ADHD in Adults: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Referral Update: Currently Not Accepting New Patients

Hi, I’m Dr Alan Altham, Clinical Director and Principal Psychiatrist at Bluewater Health.

When I first started this clinic, the goal was simple — to make sure people in rural and remote areas could access specialist psychiatric care without needing to travel to Perth. It’s been a real privilege supporting so many people over the years, and I’m genuinely grateful for the trust placed in me.

The service has grown much faster than I ever expected, which is something I’m proud of — but it also means I need to make sure I don’t compromise on the quality of care I provide.

After a lot of thought, I’ve made the decision to close to new metropolitan referrals and to pause new rural and remote referrals for now. This gives me the space to continue delivering safe, thoughtful and consistent care to the people already under my care.

This won’t affect any current patients, and my hope is that this pause will only be temporary.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to maintain high-quality care for the communities we serve.

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Bluewater Health

Welcome!

We are here to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to those seeking help for their mental health. Our experienced and knowledgeable professionals are dedicated to working with you to identify and address your specific needs and goals.

We offer various services, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and therapy.

We understand that seeking help for mental health issues can be difficult and look forward to supporting you on your journey.

Areas of Care

We are able to assist with the following:

Diagnostic reviews and de-diagnosis, including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, and Anxiety
ADHD assessments and treatment
DVA reports
Release-of-superannuation assessments, including for IVF or bariatric surgery
Capacity assessments, including testamentary capacity and assessments related to wills

Important Notes

We do not provide services for motor vehicle accidents or Workers’ Compensation claims.

We are proud to support and provide care for DVA patients

Medication Shortages

We have been made aware of a potential shortage of Ritalin LA. While we are working to contact everyone, it’s crucial that you reach out to your pharmacist today to confirm if this shortage affects you.

If you are impacted, please let us know immediately so we can address this before the clinic closes. Acting now will help ensure you do n

If you are impacted, please let us know immediately so we can address this before the clinic closes. Acting now will help ensure you do not run out of medication.

For those who need longer-acting medication, please see the following TGA announcement and request MedSurg stock from your pharmacist.

https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-methylphenidate-hydrochloride-products

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Please note the clinic will be closed on the following dates