Mental health problems in adults

Mental health problems can affect mood, anxiety, thinking, sleep, the body, relationships and functioning. A comprehensive assessment considers severity, duration, safety, substance use, physical causes and circumstances; treatment is chosen together.

• Persistent low mood, anxiety, panic, irritability, emptiness or loss of enjoyment.
• Poor sleep or sleeping a lot, tiredness, changes in appetite and reduced concentration.
• Tell a trusted person and a healthcare professional honestly what you notice and what you can no longer manage in daily life.
• Keep a simple daily routine with a regular waking time, meals, light, movement and rest.
• Make an appointment if symptoms last weeks, recur or clearly disrupt sleep, work, relationships or self-care.
• For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.