Integrated Programme for Management of Depression in Adolescents (IPMDA)

2024/07/29

A program that aims to provide holistic and integrated care for adolescents with depression. We seek to identify youths with or at risk of depression to enable early treatment. Early detection and treatment can help sufferers recover more quickly, enabling them to pursue their goals and achieve their fullest potential in life.

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About Us

Our multidisciplinary team comprises psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and case managers. We help depressed adolescents and their families by providing them with the support they need.

Our Services

Teen Skills Group (PDF, 844 KB)

3 segments of 6 weekly group sessions
2 hours per session

Individual Psychotherapy

Individualised support
Frequency: Fortnightly
1 hour per session

Parent Support Group (PDF, 1270 KB)

4 weekly sessions
2 hours per session

Case Management Services (PDF, 660 KB)

Crisis management
Liaison with external services
Emotional support

Referrals

Service Region

Western region of Singapore

Referral criteria

Adolescents aged 13 to 18
Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder / Depressive Disorder / Dysthymia or Adjustment Disorder with Depressive Mood by a doctor

Who can make a referral?

NUH Psychiatrists
NUH Paediatricians
NUH Psychologists

Resources

We have compiled some education materials on topics which may be of interest to adolescents and their parents.

Click on the following links to find out more about:

Journey to Recovery - For Teens with Depression (PDF, 788 KB)
Effective Communication (PDF, 1662 KB)
Digital Health (PDF, 1048 KB)
Sleep Hygiene (PDF, 557 KB)
Self Injury (PDF, 2302 KB)
School Refusal (PDF, 2739 KB)

Please contact your health care professional for internal referral to IPMDA.

Thank you.