CBT Mood Disorders Day Treatment Program

Mood disorders (including depression) can have a significant impact on a person's ability to function in everyday life. The World Health Organisation has predicted that depression will be one of the three most common health problems this decade. Research has shown that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is effective in the treatment of mood disorders.

The Mood Disorders Day Treatment Program provides a proven and effective treatment for a spectrum of mood disorders. The day treatment sessions may be commenced during an inpatient admission and completed following discharge or referred to directly as a day patient only.

By teaching new cognitive and behaviour skills the Program increases a person's ability to achieve greater symptom management and motional stability.

The key skills targeted include:

Understanding how thinking and behaviors effect feelings
Coping skills
Identifying negative and harmful thinking
Managing and overcoming problems
Stress management
Relapse prevention

The specialist program team, led by Professor Tian P.S. Oei, provide a treatment program that includes the following components:

Primary Treatment Sessions

The primary treatment sessions involve a set number of group sessions and ongoing assessment designed to compliment the individual treatment patients receive from their psychiatrist.

Review & Subsequent Treatment Sessions

On completion of the primary treatment sessions and based on clinical assessment, continuing support and management is available through review and subsequent treatment sessions. These sessions provide reinforcement of knowledge and application of CBT strategies. This assists the person to maintain their health in the community and prevent future relapse.