The Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review Steering Group (Steering Group) has recently received the draft report from the Anna Freud Centre (AFC), who were appointed by the College in October 2023 to conduct a review into the evidence for long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (LTPP) in the treatment of mood disorders. 

The role of the Steering Group is to guide the Anna Freud Centre in its work across the three key research components:

• Part I) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of LTPP and comparator treatments for mood disorder.
• Part II) A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation of evidence in relation to the treatment of mood disorders from the perspective of consumers, treatment providers, and carers for consumers.
• Part II) A qualitative semi-structured interview study in relation to the treatment of mood disorders from the perspective of consumers, treatment providers and carers for consumers based in in Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa.

The research has been conducted independently by the Anna Freud Centre. In line with College governance processes, further updates will be provided to the membership after the College Board has reviewed the AFC report and the Steering Group’s recommendations. 

Updates on the project will continue to be provided via the Mood Disorders Hub. 

For further information, contact policy@ranzcp.org.