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The RANZCP produced a Clinical Practice Guideline on Mood Disorders in 2015 and released an update in 2020.
Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy evidence review
In November 2022, a steering group Chaired by Prof Bruce Singh was formed to oversee an external review of the evidence for long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for the treatment of mood disorders.
The Anna Freud Centre (AFC), based in the United Kingdom, was the successful applicant and commenced their review in October 2023.
The document they produced, the Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review was approved by the Board on 30 October 2024.
About the evidence review
See the member release statement, frequently asked questions or contact policy@ranzcp.org for more information.
Updates
February 2025
Update on confidentiality of Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review
January 2025
Summary report: Review of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression
December 2024
Publication update on the report from the Anna Freud Centre
September 2024
Mood Disorders Draft Report Update
July 2024
Update on one-to-one interviews and report timeline
May 2024
February 2024
October 2023
Anna Freud Centre appointed for an independent review of mood disorders psychodynamic psychotherapy
March 2023
Review of evidence for long term psychodynamic psychotherapy in the treatment of mood disorders
Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review Steering Group
Professor Bruce Singh AM is the independent chair of the steering group.
The membership of the steering group includes:
- a senior clinical academic psychiatrist
- three Fellows with expertise and clinical experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy
- a Fellow with expertise in evidence-based practice
- a community member with lived experience.
Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review Steering Group Terms of Reference [PDF; 121 KB]Summary report: Review of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression
