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The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit facility for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
mood disorders such as
depression,
anxiety and
bipolar disorder. It was founded in 2002 by the
UNSW
The University of New South Wales (UNSW), also known as UNSW Sydney, is a public research university based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the founding members of Group of Eight, a coalition of Australian research-intensive ...
School of Psychiatry Scientia Professor Gordon Parker and is based in
Sydney, Australia
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and List of cities in Oceania by population, Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metro ...
.
Research
The Black Dog Institute undertakes research into the prevention, early intervention and treatment of
depression,
bipolar disorder,
PTSD, and
anxiety. They partner with the Australian Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Preventio
(CRESP)concerned with lowering suicide rates in Australia. According to CRESP, suicide is the most common cause of death in Australians aged 15–44 years – more common than deaths from motor vehicle accidents or skin cancer and the tenth most common cause of death overall for Australian males. The problem is worse in rural and regional areas, according to a 2012 study by
Griffith University.
The Black Dog Institute launched “Men’s Health Study” in 2014, with the aim of identifying ways to prevent male suicides and developing mental health tools designed specifically for men. Based on this research, the Black Dog Institute launched an online program, Man Central, that helps men identify early signs of depression and provides tips on how to cope.
In 2018, Black Dog Institute became part of a cooperative partnership of four clinical, educational and research allies, including
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and
UNSW Sydney to create Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, which became the largest brain-related collaboration between researchers and clinicians in the Southern Hemisphere.
Services
The Black Dog Institute runs three clinics available to Australian residents: Depression and Bipolar Clinic, Psychology Clinic, Child and Adolescent Clinic, Rural and Telepsychiatry Clinic. Additionally, the facility offers seminars and workshops on mood disorders, well being and related topics. The Black Dog Institute has developed a range of online tools including
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and self-tests for depression, bipolar disorder, personality and workplace well being.
References
External links
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Black Dog Institute on Twitter
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Mental health organisations in Australia
Organizations established in 2002
2002 establishments in Australia
Charities based in Australia