News & analysis

08 June 2022

Psychiatrists call on Queensland Government to implement recommendations from Mental Health Services Parliamentary Inquiry

04 June 2022

Working where criminal law meets psychiatry

The forensic psychiatrist plays an important role in helping the courts, offenders and the community...

03 June 2022

SA Budget takes big step towards fixing broken mental health system

01 June 2022

RANZCP again calls for focus on mental health needs in detention centres after death at Villawood

26 May 2022

RANZCP marks National Sorry Day with renewed commitment to self-determination and reconciliation

25 May 2022

Psychiatrists congratulate incoming Labor government and urge post-pandemic mental health action

Psychiatrists have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the incoming Labor government f...

16 May 2022

Jobs and strong safety net key to maintaining mental health as pandemic continues: psychiatrists

Psychiatrists say employment, a strong social safety net and targeted financial assistance are as im...

16 May 2022

Psychiatrists say strong leadership on climate vital to mental health

Psychiatrists warn inaction on climate change is harming people’s mental health.

13 April 2022

Caring for patients with intellectual or developmental disability

Dr Cathy Franklin shares insights into a typical day.

30 March 2022

Treating rural patients with both medical and psychiatric diagnoses

Consultation–Liaison psychiatry offers a diverse experience.

24 March 2022

Working as a psychiatrist who provides electroconvulsive therapy

Often misunderstood, ECT and neurostimulation can be lifesaving for some severe mental illnesses.

15 March 2022

Reflecting on a career in psychiatry - is it for you?

Dr Tanveer Ahmed provides his reflections on the psychiatry specialty and what it’s like working as ...