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Understanding Mental Health

Mental illness does not discriminate and affects people from all walks of life and all socioeconomic status. Many people suffer for years in silence trying to manage their symptoms on their own with little relief.

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What you need to know

It’s important to understand that however it may present, addiction is a complex mental health condition which often requires professional treatment and ongoing support – Addiction is not the  result of weakness, moral failure or a lack of willpower. 

South Pacific Private specialises in the treatment of the most widespread mental health conditions affecting Australians, including anxiety, depression and trauma (both PTSD and C-PTSD). The impact these conditions can have on individuals and their families – especially when combined with substance or behavioural addictions (dual diagnosis) – can be devastating and far-reaching.

Whichever condition your loved one is struggling with, it’s important to understand that their experiences are not a result of weakness, lack of willpower or some kind of personal failure. 

Whether you or a loved one are battling addiction, feelings of loneliness, fear, shame and anger can at times feel inescapable – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Professional help and support from others who have experienced exactly what you’re going through is available, you just need to take that first step and reach out.

How We Can Help

South Pacific Private specialises in the integrated holistic, psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment of mental health conditions, mood disorders, trauma and addiction. With almost 30 years' experience, our evidence-based programs are delivered by leading clinicians and have led to positive outcomes for thousands of Australians. 

At South Pacific Private, our multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, counsellors and nurses aim not only to treat presenting symptoms, but to identify and address the underlying causes. With specialist expertise in the treatment of dual diagnosis and a unique focus on addressing mental illness within the context of family and relational systems, we strive to equip clients with the tools, strategies and awareness they need to enjoy a rich and full life. 

If you’d like to speak to someone about yourself or a loved one you’re concerned about, please contact us now. Reaching out can take tremendous courage, but is often the first step toward recovery.

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Understanding Addiction

Having a loved one in the grips of addiction can be a frustrating, fearful and overwhelming experience – one which many of us find ourselves completely unprepared for.

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Family Education Day

The Family Education Day is an introductory one-day, six-hour course designed specifically for the family, partners, friends and carers of people experiencing addiction or mental health concerns. The course is available to everyone, including those with loved ones who are still struggling, who are already in treatment or who are in recovery.

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Family Program

The Family Program is a three-day intensive program designed to bring together and treat both individuals and their families, partners and loved ones.

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Parents and Children's Program

The Parents and Children’s Program is a prevention and intervention program for children from age 6-13 years who have been impacted by addiction or untreated mental illness within their family system.

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Beachwood Supported Living

Beachwood Recovery House is a residential sober living facility that provides residents with support and guidance in their Recovery.

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We Need To Talk

Conversations with a loved one about addiction and mental health treatment can be challenging. Our experts offer their experience on how to make it a success, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

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Family Support Group

The Family Support Group is a weekly support group designed specifically for the families, partners, friends and carers of people experiencing addiction or mental health concerns. The course is available to everyone, including those with loved ones who are still struggling, whose loved ones are in treatment or who are in recovery.

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With decades of experience, South Pacific Private is Australia’s leading treatment centre for addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Our uniquely comprehensive programs change lives, repair relationships and heal families by identifying and addressing the underlying causes laying the groundwork for sustained, long-term recovery.

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The goal of our self-tests is not to provide you with a diagnosis for yourself or for someone you care about. Instead, they are an opportunity for you to better understand how a behaviour might be impacting upon your life or the life of your family. Use these tests to enhance your awareness of what the problem might be.

These tests should be answered honestly in order to provide accurate insight and are a chance for you to reflect upon the current situation.

If you are a concerned family member or partner, our client care team is here to answer your questions.

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