BLACK DOG INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Chairman’S Report Mr Peter Joseph AM
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Special Thanks With the Black Dog Institute celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2011, it is worth noting that it has been a shared journey achieved with the support of many individuals, organisations and Governments. We wish to sincerely acknowledge this support that has been vital to our continued success and growth. It is our belief that the journey has only just started. From our modest beginnings we now have an ambi- tious national agenda with the aim of ensuring Black Dog Institute services and programs are available to all Australians who fi ght the battle with mood disor- ders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Knowing we can help others is a strong motivation, and if we question ourselves, is probably the core reason why we all give so unreservedly toward this cause. Together, we can make a difference. Black Dog Institute© 2011 ABN 12 115 954 197 Black Dog Institute is a company limited by guarantee postal address Hospital Road, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick NSW 2031 telephone 61 02 9382 4530 facsimile 61 02 9382 8208 email [email protected] website www.blackdoginstitute.org.au editors Ian Dose, Kerrie Eyers, Gordon Parker, Will Bonney compiled by Kerrie Eyers cover design Matthew Johnstone photography and graphics Matthew Johnstone, Fleur Mortimer, Ian Dose photo selection Sako Hampartzoumian, Ian Dose design Helena Brusic (UNSW Design Studio P3) print Kate Holt (UNSW Document Advisor P3) email [email protected] website www.p3.unsw.edu.au The Black Dog Institute is based at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, and works closely with UNSW. The Institute acknowledges the ongoing assistance from the New South Wales Government, NSW Ministry of Health, South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service, the Commonwealth Government, and our generous supporters. Table of Contents Chairman’s Report ........................................6 International Lecture 2011 ..........................57 The Legacy ....................................................10 Visitors to the Institute 2011 ......................58 The Vision .....................................................11 Our People ....................................................60 About the Institute ......................................12 UNSW School of Psychiatry............................63 The Institute’s Business Model ...................13 Special Acknowledgements............................63 General Manager’s Report ..........................14 Awards, Appointments & Events ...............64 Services & Operations Architecture ...........15 Research Funding .........................................66 Financial Report ...........................................16 Research Publicationas ................................68 eMental Health@Black Dog Institute ........17 Conference Presentations & Educational Meetings ..................................71 Black Dog Institute Website ...........................20 Donations & Bequests .................................74 Overview of work streams .........................21 Donations & Bequests Form .......................77 Research in 2011 .................................................22 The Institute & Pharmaceutical Companies ......................................................29 Clinical Services ...................................................30 Professional Services (Education & Training) ......................................33 The MAP (Mood Assessment Program) ..36 Psychological Services ......................................37 Community Programs .......................................38 Volunteering ...................................................38 Rural programs ..............................................39 Youth initiatives ..............................................40 Support programs ........................................41 Developing Countries Program ..................42 Corporate Relations & Development .........43 Public Relations and Media.........................48 Creative Development .................................50 Writing Competitions ..................................51 Book Launches and Reviews ..........................54 page 5 BLACK DOG INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Chairman’s Report Mr Peter Joseph AM On February 12, 2012, we celebrate our 10th anniversary as the Black Dog Institute. From humble beginnings in a run-down build- ing in Randwick, the Institute is now a modern mental health facility that by its mere presence demonstrates what is possible for this once undervalued area of medicine. During this time the Institute has managed to build its reputation as a leading authority in the high prevalence (and very high cost) mood disorders of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Much of that success can be attributed to the leadership of the inaugural Executive Director, Professor Gordon Parker, driving very high standards of excellence across four related areas namely: research, clinical services, professional education and training, and community programs. Professor Parker stepped down at the end of 2011 as Executive Director but I am pleased to advise he will be continuing his research and clinical activities within the Black Dog Institute. The new Executive Director is Professor Helen Christensen. She has an outstanding record as a psychologist, researcher, author and mentor. She is also an expert in the use of eHealth and how individuals can benefi t most effectively from modern technology. Helen is an alumnus of UNSW and has spent the last 20 years at the ANU in Canberra where she directed and devel- oped the Centre for Mental Health Research. page 6 BLACK DOG INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 The Board of the Institute sees Professor We are also thankful for the ongoing support We have built Christensen as the right person at the right time from governments, NSW Ministry of Health, these strong to pursue an ambitious national agenda. As well the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Offi ce foundations a real difference make as being a distinguished academic, our new (MHDAO), the Commonwealth Department of and it is time Health and Ageing (DoHA), the National Health Executive Director cares passionately about the now to build practical applications of research into the causes and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and for scale and and treatment of depression. donations from individuals and corporations. The close association we have with the Prince of capacity... Our shared vision and programs align with two Wales Hospital, UNSW, and the Prince of Wales fundamental changes taking place in Australia; Medical Research Institute, enhances our mutual the benefi ts of a digital economy and the Na- reputations. tional Broadband Network’s capacity to deliver eHealth, and especially eMental Health initia- There is also our fruitful partnership with The tives; and increased investment in the wellbeing Health-Science Alliance, Australia’s fi rst Aca- of Australia’s rural and regional communities. demic Health Science Centre, based on the UNSW/Randwick public hospital campuses. Senior Victorian Liberal politician and BDI am- Comprising nine of the country’s top medical bassador, Andrew Robb, in his book Black Dog research institutes and health care providers, Daze. Public Life. Private Demons, has declared: the Alliance is working toward harnessing and “Black Dog programs would go well in other integrating the research, education, training and States”. This is a challenge that the Black Dog clinical expertise of each partner to maximise Institute is keen to take up, to ensure that all optimal health outcomes for patients and the Australians benefi t from the Institute’s innova- community. tive programs. We have built these strong foundations and it Our growth has been supported from many is time now to build scale and capacity as we quarters. The skills of a hard working and dedi- seek to make a real difference across the entire cated Board have helped forge and strengthen Australian community. relationships with both the private and public sector. The challenge will be to deliver on our Peter Joseph ambitious national agenda. We have a remarkable team of people work- ing at the Institute, dedicated to helping those with mood disorders. They give without stint in Peter Joseph AM order to destigmatise mood disorders, encour- Chairman age people to come forward for diagnosis and treatment, and match those battling mental illness with the best possible clinical research- based remedies. page 7 BLACK DOG INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 10 years at Black Dog Institute ary b s la r c e k v i d n o n g a i r n a s e t y i t u 0 t 1 e g c n i e t l a e r b st g in itu o te d c k e c l a e l b b r a y t r i n a g s r 1 e 0 v i y n e n a a r The Legacy Professor Gordon Parker AO “I believe Following 10 years as the inaugural Executive Professor Director, Professor Gordon Parker stepped Gordon Parker down from the position at the end of 2011. has contributed During that time and in the years prior at the to the wellbeing Institute’s predecessor, the Mood Disorders and ascent of Unit, Professor Parker would think a lot about Australia and hope. Australians in the 21st That hope was passed on to others – whether it Century. be patients who suffered the most severe mood disorders, their loved ones, their peers and oth- “He has, and ers around them who all desired to bring the I make no black dog to ‘heal’. qualification, In a new book, A Piece of My Mind: A Psychia- elevated the trist on the Couch, Professor Parker describes status and himself