Caring for you this Christmas

Christmas Mental Health Inpatient Programs

The holiday season, while often a time of celebration, can present significant challenges for people with mental health disorders. Increased stress, social pressures, and the prevalence of substances during this period can lead to heightened risks of relapse or a case of the 'Holiday Blues'.

Brunswick Private Hospital has developed inpatient programs designed to support patients during the festive period:

Christmas program includes:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Christmas Art Therapy
• Mindful Yoga
• A visit from our Therapy Dog
• Topics from our Duel-Diagnosis program

GPs can refer anyone experiencing:

• General Mood, Anxiety and Depression Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
  Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) 
  Older Persons Mental Health 

Direct Medical Admissions

Health concerns can sometimes put a damper on the festivities. This Christmas, our Hospital offers a convenient and efficient alternative to traditional emergency departments, ensuring patients can enjoy the holidays without the stress of long waits and high emergency department fees.

Medical admission conditions

• Cellulitis
• Chest Infections / LRTI (Lower Respiratory Tract Infections)
• UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)
• Uncomplicated Falls (some exclusions apply)
• Congestive Cardiac Failure
• Optimisation of Diabetes or Hypertension
• New Onset Diarrhoea (non-infective)
• Pain Management
• Renal Impairment

General Medical Physician will be allocated based on referral provided.

Program Costs

As Australia's largest private specialty health group for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, our Hospitals have agreements with all health funds, as well as DVA and ADF, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for your patient's healthcare needs. Patient should speak with our team to understand their level of cover and any Excess associated with their admission.