Hospital clinic adds 30 beds

The Central Coast Clinic at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital will be upgrading its facilities with an extra 30 beds.

The clinic first opened its doors to provide private mental health services for residents of the Central Coast and surrounding areas in October 2008.

"To date, we have had close to 3000 inpatient and outpatient services.

"It is a vital service in our region, because the clinic is the only private inpatient unit on the Central Coast," said business development manager Ms Ella Li.

Since its opening, clinical director and psychiatrist Dr Larissa Grund has been treating the mental health needs of the community.

"Most people still do not readily admit to mental health problems because discrimination and misunderstanding are still very common, yet everyone knows someone who has been affected by depression, anxiety substance abuse or psychosis.

"Our team is professional and non-judgemental.

"We know how tough it can be for people," said Dr Grund.

The clinic will host a free information seminar on depression and anxiety presented by a panel of psychiatrists at 7pm on Thursday, November 18, at Erina Library, Erina Fair.

For more information and RSVP, please call the Central Coast Clinic on 4343 0213 or visit the hospital's website:

Media release, 4 Nov 2010 Ella Li, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital