In-Patient Treatment for Depression

See also: Depression

The Eastbourne Clinic is a specialised unit which provides a safe environment for people requiring admission for the treatment of depression.

On admission you will be allocated a Consultant Psychiatrist who will be responsible for your care throughout your stay at the Clinic. In addition to this you will have a specified Primary and Associate Nurse who will co-ordinate a full programme of treatment during your treatment period.

A full assessment will be made by the Consultant and nursing team after which a treatment programme will be formulated.

The treatment programme includes:

• Prescribed medication regime.
• Consultation with Psychiatrist (minimum twice weekly).
• Individual sessions with Primary Nurse.
• Group Therapy: i.e. relapse prevention, social skills training, anxiety management, yoga, coping skills, support group, cognitive behavioural therapy, health and education, assertiveness training, relaxation, problem solving, life skills, anger management.
• A care plan will be co-ordinated between yourself and your primary nurse addressing specific issues and looking at positive coping strategies. This will be evaluated on an on-going basis.
• Follow up care in the Clinic Day Unit is available in order to maintain continuity of care. This can be attended from 1 to 5 days per week. Contact can be made where appropriate with Community Aftercare Services.

Prior to admission you will be invited to view the Clinic and discuss care plans and treatment options available. The length of stay will be determined by the Clinical Team on an individually negotiated basis and reviewed subject to individual progress.