News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Media release
World Mental Health Day: New AIHW data shows demand for mental health care is increasing in the communityOn World Mental Health Day, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) i...
Media release
World Mental Health Day 2024: Psychiatrists urge Government to build a happier, healthier Aotearoa NZ by listening to mental health workersOn World Mental Health Day, Tu Te Akaaka Roa, the New Zealand National Committee is urging the Gover...
Update
Joint statement on climate change and healthThe RANZCP is proud to be a part of this historic agreement.

Update
President's Column September 2024An update from the RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore on College activities, achievements and news...
Policy
Mood Disorders Draft Report UpdateThe Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review Steering Group (Steering Group) has r...
Media release
State vs State won’t fix the Mental Health Workforce Crisis – NSW psychiatrists respond to QLD Workforce PlanAs Queensland ramps up efforts to attract mental health workers from across the country, NSW psychia...
NSW workforce crisis
Joint statement - NSW Mental Health Alliance“People in NSW are paying the price as the mental health system struggles to cope with workforce sho...
Grants & awards
RANZCP Foundation opens two PhD scholarshipsThe RANZCP Foundation is offering two scholarships to encourage and support PhD research in psychiat...
Training news
Trainee matters update September 2024Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Mandatory Rotation proposal for the rural pathway, the Consultation ...

Update
World Suicide Prevention Day and Australian Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran SuicideToday is World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) and the theme for this year is changing the nar...

Grants & awards
Award winner Dr V. Lakmi Seneviratne and her pilot study on intensive short term dynamic psychotherapy for out-patients with treatment resistant depressionDr V. Lakmi Seneviratne's study aims to assess the feasibility of carrying out intensive short-term ...
Update
He āitua, he āitua! The RANZCP expresses sadness on the passing of Kīngi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VIIThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is saddened to hear of the passing of ...