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Options for getting help with your mental health

There is a range of options about where to get help for your mental health, including your doctor, a mental health professional or community support.

What you should tell us

We need to know some things about you to make sure we can keep you safe and comfortable while you are in our care.

Medicinal cannabis helps chronic pain patients live a better life News article

There are many ways to manage pain, such as medication and rehabilitation - but for some patients, dealing with the side effects of their condition, including anxiety, PTSD and a lack of concentration, can be just as hard.

Learn about

Mental health describes a person's emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Poor mental health can affect your mood, thoughts, behaviour and other aspects of your life.

Denosumab as a prevention for breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation Research study

This research is to find out whether the study medication, denosumab, can help prevent breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis News article

A study of women just diagnosed with breast cancer has found many have identifiable and well understood gene abnormalities, and yet they are excluded from subsidised genetic testing that can guide their treatment.

Prof Geoff Linderman awarded 2024 Buchanan Medal News article

Professor Geoff Lindeman and Professor Jane Visvader have been recognised on a global stage.

What works, how and why News article

Consumers talk about what was most helpful in their recovery journey and share their top tips and practical advice for those starting out.

Identification bands

We ask patients to wear identification bands so you can be easily identified and we can ensure you receive the right treatment and care.

Treatment & vaccination for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) disease can be treated with antibiotics. Prevention can involve vaccination, screening, contact tracing and education.

Carly Findlay shares her story this International Day of People with Disability News article

Carly Findlay OAM is a patient at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - she’s been a patient here for around 17 years, and before that, she was a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

Dry July ambassadors’ special return for hub opening News article

Dry July ambassadors for the RMH returned to the Parkville site this month to celebrate the opening of a new hub supporting our cancer patients.

External grant funding providers

Our A to Z list of organisations that provide funding for medical research.

Meet Kelly, the RMH’s 2021 Dry July Ambassador News article

Kelly O'Sullivan was no stranger to head and neck cancer. Her stepfather battled with the disease, but her diagnosis, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, still came as a shock.

The RMH implants world-first prostate cancer device with hopes of preserving sexual function News article

Urological surgeon Mr Phil Dundee is part of a world-first trial for prostate cancer patients.

Restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a nervous system condition characterised by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the uncontrollable urge to move them.

Preventing pressure injuries

Pressure injuries (bed sores) are areas of damage to the skin or underlying tissue, caused by lying in one place for too long or your skin rubbing against another surface.

Screening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment News article

New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.

Professor Christobel Saunders AO appointed as James Stewart Chair of Surgery News article

Professor Christobel Saunders AO has been appointed to the prestigious leadership position of the James Stewart Chair of Surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Your hospital stay

Staying in hospital can be a stressful time for you and your family. Knowing as much as possible about what to expect can make you feel more comfortable.