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Medical certificate for a mental health day
This pathway is for short-term stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, or similar concerns that have affected your ability to attend work or study.
Quick answer
You can request a short certificate for mental health-related absence online, but the doctor may recommend in-person or ongoing care if the situation needs more support.
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Price before payment
Australia only
What you need to know
Suitable situations
- Short-term stress or burnout affecting one to three days.
- Anxiety or low mood where you are safe and not in crisis.
- Grief or acute stress where you need brief time away.
Doctor boundary
The reviewing doctor may ask for more information or recommend your regular GP, psychologist, or urgent support if the risk profile is higher.
Crisis support
If you might harm yourself or someone else, call 000 or a crisis service now. Do not use an online certificate request as the first step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my diagnosis be shown?
No diagnosis is usually needed on the certificate. Clinical details stay in the health record.
Can I request more than three days?
InstantMed certificate requests are capped at short durations. Longer or ongoing mental health leave needs continuity of care.
Can a doctor decline?
Yes. The doctor may decline or redirect if online certificate review is not suitable.
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Clear price, secure request, and doctor review before any certificate or prescription decision.
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