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Depression Treatment Program
The Monash University Clinical Psychology Centre (CPC) is a clinical psychology treatment and training facility operated by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine at Monash University. The treatment team at CPC are pleased to offer the Depression Treatment Program: a 12-week Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) group program for clinical depression. This is an evidence-based treatment program suitable for:
- Patients suffering from mild to moderate levels of clinical depression
- Patients who have had a recent episode of clinical depression and would like to learn strategies for preventing relapse.
In this program, patients will learn more about the nature of depression and will be taught skills to help them manage and overcome the symptoms of depression. These CBT skills include activity scheduling, cognitive restructuring and relaxation. The group will meet up once a week for 12 weeks between 2pm and 3.30pm. There will be a maximum of 8 patients per group.
| Location: |
The Monash University Clinical Psychology Centre (CPC)
1/270 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill, VIC 3168 |
| Parking: |
Free parking is available |
| Date: |
Thursdays for 12 weeks |
| Time: |
2.00pm to 3.30pm |
| Cost: |
$40 per session. Bulk billing available |
| Group facilitator: |
Dr Keong Yap, DPsych, MAPS, Clinical Psychologist |
Enquiries or Referrals:
Please contact our intake staff if you have any questions or would like to make a referral. A patient can also call this number directly. An initial interview will be scheduled to assess the patient’s suitability for the program. This is also an opportunity for the patient to find out more about the program. There is no cost associated with this initial interview.
The patient and referring doctor will be informed if the patient is suitable for the program. A mental health care plan should be organised with the referring doctor for the medicare bulk billing of psychological group therapy.
However this is not to suggest that the program is limited to those with a referral from their GP. We encourage anyone interested in the program to contact clinic staff (see link above).
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