Book a 20-minute mental health appointment with an AHPRA-endorsed Abby Health Nurse Practitioner, seven days a week. Bulk billed for eligible patients; eligibility criteria applies.

The K10 is a short questionnaire that measures psychological distress over the past four weeks. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.

Medicare provides rebates and subsidised sessions for mental health through the Better Access initiative for eligible people. Here is how it works.

How psychology referrals and Medicare rebates work: the Mental Health Care Plan pathway, which sessions attract a rebate, and what bulk billing means.

An Abby Nurse Practitioner can refer you to a psychologist as a private referral. Medicare-rebated sessions require a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your local GP.

How the Better Access initiative works in Australia: the Mental Health Treatment Plan from your local GP, the 10 rebated psychology sessions, and costs.

Free, 24/7 Australian crisis support services: Lifeline, Suicide Call Back, Beyond Blue, Kids Helpline, 1800RESPECT, 13YARN. Call 000 in an emergency.

Mental Health Treatment Plans are prepared by your regular local GP, not by Abby Health. How to get one, and the NP-led mental health support Abby offers.