RISE Mood Disorder Research Clinic

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RISE (Research and Innovation Supporting Evidenced-based practice)

Our vision

A future where everyone affected by mood disorders feels understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Our mission

To bring people and research together to improve understanding, care, and support for mood disorders.

Our aims

  • Understand what works best - by increasing research participation we can inform and shape evidenced based practice.
  • Help people feel better and live well - supporting new ways to improve mood and quality of life for those experiencing mood disorders. 
  • Listen and learn from you - actively involving and engaging with people who have lived experience so we can shape a service that works for those who are using it. 
  • Build hope for the future - by being part of mood disorder research, we can build a future for people to thrive

Who can use our service?

  • You have depression as your main diagnosis, and treatments have not provided sufficient relief or your symptoms continue to have a significant impact on your daily life. This includes unipolar or bipolar depression
  • You have tried at least one prescribed medication during your current episode of depression and have and found little to no improvement of your symptoms
  • Your GP has provided most of your treatment for your mood disorder symptoms - if you see your GP before your clinic appointment, please let them know that you are under review with our service and that medication changes may be recommended following our assessment. If seen in clinic, we will also inform your GP of any recommendations arising from our review.

Self-refer to RISE

Who are we?

We are a research-focused clinic run by Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) and funded by the Mental Health Translational Research Collaborative (MH-TRC).

We work with people who have mood disorders, including depression and bipolar. The clinic provides a one-off assessment and/ or links the patient to research studies you may be eligible to take part in and innovative treatments.  

Our team includes research practitioners (from different clinical backgrounds), a pharmacist and our doctors (consultant psychiatrists).

We work closely with the University of Exeter, who run another clinic focused on psychology treatment of mood disorders and they are called The AccEPT Clinic.

If you would like to contact us, you can email dpt.askrise@nhs.net

 

Why might I self-refer?

You (or your GP) are looking for specialist advice because you've had symptoms of depression or bipolar for a long time, and treatment hasn't helped as much as hoped.

You may be referring yourself because you think you could benefit from a review with our doctor and/ or pharmacist, or you're interested in taking part in research.

Sometimes, other services or professionals may suggest our clinic if they believe you might benefit from it.

When we see people

We are non-emergency service. If you need an urgent response, we would advise using the urgent help page which can guide you to appropriate service or links for immediate or urgent help.

We can offer a range of options regarding how we see someone, this includes:

  • Face to face assessment at our base Wonford House, Exeter
  • Telephone Consultation
  • Virtual Meeting (online) 

If you opt for a face-face meeting there is parking onsite at Wonford House in Exeter.

What happens next?

After you have completed a self-referral form, our team will review this. If eligible, you'll be invited for a pre-assessment appointment with one of our research practitioners. This can be arranged either on-line, by telephone or in person. 

During this appointment, we'll ask about your mental health history, diagnosis, family background, and other relevant details. Once this is done, our doctor will review your information and may invite you for a full assessment. If you are invited for assessment, we will share outcomes and recommendations with your GP.

The team will discuss current research studies with you and share information about any that you may be eligible for. We will share new studies as and when they are available and also ask you to consent to be on our waiting list for future studies that may come along.

You may also be asked to complete extra rating scales (questionnaires) and/ or have some physical health checks for example, blood tests or an ECG (Electrocardiogram) . These are not compulsory but can be a part of many research studies.

What do I need to do?

Before your appointment, we'll send you some questionnaires about you and your symptoms.

Please complete these before your appointment - they help us understand your situation and make the assessment process easier.

If you have any access needs or difficulties filling them in, please let us know.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

I have been asked to provide an NHS number, how do I find this?
You can complete this quick and easy form to find your NHS number.

I don't live in Devon, can I access your service?
No, unfortunately our service is commissioned to offer treatment to people who live and are registered to a GP based in Devon.

Do you provide treatment for children?
No. Unfortunately the RISE Clinic is a service for adults 18 and over.

What happens to my data?
All our data collection sits in line appropriate, safe and secure storage systems. Data and personal information is only used or shared once consent has been given by any potential participant and this will be checked every two years.