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Lessons from a mood disorders unit

H Brodaty1, L Harris, K Wilhelm

  • 1Mood Disorders Unit, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, New South Wales.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1993
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Specialist mood disorder centers effectively treat persistent mood disorders. Two-thirds of patients recovered after 3.5 years, demonstrating the value of tertiary referral centers for complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • High prevalence and treatment resistance of mood disorders necessitate specialized care.
  • Specialist treatment centers, like the Mood Disorders Unit (MDU), address these challenges.
  • The MDU serves a state-wide catchment area, indicating a broad impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the assessment and treatment effectiveness of the Mood Disorders Unit (MDU).
  • To evaluate the MDU's role in teaching and research.
  • To analyze patient outcomes in a specialized tertiary referral setting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 479 patients assessed between 1985 and 1989.
  • Follow-up assessments at 52 weeks (n=154) and 3.5 years (n=231).

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, referral sources, diagnoses, and treatment modalities.

    • Main Results:

    • 304 patients had primary depressive disorders.
    • 59% of patients were tertiary referrals; 88% were from outside the local area.
    • Two-thirds of patients achieved recovery at 3.5 years, despite severe and protracted disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • Specialist tertiary referral centers significantly contribute to successful mood disorder treatment.
    • The MDU demonstrated effectiveness in managing difficult and treatment-resistant cases.
    • Such centers are vital for advancing psychiatric teaching and research.