OPTIMIND

We have a lovely team of psychiatrists on the Mornington Peninsula who have a broad range of expertise and have availability for new appointments.

OPTIMIND OPTIMIND is committed to optimising the mental and physical health of the community.
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At AADPA, the National ADHD conference presenting initial poster on our ADHD Link program to help streamline adult ADHD assessment. So many people here with great intentions and ideas

Consulting now at Box Hill
Appointments available
Speaks Mandarin

OPTIMIND OPTIMIND is committed to optimising the mental and physical health of the community.
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OPTIMIND OPTIMIND is committed to optimising the mental and physical health of the community.
We value fairne

Optimind Box Hill clinic is open!
Dr Morteza is available for new patients.

OPTIMIND OPTIMIND is committed to optimising the mental and physical health of the community.
We value fairne

Optimind Box Hill is now open!
Dr Khajehddin is available to see new patients.

OPTIMIND OPTIMIND is committed to optimising the mental and physical health of the community.
We value fairne

This is for all folks but might especially appeal to people with ADHD who need some calm in their lives!

We are looking for a practice manager to take us to the next level!!

www.seek.com.au

Appointments available across all clinics now.
Get in touch with us today!

OPTIMIND OPTIMIND is committed to optimising the mental and physical health of the community.
We value fairne

OPTIMIND is adding another location!
We are now accepting new referrals for Psychiatry, Psychology and ADHD assessments.
For more information on our newest location please give us a call on 5906 5400 and watch out page for more updates.

We are hiring!

We are looking for a fantastic practice manager who can help manage our clinics, clinicians and wonderful staff

Medical/ health experience is desired

Want a great new start for a new year?

Practice Manager Job in Somerville, Mornington Peninsula & Bass Coast VIC Wondering your career path for 2023? Consider this rewarding leadership opportunity for a growing our thriving mental health clinics.

Mindfulness Meditation Course commencing January 2023. You do not want to miss out on this life changing 8-week course, delivered by Psychologists Dr Adriana Ventura and Nancy Juricic in Mornington.
Limited places available - get in contact with us now to secure your spot!

Dates: 16/1, 23/1, 30/1, 6/2, 13/2, 20/2, 27/2, 6/3
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Cost: $600 for 8 week course

One of our lovely visitors we were lucky enough to meet today at OPTIMIND 🐾

OPTIMIND is looking for a new administration member to join our team

Today is R U OK day

It's a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life - not just on , but any day it's needed.

Find tips on how to ask, and what to say if someone says they aren't OK, at https://bit.ly/2ZcG05n

A recent National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing was undertaken - take a minute to read the results below

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/latest-release

National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-21 Summary statistics on key mental health issues including the prevalence of mental disorders and the use of services

1 week to go until the Mindfulness and Meditation group course commences

Phone us on 03 59065400 to sign up today

Support our clinicians as they 'Walk For Mental Health'

A friendly reminder to our patients and the wider community, we are open for Face to Face and Telehealth appointments.

We have been working hard on expanding our services, clinician team and reception support and we are thrilled to have reduced our current wait times to 1-2 weeks.

If you or a loved one need immediate support, contact us on 03 5906 5400 or visit www.optimind.com.au for more information.

Beyond Blue have put together a fantastic resource 'Six little things you can do for your wellbeing every day'

Taking some time each day to focus on your own wellbeing can have a huge positive impact on your Mental Health.

Follow the link to learn more, or for enquiries about starting your Mental Health journey, call us on 03 5906 5400. OPTIMIND currently have Psychiatry & Psychology support availability within 1 week.

Beyond Blue Taking some time each day to focus on your own wellbeing can have a huge positive impact on your mental health. Here are some suggestions to incorporate into your daily routine. Get a good night’s sleep. A good night’s sleep is vital for your mental and physical health. It can improve your mood,...

We are thrilled to announce a reduction in our Psychiatry wait times, we currently have availability within 1-2 weeks.

If you or a loved one require support, contact our team today to discuss your care on 03 5906 5400.

Here at OPTIMIND we have been reflecting on the incredible support that Health Care Workers have provided over the last 2 years and beyond.

We feel that every Health Care Worker should be able to access adequate support and therefore wish to extend an offer to all Health Care and Emergency Workers to enable them to access Bulk Billed Psychology support via Face to Face or Telehealth appointments at OPTIMIND through the COVID-19 Pandemic.

For enquiries or to book an appointment, contact our team on 03 5906 5400.

As the year comes to an end we reflect on what an extraordinary year it was. We feel honoured that so many of our patients have trusted us with their Mental Health Care and we look forward to supporting our patients and the wider community in the New Year.

The team at OPTIMIND wish you a safe and Merry Christmas.

The clinic will be closed end of day Thursday 23rd of December 2021 to Tuesday 4th of January 2022. Our phones and emails will not be monitored during this time.

For urgent support, please contact Frankston triage line on 1300 792 977 or 000.

We are thrilled to announce another fantastic addition to the OPTIMIND team Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Tom Mole, commencing January 17th 2022 in our Highett rooms.

Having trained in Cambridge in the UK, Dr Tom Mole is a Consultant in Psychiatry in both the UK and Australia. He has a particular interest in ADHD and helping young people with neurodiversity to thrive. Dr Mole has over 20 publications from international research and is passionate about using evidence-based healthcare for high quality care. He specialises in outpatient assessment, treatment and monitoring of clients with ADD/ADHD.


Dr Mole is currently welcoming referrals for ADD/ADHD assessment and management support.

To enquire about booking an appointment with Dr Mole, contact our friendly reception team on 03 5906 5400.

Life after lockdown can be tricky for our children to navigate.
We have developed 6 tips to help ease our children back to school and normal life.

If your family is struggling with adjusting to life after lockdown, reach out for professional help. A professional may be able to arm you with the right tools to work through your adjustment period.

For information on our team, visit www.optimind.com.au

This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week. It is a time to raise awareness and collaborate to ensure that parents in need know that they are not alone. 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, which is around 100,000 Australian parents each year.

Follow the below link for more information and resources or visit our website for more information on our team.

Perinatal Mental Health Week: Supporting Expectant and New Parents Perinatal Mental Health Week is a national collaboration raising awareness to support the 1 IN 5 NEW MUMS and 1 IN 10 NEW DADS affected by perinatal depression and anxiety in Australia.

This week is World Mental Health Week. This year we focus on asking the right questions to those around us to show our support.

We encourage those who are struggling to get in touch with a loved one, friend or professional services. Below are some helpful tips on how to start these conversations.

We also acknowledge that Mental Health starts with our Children so this week we will be handing out free 'Mental Health Week' colour by numbers for our children and families in the clinic. Feel free to pop into our clinics to collect your free copy!

For support contact our team on 03 5906 5400 or for more information on our team visit www.optimind.com.au

We are doing what we can to end the stigma around Men's Mental Health. Statistics show that each day 6 men take their lives in Australia and 82 men call an ambulance due to suicidal thoughts.

It is important that we help men to feel comfortable to seek help, speak up and make sure to check in with the men in our lives.

At OPTIMIND we have multiple clinicians who specialise in Men's Health. To book or enquire, contact us on 03 5906 5400 or for more information on our team visit www.optimind.com.au

OPTIMIND | Helping you optimise mind & body At OPTIMIND, we help you optimise your mind & body with a team of experienced Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Neuropsychologists, Dietitians and Social Workers.