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Psychological Approaches to Bipolar Affective Disorder

This workshop will focus on the evidence-base for, and application of, psychological approaches when working with bipolar disorder. 

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Date

Monday, 22nd June 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location

Collaborative Centre

205 Queensberry Street, Carlton

Hosted by

Collaborative Centre

Cost

Free

Who this training is for: public mental health psychology workforce only

This workshop will focus on the evidence-base for, and application of, psychological approaches when working with bipolar disorder. 

This workshop will cover:

- Issues around diagnostic complexity and misdiagnosis

- The evidence base and role of psychological processes in the onset and maintenance of bipolar disorder

- Cognitive and behavioural interventions for depression, including the role of schemas and self-compassion

- Cognitive and behavioural interventions for hypo/ mania

- The role of psychological processes in wellness planning

The training will be delivered in-person in the training facilities at the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

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training@vccmhw.vic.gov.au