Stress treatment
Stress is a common response to new or challenging situations, but untreated and chronic stress can lead to mental health issues. Speak to a licensed online doctor within 15 minutes Australia-wide. 24/7 virtual doctor consultations are now available.
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When to consult a doctor for stress?
While everyday stress can often be managed with mindfulness techniques like meditation, healthy eating, and strong social connections, you should consult a medical professional if you’re experiencing:
- Persistent symptoms: Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, or trouble concentrating that lasts for weeks or disrupts daily life.
- Physical issues: Recurring headaches, digestive problems, muscle tension, or sleep difficulties.
- Difficulty coping: Struggling to handle responsibilities at work or in personal life.
- Social withdrawal: Avoiding social interactions.
- Sleep or appetite problems: Insomnia or loss of appetite.
- Self-harm thoughts: Any thoughts of self-harm or suicide should be addressed immediately.
Please note: Stress can be managed through a healthy lifestyle or via telehealth. For severe symptoms, dial 000 or visit the nearest hospital.
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Stress treatment options
How does a mental health treatment plan work?
At Hola Health, our mental health treatment plan is designed to provide personalised, accessible care through telehealth. Here’s how it works:
- Book a consultation: Schedule an online appointment with one of our Australian-registered GPs who are trained in mental health. The consultation can be booked at any time, 24/7.
- Consultation: During the consultation, the GP will assess your mental health needs, symptoms, and any challenges you may be facing, such as anxiety, depression, or stress.
- Mental Health Care Plan: If needed, the GP will create a personalised Mental Health Care Plan. This outlines specific treatment steps, including referrals to mental health professionals such as psychologists or psychiatrists for further support.
- Bulk billing: The consultation and Mental Health Care Plan are 100% bulk billed, so you won’t incur any out-of-pocket expenses if you’re eligible for Medicare.
- Ongoing support: With the plan, you can access further mental health services, follow-up consultations, and therapy sessions—all from the comfort of your home.
This approach ensures that individuals across Australia, including those in rural or remote areas, can access timely mental health support with complete privacy and convenience.
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About stress
Stress is the body’s natural response to challenges and demands, often triggered by external factors like work pressure, personal issues, or significant life changes. While a certain level of stress can be motivating, chronic stress can lead to serious health issues, both physically and mentally. Common effects of prolonged stress include anxiety, depression, fatigue, and weakened immune function. Some of the common causes of stress include:
- Major life events such as death, breakups, divorce, etc.
- Issues at the workplace or school
- Financial issues
- Illness in family or self
- Natural disasters or other climatic conditions
- Pregnancy and a new baby
- Daily activities, examinations, travel, and more
Everyone will experience stress at some point in their day and it is important to understand how to manage it effectively.
Stress symptoms
Most people tend to cope with daily stress and identify a mechanism to deal with various situations in life. However chronic or unmanaged stress can lead to various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and more.
Stress can manifest in many different ways both physically and emotionally. Identifying the symptoms of stress early on to understand how to manage them effectively. Some of the symptoms of stress are:
- Physical symptoms: Stress can manifest physically, causing headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and digestive issues.
- Emotional symptoms: Individuals may experience feelings of anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or feelings of being overwhelmed.
- Cognitive symptoms: Stress can lead to difficulties in concentration, indecisiveness, and negative thinking patterns.
- Behavioural symptoms: Changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal are common behavioural signs of stress.
Medically reviewed by Dr Vishnu, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Hola
Frequently asked questions
Can an online doctor help with excess stress if the GP near me is not available?
Yes, an online doctor can help with chronic stress if a GP near you is not available.
An online doctor is a licensed medical practitioner who provides healthcare services. With an online consultation, a doctor can assess your condition, offer medical advice, and issue medical certificates or instant prescriptions as needed. At Hola Health, our online medical practitioners are also trained in mental health, making it easy to develop a personalised mental health care plan when necessary.
How can mental health care plans help?
An online mental health care plan is created after a consultation and discussion with your medical practitioner. This plan has details on your current conditions, goals that are mutually agreed upon with your healthcare practitioner, recommended treatment or medications, and any other necessary details. This plan helps in creating a path toward recovery and helps in setting realistic goals to achieve optimal mental health.
Can we get a stress leave in Australia?
Yes, you can get a stress leave in Australia. According to the Fair Work Act 2009, stress leave can be considered as paid sick leave provided you get a stress leave certificate from a licensed medical practitioner in Australia.
How does a medical certificate for stress work?
An online doctor can issue a medical certificate for stress after an assessment of your symptoms and overall condition. Simply fill out a form mentioning your stress levels, symptoms, and how they are affecting your daily life. If approved, the GP or health practitioner can provide a medical certificate, which you can submit to your employer or institution as needed.
How to reduce stress?
It is important to tackle stress daily, so it doesn’t turn into chronic or persistent stress. Many stress relief techniques such as exercise, meditation, eating healthy, engaging in hobbies, social connections with friends and loved ones, and more will help in reducing stress and relaxing.
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