Depression

While occasional sadness is a normal part of life, sometimes these feelings become overwhelming and persistent. This is when depression can take hold.

Symptoms of depression can include:

Intense sadness or low mood
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much.
Loss of motivation or interest in activities
Feelings of emptiness or numbness
Difficulty functioning in daily life.

How do we treat Depression at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood?

The Mood and Anxiety Management program at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood runs each fortnight and uses intensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Schema Focused Therapy in a small group format providing participants with the best opportunity of recovering from their mood disorder and staying well.

Day Program

Referral

Patients can be referred directly from their GP, psychologist or psychiatrist.

Frequency/duration

Every weekday morning for 10 days (usually starting on a Monday and ending on a Friday).

Who is it for

For people diagnosed with depression or anxiety disorders such as bipolar disorder, dysthymia, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social and other phobias and self-esteem, anger or guilt problems.

About the program

This program helps patients:

Understand their mood and anxiety disorder
Identify thinking patterns that underlie and maintain the problem
Learn how to challenge and change unhelpful thinking patterns
Learn to relax
Acquire skills to maintain change

It also covers:

Problem solving skills training
Assertiveness training
Fear exposure strategies
Relationship enhancement strategies

Additional information

You will require private health insurance (top cover in psychiatric) or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) entitlements or agree to self-fund this course.