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Understanding Autistic Shutdown in Adults
This was written based on the lived experience of many people, professional expertise and current evidence. Many late-diagnosed people...

Athelas Psychiatry
Oct 65 min read
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Books Remain Closed
Update on Availability Dr Richardson is currently not accepting new patients .Even with ongoing clinic restructuring, our appointment...

Athelas Psychiatry
Oct 61 min read
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How to Contact the Clinic – Updated (Sept 2025)
At our clinic, we’re always working to provide high-quality, thoughtful care. One of the ways we can do this is by keeping our...

Athelas Psychiatry
Sep 142 min read
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Doctors & Clinics - Some Details
What does it mean when you move clinics?

Athelas Psychiatry
Sep 145 min read
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Important Clinic Changes: What You Need to Know
We are undergoing a period of restructuring with significant changes to the clinic. Please be aware that: Your next scheduled appointment...

Athelas Psychiatry
Jul 281 min read
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"I can't find my eScript!"
"I can't find my eScript!" "My eScript has been cancelled!"

Athelas Psychiatry
Jul 142 min read
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A Fresh Chapter for Athelas Psychiatry
We are excited to quietly share a small but meaningful update: our clinic is undergoing a slight rebranding to better reflect who we are...

Athelas Psychiatry
Apr 271 min read
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Update on Payment Policy: Reverting to Payment on the Day
Over the past few months, we have trialled a prepayment system  for appointments at our clinic. This trial was implemented with the...

Athelas Psychiatry
Apr 241 min read
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Clinic Update: April News and Changes
📌 New Referrals Remain Open 👋 Welcoming Nick Richardson – Practice & Business Manager We are pleased to announce that Nick Richardson...

Athelas Psychiatry
Apr 132 min read
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Reopening and Reconnecting: Business is Back to Usual, and Books have Reopened
After the challenges of Cyclone Alfred, we are thrilled to announce that our clinic is back to full operations! We want to extend our...

Athelas Psychiatry
Mar 101 min read
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Thursday Update re Weather and Appointments
At this stage, Friday's telehealth appointments are expected to proceed as planned telehealth. Any scheduled appointments that were not...

Athelas Psychiatry
Mar 61 min read
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Update on Appointments Due to Cyclone Conditions
Due to cyclone-related closures, patients with appointments on Thursday and Friday have been offered either a telehealth consultation or...

Athelas Psychiatry
Mar 51 min read
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Packing a Blackout-Friendly Sensory Kit
I will share an update later today about clinic plans for the next couple of days. If you are feeling preoccupied with the unfolding...

Athelas Psychiatry
Mar 52 min read
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Clinic Update: Monitoring the Oncoming Cyclone
We understand that extreme weather can be stressful, and your safety is our top priority. We will continue to provide updates here over...

Athelas Psychiatry
Mar 41 min read
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IMPORTANT: Zero Tolerance to Aggression or Inappropriate Behaviour Towards Medical and Administrative Staff
In today’s healthcare landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff is fundamental. Unfortunately, incidents...

Athelas Psychiatry
Feb 184 min read
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Interesting Times and Psychiatry
We are currently moving through a horrid period of "interesting times". There is so much fear in the world, about things that might go...

Athelas Psychiatry
Feb 24 min read
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Autism and Stress in the Classroom
https://drmeganrichardson.com/autistic-brains-in-school Due to the need for a quick grab-bag of advice about autistic shut downs and...

Athelas Psychiatry
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Dr Richardson's books remain closed to new patients
There is an incredibly high demand for child, adolescent and young adult psychiatrists at present. We recognise that it is distressing to...

Athelas Psychiatry
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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News and Updates Blog
Welcome to the blog, which will aim to keep you updated with any ongoing changes related to the clinic or your care. We aim to publish...

Athelas Psychiatry
Aug 25, 20241 min read
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