Psychosocial Disabilities Support Services

Services available in – North Brisbane, South Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba

The term ‘psychosocial disability’ is used to describe a disability that may arise from a mental health issue. Psychosocial disability is not about a diagnosis, it is about the functional impact and barriers which may be faced by someone living with a mental health condition.

Psychosocial Disabilities Psychologist To Help With Better Mental Health

A psychosocial disability arises when someone with a mental health condition interacts with a social environment that presents barriers to their equality with others. The Do Network therapists specialise in reintegrating the individual back into their social environment with a capacity building approach.

We work on skills areas to increase resilience in the client, such as:

• gradually introducing certain types of environments

• improving concentration

• having enough stamina to complete tasks

• coping with time pressures and multiple tasks

• interacting with others

• understanding constructive feedback

• managing stress