Developing Treatment Algorithms

Principal Investigator: Parker
This study builds on the experience of Institute staff in developing appropriate algorithms for the management of psychotic, melancholic and non-melancholic disorders.

Increasing Speed of Action of Antidepressant Medication

Principal Investigator: Parker
It is said that antidepressants take days to weeks to work. This study evaluates whether their speed of action can be increased by the co-administration of an atypical neuroleptic with an antidepressant.

Testing New Mood Stabilisers for Bipolar II Disorder

Principal Investigator: Parker
This study looks at the capacity of two new mood stabilisers, including Omega 3 fatty acids, for bipolar II Disorder.

Predictors of Responders to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Principal Investigator: Parker
After 30 years of research, there are very few predictors of those who will benefit from this treatment, which tends to be applied as a universal rather than as a specific treatment. Our objectives are to identify characteristics of those who obtain the most benefit from CBT.