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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is a not for profit, peak body responsible for training, educating, and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

While beta blockers are not recommended by the RANZCP as a treatment for anxiety disorders, using them in a bid to reduc...
15/10/2025

While beta blockers are not recommended by the RANZCP as a treatment for anxiety disorders, using them in a bid to reduce stress has become increasingly popular.

Professor Richard Harvey in an interview with News Corp Australia said this is being driven by celebrity endorsements and is of extreme concern to treating people for .

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On , Tū Te Akaaka Roa, the RANZCP New Zealand National Committee, called on the Government to continue building on rece...
15/10/2025

On , Tū Te Akaaka Roa, the RANZCP New Zealand National Committee, called on the Government to continue building on recent progress with focused investment in workforce retention as part of its initiatives during .

This year's theme, Top Up Together, reminds us that a collective approach to wellbeing includes ensuring professional mental health support is available for New Zealanders. But we cannot top up together if we're losing the experienced that provides essential care through burnout, moral injury and better opportunities in other countries.

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Hundreds of have been lost due to a string of private psychiatric hospital closures across Australia RANZCP President-...
15/10/2025

Hundreds of have been lost due to a string of private psychiatric hospital closures across Australia RANZCP President-Elect Dr Angelo Virgona, told News Corp Australia it’s inevitable that there’ll be further closures if the situation doesn’t change.

The RANZCP is gravely concerned about the state of private hospital psychiatry and mental health units in Australia that look after patients with severe conditions, including treatment-resistant , , and people suffering complex trauma.

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This week from 12-18 October is , an opportunity to raise awareness and support for the carers who provide unpaid care ...
13/10/2025

This week from 12-18 October is , an opportunity to raise awareness and support for the carers who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. It’s a time to highlight the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

Hear from Kirsty Rosie, the College’s Lived and Living Experience Advisor (Carer), about why carers' voices are essential to the sector and the critical role carers play in improving our mental health systems.

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Tune into the latest podcast: and for the use of In this episode, Professor Malcolm Hopwood and Professor Collee...
12/10/2025

Tune into the latest podcast: and for the use of

In this episode, Professor Malcolm Hopwood and Professor Colleen Loo discuss the introduction of esketamine to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. They explore the mechanism of action of esketamine, its clinical trials, practical applications, treatment protocols, costs, safety monitoring, and the importance of informed consent. The conversation emphasises the need for proper patient expectations and long-term treatment considerations in managing treatment-resistant depression.

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At the World Psychiatric Congress in Prague, RANZCP President Dr Astha Tomar joined presidents from psychiatric and ment...
10/10/2025

At the World Psychiatric Congress in Prague, RANZCP President Dr Astha Tomar joined presidents from psychiatric and mental health organisations worldwide to co-sign ‘The ’ – urging global financial institutions to incentivise investment in .

remains chronically underfunded globally. In Australia, the Productivity Commission estimates that mental ill health costs the Australian economy up to $70 billion annually in lost productivity and $150 billion in diminished quality of life – roughly 10% of GDP.

New Zealand Treasury’s Living Standards Framework similarly identifies mental wellbeing as a key determinant of national productivity. Yet less than 1 percent of total GDP is currently directed toward specialised mental health services.

Promoting good mental health is no longer simply a human rights imperative, it makes economic sense. The College is committed to advocating for improved funding and advancing global mental health outcomes.

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To celebrate , we are highlighting the importance and power of lived and living experience in the . Hamza Vayani is Ca...
09/10/2025

To celebrate , we are highlighting the importance and power of lived and living experience in the .

Hamza Vayani is Carer Co-Chair of the RANZCP Community Collaboration Committee and has lived and living experience of navigating various systems of health and social care.

He is passionate about the design and delivery of culturally responsive and safe models of mental health care, with a focus on people from multicultural backgrounds.

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To celebrate , we are highlighting the importance and power of lived and living experience in the , as well as the sig...
09/10/2025

To celebrate , we are highlighting the importance and power of lived and living experience in the , as well as the significant work that members of the RANZCP Community Collaboration Committee do for the community and our College.

Kat Baxter is a Lived Experience Educator with over 7 years’ experience and is part of the RANZCP Community Collaboration Committee. Kat has extensive experience facilitating therapeutic groups and loves to educate through shared experiences. She has a passion for change, advocacy and improving service delivery within .

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As our College enters its 80th year in 2026, we aim to build on our legacy with a strategic eye to the future for psychi...
08/10/2025

As our College enters its 80th year in 2026, we aim to build on our legacy with a strategic eye to the future for psychiatrists and the communities we serve.

We want to understand perspectives on:
- What’s happening across our strategic landscape
- How the College is performing
- Priorities (challenges or opportunities) to address over the next 5 years
- The future of the College in 2030 and beyond.

Your feedback matters – have your say on the RANZCP 2026-2030 Strategic Plan by Friday 24 October. [Link in comments]

Register for the Branch’s upcoming Health and justice advocacy symposium on a health-led approach to and community s...
08/10/2025

Register for the Branch’s upcoming Health and justice advocacy symposium on a health-led approach to and community safety.

📅 Thursday 30 October 2025
⏱️ 5.30–8.30 pm (ACST)
📍 Doubletree Alice Springs, NT

This event aims to engage and connect with individuals and organisations involved in in the NT, and to workshop tangible actions, and the ongoing direction of collective advocacy to improve health and outcomes for people in the NT.

Speakers
- Dr David Chapman - Chair, RANZCP NT Branch
- Dr Sarah Dorrington - NT Forensic Psychiatrist
- Judge Carly Ingles - Head of Alice Springs Youth Court
- Dr John Zorbas - President, Australian Medical Association NT

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Tune into episode To be within and without: Trainee perspective in intellectual and developmental disability psychiatr...
07/10/2025

Tune into episode To be within and without: Trainee perspective in intellectual and developmental disability psychiatry.

Dr Ed Miller is joined by Australasian Psychiatry’s Associate Trainee Editor, Dr Yoon Kwon Choi, and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Melanie Johnston to discuss their experiences working in intellectual disability psychiatry at the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health (QCEIDAH).
They reflect on the challenges and rewards of working in this unique field, share insights about the QCEIDAH service, and describe what it’s like to take on a placement in intellectual disability psychiatry.

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Join us for a free public event: the 2025 Barton Pope Lecture on 'Mental health in the shadow of violence: a social an...
06/10/2025

Join us for a free public event: the 2025 Barton Pope Lecture on 'Mental health in the shadow of violence: a social and therapeutic perspective’.

📅 Monday 13 October 2025
⏲️ 6.30–9.30 pm ACDT
📍 1st Floor, U City Function Centre, Adelaide, SA

Hear leading voices in therapy, and policy reform discuss the urgent issue of and its impact on .

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