The GPMHSC was established in 2002 and was included as part of the Better Access initiative in 2006.
The GPMHSC develops, promotes and maintains standards for mental health education and training for GPs.
The GPMHSC sets the standards for and accredits mental health education and training for GPs.
The GPMHSC Committee includes representatives from general practice, psychiatry, psychology and the community.
The Better Access initiative allows GPs to refer patients for Medicare rebated psychological services.
GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (GP MHTPs) provide a structured framework for GPs to undertake assessment, early intervention and management of patients with a mental illness.
This section contains important information on how GPs can best help the mental health and wellbeing of their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The GPMHSC has officially released the Mental health training standards 2020–22: a guide for GPs.
GPs can complete two levels of accredited mental health training, each correlating with specific sets of MBS item numbers – Mental Health Skills Training and Focused Psychological Skills Training.
GPs can become providers of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) by completing the training requirements as set by the GPMHSC. FPS are specific treatment strategies developed from evidence-based psychological therapies.
FAQs on GP mental health training and MBS items commonly used in the provision of mental healthcare.
The GPMHSC has officially released the Mental health training standards 2020–22: a guide for training providers.
Accredited MHST activities provide GPs with the skills and knowledge to assess, treat and manage mental health illnesses commonly presenting in general practice.
Accredited mental health continuing professional development (CPD) activities provide GPs with opportunities to extend their skills and knowledge in mental health.
Accredited FPS ST activities are specific treatment strategies developed from evidence-based psychological therapies.
Accredited FPS CPD activities provide GPs with opportunities to extend their skills and knowledge in FPS.
Information for training providers related to the application process for accreditation of GPMHSC activities.
Find out more about on developing GPMHSC-accredited mental health training and education for GPs.
The GPMHSC quality assurance program demonstrates our commitment to providing GPs with high-quality general practice education and training in mental health.
This section is for consumers who would like more information on how GP’s can help treat and manage mental health illnesses.
This section is for carers who would like more information on how GP’s can help treat and manage mental health illnesses.
Mental health training and education offered by the RACGP
Mental health training and education offered by the ACRRM
The GPMHSC has officially released the Mental health training standards 2020–22 for GPs and training providers.
A collection of resources, guides and factsheets aimed to provide GPs with the skills and knowledge needed to assist in the management of mental health illnesses.
A collection of resources, guides and factsheets to help training training develop and deliver quality mental health education and training for GPs.
Mental Health Training Standards appendices