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17-05-2023 03:22 PM
17-05-2023 03:22 PM
I have a son with Bipolar disorder
Hi I am Steve. My son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and he was hospitalized due to manic episodes. We are new here in Australia and would like to get help. My son currently has a psychiatrist. I wonder where to call in case my son has manic episode. Should I call 000 for help or does emergency service have special psychic team to take him to the mental hospital? We are not familiar with Australian medical system. Please help.
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17-05-2023 04:00 PM
17-05-2023 04:00 PM
Re: I have a son with Bipolar disorder
Hello @SteveLee you ring "psychiatric triage" at your nearest public hospital.
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17-05-2023 04:01 PM
17-05-2023 04:01 PM
Re: I have a son with Bipolar disorder
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17-05-2023 10:17 PM
17-05-2023 10:17 PM
Re: I have a son with Bipolar disorder
Hi @SteveLee ,
I hope you find the support you need for both you and your son.
Being in a new country and not knowing the system can be very scary.
I am glad you have found our forums.
How old is your son? This may help us find you some supports for you whole family to access.
Please tag me into your response so I get a notification. You can type "@" in front of my name e.g. @tyme
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18-05-2023 11:45 AM
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