Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Suicide reporting in the media
Appropriate reporting in the media can play an important role in preventing suicide and increasing public understanding.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#70
- Current
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Sexual orientation change efforts
The RANZCP does not support the use of sexual orientation change efforts of any kind. There is no scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed. Sexual orientation change efforts risk causing significant harm to individuals.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#60
- Current
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: Feb 2019
- Published in Australia
- Professional practice guideline 3
- Current
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Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- Professional practice guideline 16
- Current
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Mental health needs of child asylum seekers and refugees
The RANZCP opposes immigration policies that are detrimental to the mental health of child asylum seekers and refugees.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#52
- Current
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The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist
Children & adolescents
Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG#15
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Position statement
- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #32
- Current
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RANZCP Code of Ethics
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for major depressive disorders. It involves the focal application of a localised, pulsed magnetic field to the cerebral cortex, inducing small electrical currents which stimulate nerve cells.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#79
- Current
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E-cigarettes and vaporisers
Smoking cessation
The RANZCP supports the legalisation and regulation of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes and other vaporised nicotine products as harm reduction tools. URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#97
- Current
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Mental health and HIV/AIDS
People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can have unique mental health needs both due to the infection itself and the experience of anxiety and depression that can be associated with the condition.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#38
- Current
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Anxiety disorders: CPG and associated resources
Anxiety disorders
Guidance on the clinical management of anxiety disorders, specifically focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2018
- Published in Australia
- Current
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The relevance of religion and spirituality to psychiatric practice
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this position statement to provide guidance to psychiatrists on how consideration of religion and/or spirituality can improve outcomes for people living with mental illness.
Position statement- Last updated: Jun 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#96
- Current
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG#4
- Current
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Enabling supported decision making
Families, whānau & carers
RANZCP Victorian Branch position paper PDF Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Victoria
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The impact of media and digital technology on children and adolescents
This position statement seeks to identify the many positive benefits of media and digital technology for children and adolescents, but also recognises areas of concern.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#72
- Current
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Electronic monitoring of people utilising forensic mental health services
Forensic
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is concerned about the coercive use of electronic monitoring on forensic patients. URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#95
- Current
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Mental health for the community
This document outlines principles that underpin the effective delivery of mental health services to the community.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#73
- Current
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De-prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine
Dementia
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
- Current
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Deep sleep therapy
Historical practices
Deep sleep therapy has no place in the treatment of psychiatric illness. It has not been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for any psychiatric condition and has unacceptably high morbidity and mortality rates. URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS#34
- Current
