Major depressive disorders

Moderate to severe generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

Clinical criteria:

  • The condition must be defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria,

AND

  • Patient must not have responded to non-pharmacological therapy,

AND

  • Patient must be one for whom a GP Mental Health Care Plan, as described under items 2715 or 2717 of the Medicare Benefits Schedule, has been prepared.

Moderate to severe generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

Clinical criteria:

  • The condition must be defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria,

AND

  • Patient must not have responded to non-pharmacological therapy,

AND

  • Patient must have been assessed by a psychiatrist.

Moderate to severe social anxiety disorder (social phobia, SAD)

Clinical criteria:

  • The condition must be defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria,

AND

  • Patient must not have responded to non-pharmacological therapy,

AND

  • Patient must be one for whom a GP Mental Health Care Plan, as described under items 2715 or 2717 of the Medicare Benefits Schedule, has been prepared.

Moderate to severe social anxiety disorder (social phobia, SAD)

Clinical criteria:

  • The condition must be defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria,

AND

  • Patient must not have responded to non-pharmacological therapy,

AND

  • Patient must have been assessed by a psychiatrist.