Clinical guidelines & publications library

Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products

Cannabis, Ethics, Professionalism

Information for psychiatrists about the therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products, including in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

Guidance for authorised prescribers of MDMA and psilocybin

Psychedelics

To provide guidance to psychiatrists following the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) May 2026 recommendations regarding access to 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin for the purpose of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT). PDF Clinical guideline

Psychedelic training framework for psychiatrists

Psychedelics

Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin.

Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training

Medicare, Professionalism

Professional Practice Guideline 1: Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training was rescinded in May 2025.

Use of ketamine in psychiatric practice

Ethics, Ketamine, Professionalism

Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of ketamine in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

INTEGRATE: International guidelines for the algorithmic treatment of schizophrenia

This resource is regarded as a RANZCP Best Practice Resource (BPR) Supported resource for the treatment of schizophrenia. URL Clinical guideline

Appropriate use of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD

PTSD

This resource is regarded as a RANZCP Best Practice Resource (BPR) Endorsed Clinical Guideline for the appropriate use of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. URL Clinical guideline

Valproate in healthcare

Professionalism

The RANZCP has endorsed the following resource produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. URL Clinical guideline

Pharmacogenetics in healthcare

Ethics, Genetic testing, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

The RANZCP has endorsed the following resources produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. URL Clinical guideline

Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

Guidance on key professional practice issues that psychiatrists should consider when prescribing and administering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). PDF Clinical guideline

National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand

Ethics, Health service standards, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024. PDF Clinical guideline

AADPA Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD

ADHD, Professionalism

RANZCP has endorsed the following guideline published by the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association. URL Clinical guideline

Off-label prescribing in psychiatry

Ethics, Off-label prescribing, Professionalism

The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this
guidance to provide advice to psychiatrists who may be considering the use of medications ‘off label’, with a key focus on risk identification and justification. PDF Clinical guideline

Firearm risk assessments

Ethics, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms.

Therapeutic use of MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression

Ethics, Psychedelics, Professionalism

Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. PDF Clinical guideline

Therapeutic use of psychedelic substances

Psychedelics

Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of psychedelic substances to assist in treating mental illness. PDF Clinical guideline

Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline

Treating hepatitis C

Ethics, Hepatitis C, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

Guidance for psychiatrists to facilitate care for people living with mental illness who are living with, or at risk of contracting hepatitis C. PDF Clinical guideline

rTMS therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19, Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

PDF Clinical guideline

ECT treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

Considerations and precautions for the delivery of ECT during the pandemic. PDF Clinical guideline