The MAP is a computerised assessment and diagnostic tool for mood disorders. Based on the Black Dog model of depression the MAP incorporates nearly a quarter of a century of sophisticated clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management planning for people with mood disorders (both depressive and bipolar disorders). It has the potential to provide clinicians with the know-how of highly skilled mood disorders specialists.
A patient with a mood disorder spends approximately one hour entering information into a computer program at a MAP Centre. The data is transferred to the Black Dog Institute and run through sophisticated diagnostic algorithms resulting in the production of a comprehensive report. The report is mailed to the referring clinician the next working day following patient assessment.
The Institute model argues the importance of identifying differing depressive sub-types (i.e. bipolar disorder, melancholic depression and psychotic depression) and the remaining non-melancholic disorders. The model seeks to assist the managing clinician with possible causal and contributory factors (which may be personality style, levels of stress or other psychosocial factors).
The MAP is installed in a number of private practices and public health facilities across NSW. In addition the following MAP centres accept referrals from health professionals in the surrounding areas:
For further information about the MAP please refer to the following document: “MAP Overview & registration for clinicians” [PDF, 235KB]
Clinicians should register with the Black Dog Institute prior to referring a patient to any MAP Centre. The registration form should be faxed to the number provided.
All patients referred for assessments at MAP Centres should be provided with both a referral and Patient Information Sheet.
Page last updated: 10-Aug-2009
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