Before Treatment
To get an assessment appointment at the facility, a patient will need to obtain a referral from their psychiatrist or GP, and also include:
- Their mental and physical health
- Any previous and current treatments
- Copies of communications regarding their mental health
Patient Criteria
To receive treatment, a patient must:
- Suffer from recurrent bouts of depression
- Be resistant to two other treatments, each of a different kind, run for a minimum period of 6 weeks and at an appropriate dose
- Have been referred to the foundation by either a psychiatrist or GP
- Have tried, at the minimum, at least one type of psychological treatment
- Be willing to communicate frequently around depression ratings
- Be able to travel for treatment and appointments
- Be willing to regularly complete online questionnaires