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Acknowledging and learning from past mental health practices
Historical practices
In the past, some psychiatric treatments were provided without an evidence base. Certain treatments were ineffective, harmful or distressing to patients.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #84
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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.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #34
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Neurosurgery for mental disorders
Historical practices
Position Statement 29: Neurosurgery for mental disorders has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2009
- Published in Australia
- PS #29
- Rescinded
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Sexual orientation change efforts
Historical practices
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
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Implementation of Puretumu Torowhānui Lake Alice Redress Scheme
Historical practices
RANZCP letter to the NZ Government supporting the planned Redress Scheme for the survivors of Lake Alice. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Aotearoa New Zealand
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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
Submission- Last updated: Jan 2020
- Published in Victoria
