New Appointment Enhances Support for Mental Health
Thu Oct 13 2011Allied Health Services Group the fourth Psychologist to join the staff at the Ipswich UQ office, adding to the growing team of specialist health professionals.
Alisha’s passion for the industry and knowledge of how to provide a supportive and caring service comes from more than 6 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds including those suffering from serious mental illness through to people wanting to manage the stress of everyday life.
Statistics have shown show that 45% of adult Australians experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives and that depression is one of the most common health conditions in young people, increasing during adolescence.**
As a skilled Psychologist, Alisha is dedicated to helping everyone who needs assistance. Recently returning from working abroad, Alisha is happy to be home and looking forward to getting to work within the community and the supportive framework that Artius Health has established.
“Alisha Weston’s appointment is an exciting one for all of us here at Artius, not just because of the experience that she brings but because of the passion she possesses in wanting people to feel better. We are overjoyed to have her on board,” said Paul Stokes, Managing Director of Artius Group.
“With our experienced team of health professionals, Alisha’s expertise only enhances our ability to service the community, allowing us to help better achieve greater health both psychologically and physically,” commented Jeanelle Gibson, Regional Manager at Artius Health.
Prior to joining Artius Health, Alisha spent four years as a Lifeline Telephone Counselor and Trainer. She also worked as a community recovery team leader for three years, providing support to people who had experienced disaster. Alisha’s academic portfolio is impressive to say the least with postgraduate degrees at the University of Southern Queensland, where she received numerous awards including a Dean’s Commendation Award and The Australian Psychological Society’s Mental Health Postgraduate Scholarship. She was also the only student out of 60 to complete her masters degree in the set 2 year timeframe.
About Artius Health
With a unique multidisciplinary approach to health care, Artius brings together a team of allied health professionals including Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Dieticians and other specialists that work together in providing the services you require to help you to feel better and reach your potential.
Media Note
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). (2008). National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing of Australians: Summary of Results. Canberra: ABS.
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