;
Lifeline app;
The CheckIn App;
The Toolbox by ReachOut;
Snapshot.
Therapeutic strategies (from most mentioned to least mentioned):
Cognitive behaviour therapy;
Psychodynamic psychotherapy;
Interpersonal psychotherapy;
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy;
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy;
Hypnotherapy;
Acceptance and commitment therapy;
Relaxation training (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation-- see www.beyondblue.org.au/recovery-and-staying-well);
Cognitive restructuring;
Problem-solving therapy;
Rational emotive therapy;
General counselling and psychotherapy techniques;
Systematic desensitisation;
Stress inoculation training;
Behavioural activation;
Humanistic therapies;
Music therapy;
Dance therapy;
Massage therapy;
Supportive counselling;
Psychoeducation;
Dialectical behaviour therapy;
Positive psychology;
Narrative therapy;
Body-oriented psychotherapy;
Experiential therapy;
Integrative counselling and psychotherapy;
Cognitive analytic therapy;
Mindfulness;
Motivational interviewing;
Supportive psychotherapy.
28 Dec 2017 01:07 PM
28 Dec 2017 01:07 PM
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05 May 2021 05:37 PM
05 May 2021 05:37 PM
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Has anyone used any of the smartphone software apps?
Do you recommend any of them in particular?
I have trouble with procrastination and disclipine.
I am trying to do an online course with great difficulty.
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.