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Dr Al Griskaitis

Consultant Psychiatrist & Director | The Psych Collective

Consultant Psychiatrist | Occupational PTSD | Police, Military & Veterans

 

Dr Al Griskaitis is a consultant psychiatrist and co-founder of The Psych Collective and The Heroic Collective for Occupational Trauma. He has a professional interest in occupational trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Much of his clinical work is with serving and former police officers, military personnel and veterans who have developed PTSD following repeated exposure to trauma through their work.

Dr Al's approach to psychiatry is deliberately broader than medication.

Medication can be useful, but it is only one part of the picture. Dr Al prefers to understand why someone’s system has become overwhelmed, what is keeping it there, and what we can change to help them move forward.

Dr Al has authored many of The Psych Collective's resources, including The Depression Solution. 

Dr Al sees patients at the Wollongong Clinic attached to South Coast Private Hospital, where he is the Director of Trauma Treatment. 

Jess O’Garr | Clinical Psychologist | Wollongong

Treatment Approaches


Dr Al offers evidence-based therapy in Wollongong, including:

  • Stages of Treatment for Occupational PTSD
  • Metabolic approaches for Depression
  • Distress Skills for chronic overwhelm and fatigue

Appointment with Dr Al

Dr Al is currently only taking new clients who are involved with NSW Police or Fire and Rescue NSW. 

Enquiries about appointments with Dr Al can be made by contacting The Wollongong Clinic at South Coast Private Hospital.

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DVA Reports


Dr Al Griskaitis provides DVA Psychiatric Reports via Telehealth across Australia. 

He does not provide general medicolegal psychiatric services.

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Train with Dr Al


Dr Al facilitates professional training workshops on psychiatric medication, DBT and occupational trauma. Workshops are held in Wollongong, with more coming to Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. 

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Qualifications and Professional Background

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

University of Wollongong

MBBS

University of Sydney

Fellow of the RANZCP

 

 

Clinical Experience

Private Practice

Dr Al has offered outpatient clinics since 2014.

Private Hospital and Outpatient Mental Health

Director of Trauma Treatment

Group Therapy

Dr Al regularly presents to clients about trauma

Clinical Leadership

Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee

 Clinical Training and Professional Education

Dr Al provides professional development and clinical training for psychologists, social workers and other mental health clinicians. He presents on psychiatric medication to non-prescribers, helping them feel empowered to engage in discussion with clients about medication within their scope of practice and liaise with treating doctors. He also presents with Jess on Occupational Trauma.

 
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Latest articles by Dr Al Griskaitis

The Five Dials: A Practical Guide to Medication and Mental Health

Dr Al Griskaitis breaks down how psychiatric medications affect mood, motivation and arousal using the Five Dials framework.

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The Role of Antidepressants

Antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, aren't designed to make you less depressed. They make you less sensitive. Let Dr Al explain.
 
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Root Causes of Depression

Depression is a state of prolonged sadness due to addressable root causes, perpetuated by increased sensitivity and fatigue

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PTSD and Anger: How It Destroys Families and Relationships

Dr Al explains how anger increases in PTSD and what you can do about it. 

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Understanding cumulative trauma & PTSD in traumatic workplaces

Dr Al explains how occupational trauma accumulates over time until the dam wall breaks. 
 
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DVA Mental Health Claims: How to Link Your Condition to Service (Psychiatric IL Guide)

Dr Al explains the importance of linking your service hisotry to your claims for DVA reports. 

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