Clinical guidelines & publications library

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

LGBTIQ+

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.

National Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

RANZCP submission to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Project Reference Group. PDF Submission

Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products

Cannabis

PDF Clinical guideline

International Guidelines Library

URL Clinical guideline

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.

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.

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

Medico-legal

PDF Clinical guideline

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.

Principles for the treatment of persons found unfit to stand trial

Persons who are acquitted on insanity grounds, or who are found unfit to stand trial deserve effective, ethical care and management. 

Implementing alternatives to coercion

Seclusion and restraint

The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline

Voluntary assisted dying

The primary role of medical practitioners in end of life care is to facilitate good quality patient-centred care. This statement should not be taken as explicit or implied support of the legalisation of physician assisted suicide. 

Pain Management (Acute): Scientific Evidence 5th edition

Pain management

URL Clinical guideline

Post-traumatic stress disorder

PTSD

The RANZCP has endorsed Phoenix Australia's Guidelines for the treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD and Complex PTSD. URL Clinical guideline

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health 2020

RANZCP Response to the Productivity Commission Draft Report Mental Health PDF Submission

Mood Disorders Clinical Practice Guideline

Mood disorders

Guidance on the clinical management of depressive and bipolar disorders, specifically focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies. PDF Clinical guideline

Inquiry into Responses to Historical Forced Adoptions in Victoria

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Historical practices

Victorian Branch submission to the Legislative Council, Legal and Social Issues Committee PDF Submission