Dr Sabrina Pozzi-Langhi is the dedicated in-house mental health GP at Reach Life, bringing extensive medical expertise to her practice. She studied Medicine at Lausanne University, Switzerland and attained her MD in 2003. Following this, Dr Pozzi-Langhi completed her general practice training at the esteemed CHUV Hospital in Lausanne.
In addition to her medical achievements, Dr Pozzi-Langhi holds a Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine from the esteemed American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. She has worked in the field of Cosmetic Medicine since 2013.
Dr Pozzi is an AMA certified Youth Friendly Doctor.
Various specialisations in mental health, including perinatal mental health and addiction
Relocating to Perth in 2006, she immersed herself in the field of mental health, accumulating a wealth of experience. Alongside her specialisation as a mental health GP, Dr Pozzi-Langhi has excelled in diverse areas such as addiction medicine, women’s health, general surgery, geriatric medicine and child health. Notably, she spent over a decade working in psychiatry, including the psycho-geriatric inpatient unit at Mercy Hospital, as well as home and nursing home visits.
Currently, Dr Pozzi-Langhi plays a vital role at Joondalup’s Health Campus Emergency Department, where she expertly assesses patients in ED, MHOA and their intpatient mental health unit. Additionally, she collaborates with the psychiatric consultation liaison team of JHC and manages the Perinatal Psychiatric Clinic alongside obstetricians and paediatricians, focusing on perinatal mental health.
Taking a client-centric approach to mental health care
Unlike many GP clinics, Dr Pozzi-Langhi provides extended consults for her clients to ensure that she gathers a full understanding of their mental health concerns to deliver the best possible care. Whether a client is seeking a general mental health GP or has more specific concerns, from addiction treatment to perinatal mental health services, Dr Pozzi-Langhi is qualified and dedicated to helping anyone in need.
Dr Pozzi-Langhi is also a mother to twin boys and enjoys baking and keeping fit. She is fluent in English and French, understands Spanish and Italian and can assist clients from different cultural backgrounds in Australia.
Consult with Dr Sabrina Pozzi-Langhi
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FAQs
What is a mental health GP and how does it differ from a regular GP?
A mental health GP like Dr Pozzi-Langhi is a general practitioner with specialised training and expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. They focus on providing comprehensive mental health care alongside general medical services.
Does women’s mental health require specialised care?
Women’s mental health focuses on the unique emotional and psychological well-being of women. It is crucial as women often face specific mental health challenges related to hormonal changes, reproductive health and life transitions. These include eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and perinatal mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
Women’s mental health may benefit from the specialised care that specialists like Dr Pozzi-Langhi offer. She understands the unique challenges women face and has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating women’s mental health issues.
What is perinatal mental health, and why is it important?
Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional well-being of individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It encompasses both prenatal (during pregnancy) and postnatal (after childbirth) mental health. Common perinatal mental health issues include antenatal depression, perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
It is essential to support perinatal mental health as it impacts the well-being of both mother and child before, during and after pregnancy. Dr Pozzi-Langhi and other mental health GPs focusing on perinatal mental health care can offer support such as therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and, if necessary, psychiatric medication.
Mental health GPs can also educate pregnant women, new mothers and their families about perinatal mental health, its common challenges and available resources. They can refer patients to perinatal psychiatrists, therapists or support groups focusing on maternal mental health, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic treatment.
What are the common mental health challenges faced by older adults?
Elderly individuals may encounter mental health challenges such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, late-life depression, anxiety disorders and age-related cognitive decline.
To combat that, psycho-geriatric care focuses on addressing the mental health needs of the elderly. This field involves comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, therapy, cognitive stimulation and medication management. Dr Pozzi-Langhi also has experience in psycho-geriatric care and can help coordinate care for elderly individuals.
What is addiction treatment, and how does it work?
Addiction treatment involves interventions and therapies to help individuals overcome substance abuse or behavioural addictions. It typically includes detoxification, counselling, support groups, and relapse prevention strategies.
As a mental health GP, addiction is one of Dr Pozzi-Langhi’s main areas of expertise. She can offer intervention strategies for addiction, including diagnosis, medication prescription, outpatient counselling and referrals to addiction treatment centres.
