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Biography
Tania has worked in research primarily in the treatment and management of bipolar disorder and depression. She has led several research trials, such as one comparing Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for depression, and her PhD research study that explored mindfulness in the area of bipolar disorder.
Currently Tania is working as a researcher in the area of bipolar disorder at Western Sydney University where her focus is on researching the benefits of psychological interventions in the management of this condition. She also focusses on the impact of hormonal events on women with bipolar disorder and in particular menopause. She also has an interest in factors associated with living well with bipolar disorder including quality of life, recovery, understanding stigma and improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
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Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Health, Macquarie University
Bachelor of Psychology, University of New England
Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Research keywords
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- menopause
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Satisfaction with psychiatrist, psychologist and other mental health support services among people living with bipolar disorder in Australia
Nagle, B., McDonald, E. & Perich, T., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Australian Psychologist.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Addressing the unmet needs of bipolar disorder in Australia and beyond
Cotton, S. M., Hasty, M., Mitchell, P., Murray, G., Hickie, I. B., McGorry, P. D., Walder, K., Dean, O. M., Mihalopoulos, C., Yung, A. R., Van Rheenen, T. E., Nierenberg, A. A., Scott, J., Williams, L. J., Berk, L., Davey, C. G., Crouse, J. J., Scott, E., Iorfino, F. & Filia, K. & 6 others, , Nov 2025, In: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 59, 11, p. 957-965 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Interventions for Menopausal Women in the Workplace: Pilot and Feasibility and Acceptability Study
Perich, T., Ussher, J., Sperring, S., Power, R., Kakakios, K., Ryan, S., Avard, N. & Drury, G., 2025, In: Women's Reproductive Health. 12, 3, p. 637-658 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mental health treatment needs and preferences for people living with bipolar disorder in Australia
Ho, C., McDonald, E. & Perich, T., Nov 2025, In: Community Mental Health Journal. 61, 8, p. 1599-1607 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Navigating Menopause at Work: A Rapid Review and Narrative Synthesis of Psycho-Educational and Behavioral Interventions to Support Menopausal Women in the Workplace
Ryan, S., Charter, R., Ussher, J., Perich, T., Power, R. & Sperring, S., 2025, In: Women's Reproductive Health. 12, 3, p. 777-795 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Evaluation of a Smart Health Community for menopausal women in Australia
Ussher, J. (PI) & Perich, T. (Investigator)
30/03/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Young Veteran Wellbeing Program: Evaluation of the Selection, Suitability and Support of the Program's Volunteers with Lived Experience
Meade, T. (PI), Conti, J. (Investigator) & Perich, T. (Investigator)
Western Sydney University, Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches (VCSNB)
4/11/19 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
Datasets
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Young people and online mental health help seeking dataset
Perich, T. & Andriessen, K., Western Sydney University, 2 Jul 2025
DOI: 10.26183/6e95-rd28, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/dbeb2a8056ef11f090b1a944b8e9922d
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Paper 2: a systematic review of narrative therapy treatment outcomes for eating disorders—bridging the divide between practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice
Conti, J., Heywood, L., Hay, P., Shrestha, R. M. & Perich, T., figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6193916.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Paper_2_a_systematic_review_of_narrative_therapy_treatment_outcomes_for_eating_disorders_bridging_the_divide_between_practice-based_evidence_and_evidence-based_practice/6193916/1 and one more link, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Paper_2_a_systematic_review_of_narrative_therapy_treatment_outcomes_for_eating_disorders_bridging_the_divide_between_practice-based_evidence_and_evidence-based_practice/6193916 (show fewer)
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Registered Psychologist with AHPRA (Event)
Perich, T. (Other)
1 Jan 2006 → …Activity: Membership › Organisation
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Australian Psychological Society (Event)
Perich, T. (Other)
1 Jan 2004 → …Activity: Membership › Society