Journal article
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
GS Malhi, D Bassett, P Boyce, R Bryant, PB Fitzgerald, K Fritz, M Hopwood, B Lyndon, R Mulder, G Murray, R Porter, AB Singh
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD | Published : 2015
Abstract
Objectives: To provide guidance for the management of mood disorders, based on scientific evidence supplemented by expert clinical consensus and formulate recommendations to maximise clinical salience and utility. Methods: Articles and information sourced from search engines including PubMed and EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Google Scholar were supplemented by literature known to the mood disorders committee (MDC) (e.g., books, book chapters and government reports) and from published depression and bipolar disorder guidelines. Information was reviewed and discussed by members of the MDC and findings were then formulated into consensus-based recommendations and clinical guidance. The guidelin..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The development of this guideline was supported and funded by the RANZCP. The RANZCP acknowledges the significant probono input of RANZCP Fellows and other expert contributors in the development of this guideline. The RANZCP thanks those who have given of their time, experience and expertise.