Clinical guidelines & publications library

Psychiatric service delivery for older people with mental disorders and dementia

Old age

A summary of evidence on effective models of psychiatry service delivery for older people. URL Clinical guideline

Support after patient suicide

Suicide

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The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care

Children in care or at risk of entering care experience high rates of developmental and mental health problems, and therefore warrant special attention and priority access to multi-disciplinary mental health care that is competent in meeting their complex care needs.

rTMS in hospitals

Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation

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Perinatal mental health services

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this position statement to provide an overview of what is required to adequately provide perinatal mental health services to parents and their babies and families.

Partnering with people with a lived experience

This position statement has been co-produced by those with a lived experience of a mental health condition and psychiatrists.

Partnering with carers in mental healthcare

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this position statement to affirm the importance and value of respectful and cooperative partnerships between psychiatrists and carers.

Access and use of clinical information for medico-legal report writers in New Zealand

Medico-legal

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Recognising and addressing the mental health needs of the LGBTIQ+ population

Evidence shows that discrimination and marginalisation experienced by the LGBTIQ+ population increases their risk of developing mental health issues, and also creates barriers to accessing services.

Minimising and, where possible, eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is committed to the delivery of quality mental health services that seek to improve safe practice and promote optimal outcomes to those receiving care. 

Recognising and addressing the mental health needs of people experiencing Gender Dysphoria

This position statement developed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) provides an overview of Gender Dysphoria and highlights the importance of respecting an individual’s gender identity.

Psychotherapy conducted by psychiatrists

Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment essential to psychiatric practice.

Family violence and mental health

Family violence

This position statement describes the role of psychiatrists in supporting the mental health of those who have experienced, or who are experiencing, family violence and those who perpetrate family violence.

Whānau Ora

This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.

Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products

Cannabis

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International Guidelines Library

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Acknowledging the Stolen generations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.

Suicide prevention – the role of psychiatry

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is committed to supporting people in suicidal distress and working with governments and communities to prevent suicides.

Developing reports and conducting independent medical examinations in medico-legal settings

Medico-legal

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Trauma-informed practice

Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.