Nurses & allied health professionals

Online Learning

Watch our
Bipolar Disorder
Education Program

Online Learning

Watch our Depression Education Program

Firsthand experiences

Melancholic depression
Graeme's story

Psychotic depression
Shirley's story

Non-melancholic depression
Liz's story

Black Dog Books

The Institute has published a number of books for consumers and health professionals.

Program Outline

The workshop covers the following topics:

Topic 1 - The Diagnosis of Mood Disorders Covers current conceptualisations of the mood disorders and presents new information based on current research findings.

Topic 2 – Recognising Biologically-weighted Mood Disorders Instructs participants in specific symptoms and behaviours which characterise those mood disorders with a predominant biologically-based aetiology

Topic 3 – The Role of Stress and Personality Styles in Non-melancholic Depression Examines the role of stress and personality styles in the development and maintenance of non-melancholic depression

Topic 4 – The Neurobiological Basis for Mood Disorders Explores the psychological and medical management of mood disorders and treatment recommendations

Learning Outcomes

By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the classification of mood disorders with reference to current research evidence
• Recognise the key symptoms associated with the more biologically-weighted mood disorders
• Understand how stress and personality style interact in the development and maintenance of mood disorders
• Understand the role of psychological interventions and the relevance of medication in mood disorders

How to access a program

Our workshops are delivered by request, for a minimum of 12 participants. If you are interested in a workshop, please speak to your local education coordinator about organising and hosting a workshop in your area. If you are interested in organising and hosting a workshop yourself, please contact Katie Denton (contact details below).

Training is delivered on a cost recovery basis. Please contact the Education Project Officer for further information.

If you would like to express an interest in our programs or request a training program in your area, please contact:

Katie Denton
Ph: (02) 9382 8518
Email: k.denton@blackdog.org.au