Looking for an Adult or Child Psychiatrist in Shepparton?

Dr Vijay Raj is a Psychiatrist who sees patients at Healthy Mind Solutions in Shepparton, Victoria. He helps children, teenagers and adults with a whole range of mental illnesses. He takes a developmental view in coming to understand how his patients have become afflicted with their mental health issues. He then works with them to deliver treatment that is crafted to suit their unique needs. This can range from recommendations regarding educational, occupational and lifestyle changes to specific psychological therapies. He can also avail them of a whole armament of medications if this is what is needed to improve their outcomes. Additionally, he can provide brain stimulation treatments such as Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for those in need.


Dr Raj has expertise in the assessment and management of the following (and more):

  • Major Depressive Disorder

  • Bipolar Affective Disorder

  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder

  • Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Drug Induced Psychosis and other psychotic disorders

  • Somatic Symptom Disorder, Functional Neurological Disorder (Conversion Disorder) and related conditions

  • Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating disorders

  • Borderline Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder and other personality disorders

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related disorders

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

How to see Dr Vijay Raj?

If you are concerned that either you or a loved one is troubled by a mental illness, please request a GP assessment. The GP can then refer to Dr Raj for further support as needed. The referral is then reviewed, and if appropriate, an appointment can be organised for the initial consult. Consultations for Autism and ADHD assessments begin with an initial appointment to assess for the likelihood of these conditions. If there is a likelihood or need to explore further, there will then be a further referral for a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment process before a diagnosis can be confirmed depending on the outcome of this assessment process. Depending on the complexity, this may also be the case for other conditions as well. Waiting times and fees can be clarified with the practice.

It is important for patients to note that there is no guarantee of them receiving the diagnosis that they believe they have. Dr Raj is ultimately obliged to delivering clinical diagnoses and management that is accurate based on objective assessment findings. So as to avoid disappointment, patients who want to be assured of getting their preferred diagnosis, may wish to seek consultations and management with other providers including telehealth psychiatrists where assessment processes are typically much less rigorous.

 

Dr Vijay Raj
Shepparton Child & Adult Psychiatrist

Healthy Mind Solutions
207 High Street
Shepparton, VIC 3630

www.healthymindsolutions.com.au

Tel: (03) 5897 7500
Fax: (03) 5897 7508