WELCOME

CADE Reception.

The CADE Clinic provides specialist clinical assessment and diagnostic evaluation of common mental health problems. The clinic, affiliated with the Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Sydney, is an outpatient service that is based at the Department of Academic Psychiatry at Royal North Shore Hospital. It offers a detailed clinical appraisal of:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Other psychiatric and psychological disorders

 

CADE Clinical Team.In addition to a clinical service, we conduct a wide range of research using neuroimaging and neuropsychological tests and assess treatments for mood and anxiety disorders, and other psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia.

Please take time to look around our website, find out who we are and contact us with any feedback you may have. 

The CADE Clinic is a teaching and research facility that is situated with mental health and hospital infrastructure at which both University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital staff undertake programs. It is therefore utilised by both the University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service.

 

News

Bipolar Relapse Following Childbirth Study

Women with bipolar disorder who are currently pregnant or have had children are invited to participate in a new research study. Volunteers are asked to complete an online survey which will take 10-15 mins to complete. For details, please visit: www.amibipolar.org.au.

Contact: For more information, please contact Alena Rahmanovic on 02 9845 5967 or email at alena.rahmanovic@sydney.edu.au.

Media Centre

Winner of the Graduate Student Presentations: 3 Minute Theses

Dr Lisa Lampe was the winner of the Graduate Student Presentations: 3 Minute Theses at the inaugural Neuroscience and Mental Health Development Day held at the University of Sydney.

Selling sickness or dulling the pain? The pros and cons of antidepressants

Read the article about the pros and cons of antidepressants by Dr Andrew Kemp and Mr Daniel Quintana published in The Conversation. [ Read the article here ]

Depression can break your heart, literally

Read the article about depression and its impact on the heart by Mr Daniel Quintana and Dr Andrew Kemp from the School of Psychology published in The Conversation. [ Read the article here ]


CADE Clinic - Samuel Gershon Prize in Psychiatry

University of Sydney medical student Elke Woodhouse was awarded the 2010 CADE Clinic - Samuel Gershon Prize in Psychiatry by Professor Gin Malhi at a University of Sydney prize ceremony.


New Editor of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

Professor Gin Malhi has been appointed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists as the new Editor of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. [Read the RANZCP Profile of Prof Malhi]


Study of Depression

Read the recent North Shore Times and Sydney Morning Herald articles about the CADE Clinic research exploring the possible clinical benefits that anti-oxidants can have on patients with major (unipolar) depression.


Published article by Dr Lisa Lampe

An article on social anxiety disorder by Dr Lisa Lampe was published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry in October 2009.


Clinical Practice Recommendations

Clinical Practice Recommendations for depression and bipolar disorder were published in the Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica journal in May 2009. The articles were written by Prof Gin Malhi, Danielle Adams and colleagues.


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Current Research

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED

We currently require research participants for the following studies:

Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder Study
We are looking for people aged 18-50 years old with Bipolar illness and/or Borderline Personality Disorder to participate in a study investigating brain functions that underlie these conditions with the use of neuropsychological assessment. If you or someone you know are interested in participating and/or would like more information, please contact Michelle Tanious on 9926 5614 or email at research@cadeclinic.com.

Psychological Treatment of Adolescents
Psychological therapy has been recommended as the frontline treatment for adolescents with bipolar disorder. If you are aged between 15-20 years and have bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder and would like more information about accessing this treatment, please call Catherine Cahill on 0401 611 578 or email jbp@cadeclinic.com.

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Event Calendar

International Bipolar Foundation

Professor Gin Malhi has recently accepted an invitation to join the Scientific Advisory Board for the International Bipolar Disorder Foundation.

The mission of the Foundation is to eliminate bipolar disorder through the advancement of research; to promote and enhance care & support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education.

30th Anniversary Celebrations for the Ryde Bipolar Support Group

Professor Gin Malhi recently spoke at the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Ryde Bipolar Support Group on the topic of current research into Bipolar Disorder.




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