Medical Psychology
Depression Management Programme
Clinical Staff
Pip Bowden
Janet Benson
Dorota Wachala
Staff Affiliated Staff
Denise Chu
Susan Coleman
Michelle Greene
Contact:
9840 4095
Services
The Depression Management Program offers outpatient assessment and treatment
for clients suffering from specific depressive disorders. The Program also
specialises in managing complex presentations where personality characteristics
may influence the course of recovery. The program continues to evolve to
meet the range of needs presented for treatment. Currently, Cognitive Behaviour
therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group treatments operate
in the clinic, in conjunction with individual psychotherapy where appropriate.
Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is the most recent stream of treatment
being developed within the Depression Management Program.
Referrals
Referrals are accepted from health professionals in both inpatient and community
settings, for clients aged between 18-65 years. Some referrals are accepted
from other community agencies, such as, the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service
(CRS). However, in instances where longer term treatment is anticipated for
more chronic conditions, establishing a formal referral link through a GP,
psychiatrist or Community Mental Health case manager enables optimum care to
continue after completion of time-limited psychological treatment.
Training
Supervision is provided for Masters in Clinical Psychology and Doctorate in
Clinical Psychology students from Macquarie University, Sydney University,
Wollongong University, University of NSW and the University of Western Sydney.
In addition, ongoing education opportunities are offered for staff employed
within the SWAHS via co-leadership of treatment groups, attendance of training
workshops, consultation and supervision.
Research
Collaboration with a number of research teams is currently being discussed
with a view to developing collaborative outcome studies.
Updated: 20th April 2006 fsc
