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Dr Rila Deen is an Australian-trained general adult psychiatrist and a Fellow of the Royal
Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry. He has extensive experience in
various clinical settings in both the public and private sectors including acute mental
health units, community services, rehabilitation, consultation and liaison psychiatry,
alcohol and drugs, early psychosis intervention and emergency psychiatry.
Dr Deen’s care provision is drawn on a holistic treatment approach that is consistent with recovery
oriented, patient-centred, family inclusive care, in consideration with the patient’s social and
cultural network. He works closely with GPs and Allied Health professionals to bring the best
possible outcome in treatment and recovery of people with mental illness.
Areas of interest include:
• Depressive disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Schizophrenia and related disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Alcohol and substance use disorders
• Chronic pain with a psychological component
• PTSD
• Personality disorders
• Psychological issues secondary to brain injuries
• Psychological issues in youth
• Workcover psychiatry