UNITEC Gate 2, Carrington Road
Pt Chevalier
Auckland
Drive to the end of the road, turn left and enter Mason Clinic. Puriri Centre (Administration) is the first building on your left. For general enquiries please visit the receptionist for guidance.
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Mason Clinic Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services
Street Address
Postal Address
Mason Clinic Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services
Private Bag 19986
Avondale
AUCKLAND 1746
Contact Details
Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services:
Reception: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm:
Ph (09) 815 5860
Mason Clinic Security (09) 815 5150
Rata Security (09) 815 5880
Te Miro Cultural Centre (09) 815 5878
Chaplaincy Services (09) 815 5164 Extn 45259
Mason Clinic PA to Clinical Director and Service Manager (09) 838 1883
Automated Details available 24 hours, Ph: (09) 815 5164
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Inpatient Unit (Nursing Stations):
Totara Unit (09) 815 5154 Email: Totara.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Kauri Unit (09) 815 5151 Email: Kauri.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Rata Unit (09) 815 5871 Email: Rata.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Kahikatea Unit (09) 815 515 Email: Kahikatea.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
E Tu Tanekaha Unit (09) 838 1837 Email: ETuTanekaha.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Te Papakainga o Tāne Whakapiripiri Unit (09) 815 5889 Email: TaneWhakapiripiri@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Rimu Hostel (09) 815 5156 Email: Rimu.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Te Aka Unit (09) 845 7531 Email: TeAka.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Pohutukawa Unit (I.D. Services) Email: Pohutukawa.MasonClinic@waitematadhb.govt.nz
(09) 845 7538
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced. It is usually a recurring (i.e. keeps coming back) disorder that can cause a lot of havoc in all aspects of a person’s life. People with this disorder will experience periods of extreme mood changes but also periods of stable mood during which they may be able to return to everyday routines.
These changes of mood can be very extreme and occur for no apparent reason. Different people will experience this disorder in different ways; some may have few episodes, others many, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. When severely depressed or elevated, a person can become ‘psychotic’ i.e. lose touch with reality.
Treatment
- Usually by medication (antidepressants if depressed and mood stabilisers if depressed and manic)
- A combination of counselling and psychotherapy (‘talking therapy’) may hasten recovery
- Hospitalisation may be required for those who are very unwell and are posing a risk to themselves or to others.
https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/mental-health-specialty/mason-clinic-regional-forensic-psychiatry/