Accessing Support
Accessing Support
There is much we know in life and so much that we don't! Mental Health and related supports is often an area that we don't know a lot about until we really need to know. We base out knowledge on what we may have heard, thought we knew or maybe from outdated information. We hope this page is a helpful avenue for you as parents and carers.
Don't forget there is also plenty of support here at the College. Your daughter's House Coordinator is a great first point of contact. For more specialist support you may wish to contact Emma Magill, Dean of Wellbeing or Nicole Graham, Head of Counselling
Waiting lists are a common misconception. Professionals in this area, have largely caught up post Covid and are meeting the demand in a timely fashion. Please contact your daughter's House Coordinator, Emma Magill or Nicole Graham for a current list of local availability.
What are the differences between psychiatrists and psychologists?
The main difference between the two is that a psychiatrist has trained as a medical doctor and can prescribe medication. A psychologist is not a medical doctor and can't prescribe medication.
However, there are many similarities between psychiatrists and psychologists. Both are trained to understand how your brain works, how you think and how you behave. Both are able to use different types of counselling and psychotherapy to help.
Both psychologists and psychiatrists use various forms of therapy to help with mental health problems. They can help you develop better ways of thinking and behaving.
