Hyson Green Mental Health

Did you know that mental health is just as important as your physical health? People with severe mental health problems have up to 32 years less life expectancy*. Maintaining your mental health is a lifelong commitment just like diet and exercise.

You are not alone, at least one in five people seek help*. Taking action early builds resilience sooner for a happier, healthier life.

*Healthy Canberra ‘Australian Capital Territory Chief Health Officer’s Report 2016’ found:

• 1 in 5 people reported receiving a mental health diagnosis in the preceding 12 months
• ACT residents (16%) were more likely to report being diagnosed with a mental and behavioural disorder than their national counterparts (14%)
• Anxiety was the most frequently reported mental health diagnosis and has risen since 2007-2008
• Depressive disorders are associated with increased prevalence of chronic diseases
• ACT residents are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental disorder than their national counterpart
• People living with severe mental illness have been estimated to have up to 32 years less life expectancy than the general population

Hyson Green underwent an upgrade early in 2017, again in 2019 and an additional upgrade commencing June 2022 providing more capacity to meet increasing demand for mental health services in ACT and surrounding districts.

The newly renovated facilities provide  additional beds giving more people access to the Hyson Green 21-day treatment program, taking the total number of beds on offer up to 48.

Hyson Green offers a choice of accommodation ranging from single rooms with an ensuite to executive suites with private sitting rooms, including two separate post-natal depression suites; along with consulting rooms, large dining and lounge rooms, therapy rooms and recreational facilities.

Residential and day programs

Hyson Green have a voluntary day program offering patients in the ACT and surrounding districts an opportunity to treat common conditions such as anxiety and depression.

• The Day Patient Programs include both ongoing (open) and fixed-period (closed) groups
• The most frequently run groups are Overcoming Depression Program; Managing Anxiety Program (closed); and the Individual Mood Disorders group (open).
• See below for more information:

In-patient programs

• The Hyson Green in-patient program runs group and individual therapy sessions incorporating:

• • cognitive behavioural therapy
  • dialectical behavioural therapy
  • assertiveness training
  • stress management
  • relaxation
  • yoga
  • grief and loss counselling
  • conflict resolution
  • self-esteem
  • communication skills
  • creative therapy
  • physical activities
  • mindfulness
  • emotional regulation
  • distress tolerance.

• See below for more information:
  Hyson Green Overview of Services (PDF 1 MB)

Our specialist psychiatrists are supported by a dedicated team of mental health nurses, social workers, art therapists and psychologists.

• Dr Rodney Blanch
• Dr Murali Reddy
• Dr Lakhwinder Bhatia
• Dr Nishad Samad
• Dr Alfiya Mutlu
• Dr Alex Lim
• Dr Ann Harrison
• Dr May Matias

• Ask your doctor for a patient referral to attend one of Hyson Green’s programs,
• Send referrals to CBPH HGReferrals [email protected]

• If you have health insurance contact Hyson Green to check  your level of coverage
• If you do not have health insurance contact Hyson Green for fees and payment schedules