Mental Health Treatment

Mental Health

When we think of the term mental health, many of us think of the absence of a mental condition. In fact, mental health is much more than that. Being mentally healthy is about having good personal relationships with others, being part of the community and being cognitively, emotionally, and socially well-adjusted.

Mental Health Treatment

Good mental health is a state of wellbeing where you are able to cope with the normal ups and downs of daily living, work productively with others, and realise your own potential in life. Good mental health has also been linked to higher creativity, better physical health and longer life expectancy.

In contrast, a mental health condition is something that can impact negatively on our day-to-day existence and can destroy relationships, careers and physical health, and even lead to premature death in its severest form.

Yet, this is a somewhat simplified definition, because mental health conditions can manifest in many different ways and occur at fluctuating levels of acuity. In fact, most of us will experience a mental health issue of some kind at least once during our lives.

A mental health issue becomes a problem when it starts to adversely affect our everyday lives. And if it starts to feel as if nothing can make it go away, then it might be considered to be a mental illness.

Mental Health Conditions

There are several commonly experienced mental health conditions including:

Depression – feelings of hopelessness and low self-worth, despondency, dejection, apathy, guilt, and often suicidal thoughts.
Anxiety – abnormal feelings of unease, apprehension and fear, often accompanied by panic attacks and insomnia.
Substance addiction – the use of substances as a way of coping that leads to addiction and becomes both unhealthy and life threatening. Can be accompanied by depression, anxiety, guilt, infidelity, weight gain, liver toxicity, financial distress, extreme disconnection or relationship breakdown.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or Trauma– anxiety triggered by a traumatic event causing extreme fear, shock or helplessness.

Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions

Some of the general symptoms that indicate your mental well-being needs attention can include:

A tendency to worry more than those around you
A lack of interest in activities you previously found enjoyable
A feeling of constant irritability
Sleep conditions (either insomnia or sleeping more than usual)
Crying spontaneously for no particular reason
An unwavering feeling of sadness or hopelessness
A lack of motivation
An inability to concentrate
Changes to eating habits (eating more or less than usual)
Struggling with normal tasks such as work, study or daily responsibilities
Abuse of substances, medications, sex, gambling, shopping, social media etc. as a coping mechanism
Difficulty participating in everyday activities
Isolating yourself from friends and family

While none of these symptoms necessarily indicates a mental health issue, if you experience any of them over a prolonged period or in conjunction with other symptoms, it might be a good idea to talk to someone close you trust, and then your GP.

Potential causes of mental health conditions

Mental health professionals have long debated the cause of mental illness, but the common consensus these days is that mental health conditions are most likely caused by one or more of the following influences:

Psychological factors – how we feel about ourselves (i.e. low self-esteem or body image).
Substance abuse factors – overuse or misuse of drugs or alcohol.
Experiential factors – traumatic life events such as neglect, abuse, severe stress or the loss of a loved one.
Biological factors – genetics (a family history of mental illness) or hormonal imbalances (hypothyroidism, menopause, postpartum depression etc).

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your own personal psychotherapists

We believe in the mind-body connection, so while we work on your body with massage therapy, personal training and healthful meals, we work with you on your mindset to complete the holistic approach to mental health.

Our team of wonderful and diversely qualified psychotherapists will help you address the events and experiences that occurred in your life leading to this point in time.

Through our structured program of one-on-one psychotherapy sessions using a range of specifically tailored, evidence based methodologies, you will receive the clarity you’re after and the tools to move forward and beyond.

The Palladium Private Program

At Palladium Private, our program is designed exclusively for those suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, trauma and/or substance dependance.

The Palladium Private Program is a full immersion program where we limit the distractions of the outside world and help you to understand the core beliefs and thinking patterns behind your symptoms.

Treatment takes a holistic approach involving a combination of daily components: mental/emotional therapy, physical exercise and yoga, mindfulness, education, relaxation, detoxification, nutrition and interpersonal engagement.

Our Psychotherapists draw from a wealth of experience and a range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural therapies to suit the individual client. Evidenced-based therapies may include, but are not limited to; CBT, REBT, Schema Therapy, Gestalt, ACT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy, Neuropsychotherapy, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy, Sensorimotor Therapy, Art Therapy, or expressive therapies.

This focus on mind, body and soul to achieve total health takes place during a residential stay of two to 12 weeks in tranquil surrounds, where you are supported by experienced staff who are dedicated to you achieving a long lasting positive change to your mental state. Your team includes psychotherapists, counsellors, support hosts, personal trainers, massage therapists, mindfulness trainers, yogi’s and chefs.

To take the first step to a better life for you or a loved one, just make the call to one of our Admission team who can listen and then tailor a program to suit your needs. Or if you prefer, fill in your details in our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Call Palladium Private on 1300 573 095.

Achieve the change that you’d like to see

Whatever you’d like to achieve whilst at Palladium Private, we can help you do it. We will give you the tools to get through the day, without the need to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms.

If you can commit to the following, you will significantly improve the long term success of your program:

Attend with the end in mind - focus on what you'll achieve during your time with us, and what you want to achieve afterwards
Participate for you and only you – attend because YOU want change, not because you want to please someone else
Have an undeniable desire to change – if you know you deserve a better life, you WILL achieve it with the right help

Everything is done for you

(so you can focus on you)

You’ll be safe and supported with us

With just 18 guest spots available in our program, a careful screening process and individual support on hand when you need it, we will make you feel as comfortable as possible. We have designed our program and retreat in the ultimate way for you to completely ‘reset’, whilst empowering you to take on your life again with new-found confidence and tools to forge the better life you deserve.

It’s all about helping you to become self-contented, with the shackles from your past no longer affecting your present and your future.

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We welcome you to contact our Admissions Team to discuss your specific needs and
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